First: Legal Basis:
Pursuant to Law No. (5) of the year 1445 AH concerning the designation of states, entities, and persons hostile to the Republic of Yemen, and in application of the principle of reciprocity, as stipulated in paragraph (c) of Article (5) of the same law,
And pursuant to Decision No. (PD-05-25-001) issued on 04 DhulQadah 1446 AH, 02 May 2025 Concerning the Prohibition of the Export of U.S. Crude Oil,
And pursuant to the Sanctions Regulation on Perpetrators of Aggression against Yemen or Any Arab or Islamic State (SR-PAYAIS), issued on 26 Ramadan 1446 AH, 26 March 2025, and the authority granted to The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) in accordance with Article (7 - b) of the same regulation,
Second: Substantive Justifications:
According to the administrative record concerning violations of Decision No. (PD-05-25-001), it has been concluded that there is sufficient factual basis to determine that the entities, persons, and assets linked to the U.S., as listed in the table below have facilitated the export, re-export, transfer, loading, purchase, or sale of U.S. Crude Oil (HS Code 2709.00) from U.S. ports, whether directly or indirectly. This constitutes a violation of the aforementioned prohibition decision, which entered into force on 17 May 2025, at 00:01 Sana'a local time, corresponding to 16 May 2025, at 21:01 )UTC(.
Entities | |||
# | Entity Name | Country | Industry |
1 | ExxonMobil Sales and Supply LLC | USA | Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing |
2 | Chevron Trading LLC | USA | Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation |
3 | Enterprise Products Operating LLC | USA | Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation |
4 | Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) | USA | Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing |
5 | Marathon Petroleum Supply LLC | USA | Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing |
6 | ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) | USA | Oil and Gas Exploration and Production |
7 | Valero Marketing and Supply Company | USA | Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing |
8 | Energy Transfer Crude Marketing LLC | USA | Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation |
9 | EPIC Crude Terminal Company, LP | USA | Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation |
10 | GCC Supply & Trading LLC | USA | Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation |
11 | Occidental Energy Marketing, Inc. | USA | Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation |
12 | Pioneer Natural Resources Company | USA | Oil and Gas Exploration and Production |
13 | Diamond S Shipping Inc | USA | Maritime Shipping |
Persons | |||
# | Person Name | Nationality | Position |
1 | Darren Wayne Woods | USA | Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation, which is linked to: ExxonMobil Sales and Supply LLC. |
2 | Michael Karl Wirth | USA | Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Chevron Corporation, which is linked to: Chevron Trading LLC. |
3 | William Randall Fowler | USA | Director and Co-CEO of Enterprise Products Partners LP, which is linked to: Enterprise Products Operating LLC. |
4 | Mark Edward Lashier | USA | Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Phillips 66. |
5 | Maryann Mannen | USA | Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, which is linked to: Marathon Petroleum Supply LLC. |
6 | Ryan Michael Lance | USA | Chairperson of the Board and CEO of ConocoPhillips. |
7 | Ronald Lane Riggs | USA | Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Valero Energy Corporation, which is linked to: Valero Marketing and Supply Company. |
8 | Kelcy Lee Warren | USA | Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Energy Transfer LP, which is linked to: Energy Transfer Crude Marketing LLC. |
9 | Kent Alan Britton | USA | CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi. |
Assets | |||
# | Vessel Name | IMO | Beneficial Owner |
1 | SEAWAYS SAN SABA | 9593426 | Diamond S Shipping Inc. |
2 | SEAWAYS BRAZOS | 9594731 | Diamond S Shipping Inc. |
Based on the foregoing, it is hereby decided as follows:
The entities, persons, and assets listed in the preceding table are designated as Perpetrators of Prohibition of the Export of U.S. Crude Oil Decision No (PD-05-25-001).
The entities, persons, and assets listed in the preceding table shall be included in the Sanctions List (PAYAIS).
Appropriate sanctions shall be imposed on the entities, persons, and assets listed in the preceding table in accordance with Article (38) of the (SR-PAYAIS).
This decision shall enter into force as of the date and time of its issuance and shall be published on the HOCC’s official website.
Note: This decision is not intended to create any right or benefit enforceable by any party against the Republic of Yemen or its institutions. However, this shall not prejudice any established rights to challenge this decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in the relevant regulation.
Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC)
Republic of Yemen – Sana'a
Note:
The English translation of this text has been prepared for informational purposes and to facilitate understanding for non-Arabic speakers. The original Arabic version shall prevail for legal application, interpretation, and reference.