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Sovereign awards As of Oct 28, 2026

Uncollected awards against states and state-owned companies

Arbitral awards and court judgments against states and state-owned companies that were issued and remain unpaid in whole or in part. For each: the amount, where any challenge stands, the enforcement steps taken, the assets attached and what has been recovered, with sources.

Hulley v. Russia (Yukos) ($50B) is 29% of the headline total. Show the figures and charts with or without it.

Include Yukos Exclude Yukos

Headline total
≈$120.8Bacross 125 awards and judgments, in U.S. dollars, without Yukos
Excluding vacated and in doubt
≈$103.1Bleaves out 5 set aside or in doubt
Respondent states
47in 10 regions
Top five
58%of the total, in five awards
Partly collected
8with some money recovered
Assets attached
8frozen or attached, not yet realized
Median age
6 yearssince the award or judgment
By respondent region Headline total and number of awards
  1. Russia ≈$28.5B 17
  2. East and Southeast AsiaChina, Vietnam, North Korea +1 ≈$25.6B 4
  3. Venezuela ≈$22.1B 27
  4. Latin America (other)Argentina, Colombia, Peru +4 ≈$20.1B 13
  5. Middle EastIran, Iraq, Syria +1 ≈$11.4B 6
  6. AfricaRepublic of Congo, South Sudan, Libya +9 ≈$6.8B 19
  7. Europe (other)Turkey, Romania, Czech Republic +9 ≈$4.7B 29
  8. South AsiaIndia, Bangladesh ≈$810.1M 4
  9. Central AsiaTajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan ≈$396M 3
  10. Ukraine ≈$287M 3

Bars to scale by headline total. The figure on the right is the number of awards. Select a region to filter the index.

By collection status One square per award
  • 87≈$67.8B · 56%
  • 8≈$7.3B · 6%
  • 8≈$23.5B · 19%
  • 3≈$16.8B · 14%
  • 2≈$920M · 1%
  • 17≈$4.5B · 4%

Shares are of the headline total. Select a status to filter the index.

The 20 largest By headline amount, in U.S. dollars
  1. 2 Missouri v. ChinaChina · 2025 · Unpaid $24.5B
  2. 3 Petersen v. Argentina (YPF)Argentina · 2023 · Vacated, review pending $16.1B
  3. 4 Uniper v. Gazprom ExportRussia · 2024 · Partly collected ≈$14.5B
  4. 5 ConocoPhillips v. Venezuela (ICSID)Venezuela · 2019 · Unpaid $8.7B
  5. 6 Havlish v. IranIran · 2012 · Unpaid $6B
  6. 7 Yukos Capital v. RussiaRussia · 2021 · Unpaid $5B
  7. 8 Naftogaz v. RussiaRussia · 2023 · Assets attached $4.2B
  8. 9 PDVSA 2020 notesVenezuela · 2020 · Unpaid $3B
  9. 10 Crescent v. NIOCIran · 2021 · Partly collected $2.4B
  10. 11 ConocoPhillips v. PDVSA (ICC)Venezuela · 2018 · Partly collected $2B
  11. 12 Commisimpex v. CongoRepublic of Congo · 2000 · Partly collected ≈$1.9B
  12. 13 Turkmengaz v. NIGCIran · 2020 · Payment unverified ≈$1.7B
  13. 14 Palladian v. ArgentinaArgentina · 2023 · Assets attached ≈$1.5B
  14. 15 Iraq v. TurkeyTurkey · 2023 · Unpaid $1.5B
  15. 16 Naftogaz v. GazpromRussia · 2025 · Unpaid $1.4B
  16. 17 Crystallex v. VenezuelaVenezuela · 2016 · Partly collected $1.2B
  17. 18 Oschadbank v. RussiaRussia · 2018 · Assets attached $1.1B
  18. 19 Girard Street v. PDVSAVenezuela · 2025 · Unpaid $1B
  19. 20 QNB v. South SudanSouth Sudan · 2024 · Unpaid $1B
  20. 21 Rusoro v. VenezuelaVenezuela · 2016 · Unpaid $967.8M

Bars to scale. The headline’s basis differs between awards (principal, judgment amount, with interest or a claimed total), so the order is indicative.

When the awards were made Awards and judgments a year
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The median award or judgment is 6 years old. The oldest is Commisimpex v. Congo (2000).

