Pemex asks Oro Negro to verify the alleged acts of corruption of his officials

After Inrogradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro claimed to have audiotapes involving former Pemex officials in corrupt acts, Petróleos Mexicanos asked the latter to submit the records to the corresponding authorities. in order to "evaluate their authenticity and relevance".

"On this point, there would also be a public explanation of why this information has not been disseminated and reported previously, given the many opportunities where it would have been extremely relevant," the statement said. oil company in a statement.

On the conspiracy between the Mexican government and some bondholders interested in the bankruptcy of the company, in order to take over the oil rigs, Pemex argued that "in 2016 and 2017, Pemex offered the same terms to Black Gold than many other oil rig suppliers.However, other companies have accepted the terms proposed by Pemex, while Oro Negro has decided not to do so. "

Similarly, the state company regretted that Oro Negro was not able to meet the reasonable expectations of its clients, investors, creditors and employees, and pointed out that 39 It was not acceptable that it perniciously involves the Mexican oil company. business problem

"Pemex firmly believes that Oro Negro is deploying a strategy in the international media to offset a series of strategic mistakes made by the company and for the inadequacies of its lawsuit against Pemex", a- he added in the publication.

Petróleos Mexicanos finally assured that it would continue to defend itself against the unjustified lawsuits brought against it and against the Mexican government, "mainly because in good faith and in its legal powers, it sought to renegotiate its contracts with Oro Negro and other platforms, the oil companies, after the slump in the oil market. "