WILLEMSTAD, THE HAGUE – The Dutch government has made clear that it has no role in decisions related to the storage and transit of Venezuelan oil in Curaçao, emphasizing that such matters fall entirely under the island’s autonomous authority.
In responses to parliamentary questions, Dutch ministers stated that decisions regarding oil shipments, including the recent arrival of a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude, are the responsibility of the Curaçao government and private market parties.
The ministers confirmed that a tanker with Venezuelan oil recently docked in Curaçao for temporary storage but declined to provide details on volumes or contractual arrangements, citing Curaçao’s jurisdiction.
The position underscores the constitutional framework within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where Curaçao maintains control over its own economic and energy policies.