By kind of decision Awards and headline total
  • 78Investment treaty awards≈$34.5B
  • 32Commercial awards≈$31.7B
  • 15Court judgments≈$54.6B

The awards Largest first

All 126 awards

# Award Respondent Amount Status Latest development
1 Hulley Enterprises, Yukos Universal and Veteran Petroleum v. RussiaYukos shareholders’ Energy Charter Treaty claims RussiaState · Jul 18, 2014 $50BPrincipal Unpaid Oct 5, 2026The D.D.C. ordered the parties to show cause on staying the case until the D.C. Circuit rules in Yukos Capital. Briefing ran from October 16 to 26, 2026.
2 Missouri v. People’s Republic of ChinaCOVID-19 claims over protective equipment ChinaState · Mar 7, 2025 $24.5BJudgment amount Unpaid Sep 2026The motion to vacate was briefed in September 2026.
3 Petersen Energía Inversora and Eton Park v. ArgentinaArgentina’s 2012 takeover of YPF ArgentinaState · Sep 15, 2023 $16.1BJudgment amount Vacated, review pending Sep 2026Petersen filed an ICSID claim under the Spain–Argentina BIT in mid-September 2026. The cert petition is pending.
4 Uniper v. Gazprom ExportGas not delivered under long-term contracts RussiaSOE · Jun 7, 2024 €13B≈$14.5B · Principal Partly collected Jan 20, 2026A French court lifted the €364M attachment over Engie’s debts to Gazprom.
5 ConocoPhillips Petrozuata, Hamaca and Gulf of Paria v. VenezuelaNationalization of heavy-oil projects VenezuelaState · Mar 8, 2019 $8.7BPrincipal Unpaid Feb 5, 2026ConocoPhillips’ chief executive said that collecting about $10B under its two judgments comes before any new investment in Venezuela.
6 Havlish v. Islamic Republic of IranClaims of September 11 victims’ families and estates IranState · 2012 $6BJudgment amount Unpaid Aug 31, 2026The plaintiffs filed a cert petition on the Afghan central bank reserves.
7 Yukos Capital v. RussiaEnergy Charter Treaty claim by a Yukos group lender RussiaState · Jul 23, 2021 $5BIncluding interest Unpaid Oct 2026The D.C. Circuit’s decision is pending. The D.D.C. is considering whether to stay the Hulley case until it rules.
8 Naftogaz v. RussiaCrimean energy assets RussiaState · Apr 12, 2023 $4.2BPrincipal Assets attached Oct 26, 2026The D.D.C. denied Russia’s motion to dismiss. A Norwegian ruling on the vessel arrest is pending.
9 PDVSA v. MUFG Union Bank (PDVSA 2020 notes)Validity of the PDVSA 2020 notes secured on Citgo VenezuelaSOE · Oct 16, 2020 $3BClaimed total Unpaid Nov 29, 2025The Citgo sale order provides for Amber Energy to pay $2.125B to the holders at closing, under an agreement with more than 75% of them.
10 Crescent Petroleum and Crescent Gas v. NIOCLong-term gas supply contract IranSOE · Sep 27, 2021 $2.4BPrincipal Partly collected Jan 23, 2026The Dutch Supreme Court dismissed NIOC’s cassation appeal.
11 ConocoPhillips v. PDVSA (ICC)Petrozuata and Hamaca contract claims VenezuelaSOE · Apr 25, 2018 $2BPrincipal Partly collected Jan 2026Under the Amber Energy deal, about $1.4B would be paid at closing (Forbes, January 2026).
12 Commisimpex v. Republic of CongoDebts under 1980s public works contracts Republic of CongoState · Dec 3, 2000 €1.7B≈$1.9B · Claimed total Partly collected Jan 27, 2026The Nanterre court stayed the TotalEnergies guarantee claim pending the criminal case.
13 Turkmengaz v. National Iranian Gas CompanyPayment for gas supplied to Iran IranSOE · 2020 €1.5B≈$1.7B · Estimate Payment unverified Feb 25, 2021A Swiss court upheld the award and rejected NIGC’s sanctions defense.
14 Palladian Partners v. ArgentinaPayment on euro GDP-linked securities ArgentinaState · Apr 2023 €1.3B≈$1.5B · Judgment amount Assets attached May 2026Press reports said a settlement would need the approval of Argentina’s Congress.
