On June 12, 2026, according to Bloomberg Law reports, OFAC allegedly added the Cuban state-owned company Unión

On June 12, 2026, according to Bloomberg Law reports, OFAC allegedly added the Cuban state-owned company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. If confirmed, the measure would restrict transactions with Cupet and any entity in which it holds a majority stake. Until the official instrument is published, the exact scope should be considered preliminary.

Cupet is Cuba's state-owned oil company, controlled by the Cuban government. Its inclusion in the SDN List would reinforce existing sanctions against Cuba under the U.S. embargo. International operators must exercise extreme caution when verifying counterparts in the Cuban energy sector, especially those with U.S. operations or using U.S. dollars.