Argentina to file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum over Falklands drilling
Argentina says the complaint targets Navitas subsidiaries and executives as it steps up sanctions over a Sea Lion project expected to start production in 2028.
- On Monday, the office of Argentine President Javier Milei announced a criminal complaint against Tel Aviv-listed Navitas Petroleum and partners for illegal oil exploration near the Falkland Islands.
- Argentina alleges the companies violated national law by holding hydrocarbon licenses issued by "the illegitimate government of the United Kingdom," maintaining sovereignty over the territory 300 miles away in the South Atlantic.
- The Sea Lion field is central to the dispute, with Navitas Petroleum holding a 65% stake; Gideon Tadmor, the company's chair, holds about 9% of shares as the project moves toward production in the North Falkland Basin.
- Britain defended its claim with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stating the U.K.'s position is "unwavering," while National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize Argentine sovereignty over the territory.
- As Sea Lion moves toward production, the sovereignty dispute has transformed into a conflict over resources. Milei previously threatened to sanction shareholders and directors involved in Falklands oil activities, escalating tensions.
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In 1982, the two countries waged a 74-day war for the domination of the archipelago; the conflict culminated in the capitulation of Argentina and resulted in the death of 649 Argentine and 255 British soldiers.
Argentina sues Israeli oil firm as Ben Gvir urges Netanyahu to back its Falklands claim
Argentina is to file criminal charges against several companies linked to Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without authorisation in the Falklands, as Milei steps up his offensive against the Sea Lion project with new sanctions and measures to bolster territorial defence.
The Argentine government announced on Monday that it would file criminal charges against energy company Navitas Petroleum and its management over activities in the Falkland Islands, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA. On Friday, Argentine President Javier Milley said he would impose sanctions on oil companies that drill in the area of the British overseas territory that Argentina claims. The two countries fought a war over the islands in 1982 in a …
The Argentine authorities intend to sue the subsidiaries of Israel's Navitas Petroleum because of their initiatives to develop hydrocarbons in the Falkland Islands, reports The Guardian newspaper According to the Government's decision, Pablo Kirno, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country, will take action.
THE ARGENTINE government is filing criminal charges against Israeli company Navitas Petroleum over oil exploration in the Falklands. The move follows Milei's announcement of sanctions and speculation about a change in the US stance.
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