15 Iraq v. TurkeyCrude oil exports through the Iraq–Turkey pipeline TurkeyState · Feb 13, 2023 $1.5BPrincipal Unpaid Sep 24, 2026GAR reported that a D.D.C. magistrate judge recommended confirming the award and rejected Turkey’s net-creditor argument.
16 Naftogaz v. GazpromGas transit fees under the 2019 contract RussiaSOE · Jun 16, 2025 $1.4BPrincipal Unpaid Jul 7, 2026The AIFC Court revoked its recognition order.
17 Crystallex v. VenezuelaLas Cristinas gold mine VenezuelaState · Apr 4, 2016 $1.2BPrincipal Partly collected Oct 21, 2026The Third Circuit heard argument on the sale order. Crystallex had opposed Venezuela’s motion to hold the appeal in abeyance.
18 Oschadbank v. RussiaCrimean bank branches and assets RussiaState · Nov 26, 2018 $1.1BPrincipal Assets attached Jul 19, 2026Russia asked the PCA to resume its revision application before a newly constituted tribunal.
19 Girard Street Investment Holdings and G&A Strategic Investments v. PDVSAPromissory notes issued to oilfield service companies VenezuelaSOE · Jun 5, 2025 $1BEstimate Unpaid Feb 21, 2026The court denied PDV Holding’s motion to dismiss the alter-ego claim.
20 Qatar National Bank v. South Sudan and Bank of South SudanLoans to South Sudan and its central bank South SudanState and SOE · 2024 $1BEstimate Unpaid Jul 24, 2026A U.S. court enforced the ICSID award against South Sudan and its central bank.
21 Rusoro Mining v. VenezuelaNationalization of gold mining VenezuelaState · Aug 22, 2016 $967.8MPrincipal Unpaid Dec 2, 2025Under the Amber Energy deal, Rusoro would receive $400M in cash and $650M in convertible notes and warrants at closing, leaving about $650M unpaid.
22 Al-Kharafi & Sons v. LibyaCanceled tourism project in Tripoli LibyaState · Mar 22, 2013 $936.9MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 1, 2026The Cour de cassation refused to reinstate the Société Générale attachment.
23 Horse Tours and Travel v. Iraqi Airways and IraqGeneral sales agency agreement with Iraqi Airways IraqState and SOE · Jul 26, 2023 $786.3MPrincipal Unpaid Jul 24, 2026Horse Tours petitioned the D.D.C. to confirm the award.
24 Gold Reserve v. VenezuelaBrisas gold and copper project VenezuelaState · Sep 22, 2014 $740.3MPrincipal Partly collected Oct 8, 2026Gold Reserve said it would support a six-month abeyance of the Citgo appeal if the U.S. government backs it.
25 AES Corporation v. ArgentinaElectricity tariffs after the 2001–2002 crisis ArgentinaState · May 30, 2025 $715.9MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 14, 2026Argentina asked the D.D.C. to pause the case.
26 DP World and Doraleh Container Terminal v. DjiboutiDoraleh port terminal concession DjiboutiState and SOE · 2019 $685MClaimed total Unpaid Sep 29, 2025DP World reported that an LCIA tribunal held the seizure of the terminal unlawful and the concession valid. Claims of about $1B against the government and China Merchants Port are pending.
27 Fennovoima v. RAOS Project (Hanhikivi 1)Canceled Hanhikivi 1 nuclear plant contract RussiaSOE · 2026 €606M≈$678M · Principal Unpaid Oct 10, 2026Rosatom and Fennovoima announced the ruling, each describing it as a win.
28 DIG Oil v. DR CongoOil exploration blocks DR CongoState · 2019 $617MEstimate Payment unverified Sep 16, 2021GAR reported the U.S. default judgment enforcing the award against the DRC.
29 Power Machines v. PetrovietnamTerminated power plant construction contract VietnamSOE · Not verified $570MEstimate Status in doubt Oct 13, 2025The Singapore Court of Appeal partly set aside the award (GAR).
30 Devas Multimedia v. AntrixCanceled satellite spectrum contract IndiaSOE · Sep 2015 $562.5MPrincipal Vacated, review pending Aug 12, 2026The Ninth Circuit remanded on the effect of the Indian annulment.
31 Altana Credit Opportunities v. VenezuelaDefaulted Venezuelan sovereign bonds VenezuelaState · Jul 19, 2023 $533.8MJudgment amount Unpaid Oct 21, 2026The Third Circuit heard argument on the Citgo sale order on October 21, 2026. Closing also needs an OFAC license.
32 Warmbier v. Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaDeath of Otto Warmbier after detention North KoreaState · Dec 2018 $501.1MJudgment amount Unpaid Aug 2019No later development verified since the 2019 sale agreement.
33 Smurfit Holdings v. VenezuelaTakeover of paper and packaging operations VenezuelaState · Aug 28, 2024 $468.7MPrincipal Unpaid Sep 24, 2024Smurfit petitioned the D.D.C. to enforce the award.
34 OI European Group v. VenezuelaNationalization of glass container plants VenezuelaState · Mar 10, 2015 $455MIncluding interest Unpaid Oct 8, 2026Joined a brief opposing the abeyance of the Citgo appeal.
35 DXT Commodities v. Gazprom ExportGas supply contract RussiaSOE · Oct 18, 2024 €385M≈$430.7M · Principal Payment unverified Jul 25, 2025The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in the enforcement proceedings.
36 Valores Mundiales and Consorcio Andino v. VenezuelaTakeover of corn flour and pasta producers VenezuelaState · Jul 25, 2017 $430.4MPrincipal Unpaid Nov 2025Reuters reported that it would recover “hardly anything” from the Amber Energy sale.
37 Contrarian Capital v. VenezuelaDefaulted Venezuelan sovereign bonds VenezuelaState · Oct 16, 2020 $393.4MJudgment amount Unpaid Oct 21, 2026The Third Circuit heard argument on the Citgo sale order on October 21, 2026. Closing also needs an OFAC license.
38 Telefónica v. ColombiaReversion of telecommunications assets ColombiaState · Nov 12, 2024 $379.8MPrincipal Unpaid Jun 2026Telefónica filed to enforce the award in the United States.
39 Koch Minerals and Koch Nitrogen International v. VenezuelaFertiNitro fertilizer plant VenezuelaState · Oct 30, 2017 $369.2MIncluding interest Unpaid Oct 8, 2026Koch opposed the abeyance of the Citgo appeal. Partial recovery is expected if the sale closes (not verified).
40 Micula v. RomaniaRepeal of investment incentives RomaniaState · Dec 11, 2013 $356.4MJudgment amount Partly collected Apr 14, 2026The D.D.C. imposed further discovery sanctions.
41 Diag Human v. Czech RepublicBlood-plasma business dispute Czech RepublicState · May 18, 2022 $350MEstimate Status in doubt Oct 16, 2026ČEZ filed suits in Luxembourg to lift the attachment orders on the GasNet holding companies.
42 GreenX Metals v. PolandJan Karski and Dębieńsko coal mining projects PolandState · Oct 2024 £252M≈$336.4M · Including interest Unpaid Mar 25, 2026GreenX reported that Poland paid A$1.6M in Singapore costs and has appealed the ECT ruling.
43 NextEra Energy Global Holdings v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · May 31, 2019 €290.6M≈$325.1M · Principal Unpaid Oct 19, 2026Singapore’s Court of Appeal dismissed Spain’s appeal against registration.
44 Teinver v. Argentina (Aerolíneas Argentinas)Expropriation of Aerolíneas Argentinas ArgentinaState · Jul 21, 2017 $321MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 14, 2026Argentina says it will petition the U.S. Supreme Court by December 2, 2026. Its 2027 budget reserves $1.1B for four ICSID cases, reported as this one, AES, Webuild and Saur.
45 Rusal subsidiary v. TALCOAward against Tajikistan’s state aluminum company TajikistanSOE · 2013 $316MPrincipal Payment unverified May 9, 2025GAR reported that the Tajik state aluminium company is resisting enforcement on sanctions-related grounds.
46 Colvin v. Syrian Arab RepublicDeath of journalist Marie Colvin in Homs, 2012 SyriaState · Feb 8, 2019 $303.6MJudgment amount Unpaid Sep 1, 2026The D.D.C. confirmed that the judgment remains binding on the Syrian Arab Republic despite the change of government.
47 Enagás v. PeruSouthern Peruvian Gas Pipeline (Gasoducto Sur Peruano) PeruState · Dec 20, 2024 $302MPrincipal Unpaid Jul 2026The annulment committee held hearings.
48 Turkish contractor v. Ethiopian Railways CorporationRailway construction contract EthiopiaSOE · 2026 $300MEstimate Payment unverified Oct 7, 2026GAR reported that the contractor won more than $300M in its LCIA claim against the state railway company.
49 Eiser Infrastructure v. Spain (resubmitted claim)Cuts to solar incentives SpainState · Oct 2025 €260M≈$290.9M · Principal Unpaid Feb 2026Spain applied to annul the new award.
50 Venezuela Holdings (Mobil) v. VenezuelaCerro Negro and La Ceiba oil projects VenezuelaState · Oct 9, 2014 $265MEstimate Partly collected Jun 30, 2026The D.D.C. stayed the case to allow Venezuela to appoint new counsel.
51 Glencore Finance (Bermuda) v. BoliviaNationalization of a tin smelter and mine BoliviaState · Sep 2023 $253.6MPrincipal Unpaid Jul 31, 2026A French court rejected Bolivia’s set-aside application.
52 Red Tree Investments v. PDVSAUnpaid loan notes VenezuelaSOE · Nov 29, 2022 $246MJudgment amount Unpaid Jan 2026Due to receive at least $330M at closing under the Amber Energy deal (Forbes, January 2026).
53 Iranian state-owned banks v. BahrainBahraini banking venture of two Iranian banks BahrainState · Not verified €214M≈$239.4M · Principal Payment unverified Apr 23, 2025A Dutch court upheld the award against Bahrain’s challenge.
54 Befesa Desalination v. Ghana Water and GhanaTeshie desalination plant GhanaState and SOE · Sep 17, 2026 $235MIncluding interest Unpaid Sep 23, 2026Ghana’s Attorney-General said talks to buy the Teshie plant from Befesa had made significant progress.
55 Tenaris and Talta v. VenezuelaNationalization of steel and briquette producers VenezuelaState · Jan 29, 2016 $224.3MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 21, 2026The Third Circuit heard argument on the Citgo sale order on October 21, 2026. Closing also needs an OFAC license.
56 Chevron and TexPet v. Ecuador (Lago Agrio treaty case)Ecuadorian judgment in the Lago Agrio litigation EcuadorState · Nov 17, 2025 $215MPrincipal Unpaid Jul 17, 2026Chevron petitioned the D.D.C. to enforce the award.
57 DTEK Krymenergo v. RussiaCrimean electricity distribution company RussiaState · Nov 1, 2023 $207.8MPrincipal Assets attached Feb 24, 2026The Hague Court of Appeal upheld the attachment of Gazprom assets.
58 Petrol d.d. v. Gazprom ExportGas supply contract RussiaSOE · Dec 2025 €185.2M≈$207.2M · Principal Payment unverified Dec 15, 2025Petrol announced the award.
59 Bernhard von Pezold v. ZimbabweEstates acquired under the land reform program ZimbabweState · Jul 28, 2015 $195MPrincipal Unpaid Aug 25, 2026Zimbabwe appealed to the D.C. Circuit (No. 26-7166).
60 Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) v. Tanzania and TANESCOFinancing of the IPTL power plant TanzaniaState and SOE · Oct 11, 2019 $185.4MPrincipal Payment unverified Aug 5, 2026In the related IPTL judgment case, a Court of Appeal taxing officer allowed $8M in costs to IPTL and Pan Africa Power against the bank.
61 MOL v. CroatiaINA shareholder agreements and the gas business CroatiaState · 2022 $183.9MPrincipal Unpaid Mar 5, 2026The D.D.C. granted MOL summary judgment.
62 PrivatBank v. RussiaCrimean bank branches and assets RussiaState · Oct 1, 2026 $180.9MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 6, 2026PrivatBank announced the final award and said it expects the award to be honored and paid in full.
63 Lovati and Lucibello Piani v. VenezuelaDefaulted Venezuelan sovereign bonds VenezuelaState · Jun 9, 2023 $160.7MJudgment amount Unpaid Oct 21, 2026The Third Circuit heard argument on the Citgo sale order on October 21, 2026. Closing also needs an OFAC license.
64 Webuild (Salini Impregilo) v. ArgentinaRosario–Victoria bridge concession ArgentinaState · Apr 28, 2025 $150MIncluding costs Unpaid Jul 3, 2026The annulment committee lifted the stay of enforcement.
65 Corral Morocco Holdings v. MoroccoCollapse of an oil refinery business MoroccoState · Jul 15, 2024 $150MPrincipal Unpaid Apr 17, 2026The parties filed statements of costs in the annulment proceeding after post-hearing briefs on April 7, 2026.
66 Siemens Energy (Dresser-Rand) v. PDVSAPromissory notes for equipment VenezuelaSOE · Dec 8, 2021 $150MJudgment amount Unpaid Nov 2025Reuters reported that it would recover “hardly anything” from the sale.
67 Everest Estate v. RussiaCrimean real estate and businesses RussiaState · May 2, 2018 $129MPrincipal Unpaid Dec 6, 2024The Dutch Supreme Court remanded the set-aside case to the Amsterdam Court of Appeal.
68 Huntington Ingalls v. VenezuelaNavy frigate repair contract VenezuelaState · Feb 19, 2018 $128.9MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 8, 2026Joined a brief opposing the abeyance of the Citgo appeal.
69 Border Timbers and Hangani Development v. ZimbabweTimber estates acquired under land reform ZimbabweState · Jul 28, 2015 $126.6MJudgment amount Unpaid Oct 2026Zimbabwe opposed summary affirmance in the D.C. Circuit (No. 26-7170).
70 NET4GAS v. Gazprom ExportGas transit capacity contracts RussiaSOE · Sep 2024 €113M≈$126.4M · Principal Unpaid May 22, 2026The tribunal issued a third award.
71 Hydro and Becchetti v. AlbaniaItalian investors’ television and energy businesses AlbaniaState · Apr 2019 €110M≈$123.1M · Principal Assets attached Dec 2024The investors filed a new treaty claim over non-payment.
72 Urbajet v. Equatorial GuineaSocial housing projects Equatorial GuineaState · Not verified €110M≈$123.1M · Estimate Unpaid Oct 22, 2026GAR reported that the developer is seeking to enforce the award over delayed and unpaid social housing projects.
73 Eurus Energy Holdings v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · Nov 14, 2022 €106.2M≈$118.8M · Principal Unpaid Sep 24, 2026The D.D.C. entered judgment for Blasket.
74 ACL1 Investments v. VenezuelaDefaulted Venezuelan sovereign bonds VenezuelaState · Dec 7, 2020 $118.2MJudgment amount Unpaid Oct 21, 2026The Third Circuit heard argument on the Citgo sale order on October 21, 2026. Closing also needs an OFAC license.
75 Infrastructure Services Luxembourg v. Spain (Antin)Cuts to solar thermal incentives SpainState · Jun 15, 2018 €101M≈$113M · Principal Unpaid Aug 10, 2026The D.D.C. authorized execution and upheld subpoenas to U.S. payment institutions.
76 Tatneft v. UkraineShareholding in the Ukrtatnafta refinery UkraineState · Jul 2014 $112MPrincipal Unpaid Sep 11, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice supported Ukraine on national-security grounds on August 28, 2026, and Tatneft replied on September 11, 2026.
77 CC/Devas (Mauritius) v. IndiaCanceled satellite spectrum contract IndiaState · Oct 13, 2020 $111.3MPrincipal Assets attached Jun 24, 2026The English Court of Appeal upheld India’s immunity.
78 Asia Genius v. BarivenProcurement contract with PDVSA’s purchasing arm VenezuelaSOE · Mar 20, 2023 $107.8MPrincipal Payment unverified Dec 2024Asia Genius petitioned the D. Del. to enforce the award.
79 OperaFund, Steag and Renergy v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · 2019 €95M≈$106.3M · Principal Unpaid Sep 30, 2026The D.D.C. ordered judgment on the three awards.
80 Venezuela US S.R.L. v. VenezuelaInvestment treaty claim under the Barbados BIT VenezuelaState · Nov 4, 2022 $105.5MPrincipal Unpaid Nov 2025The Hague Court of Appeal upheld the award.
81 Tatarstan ministry v. Ukraine (Ukrtatnafta)Shareholding in the Ukrtatnafta refinery UkraineState · Not verified $104MEstimate Unpaid Apr 24, 2026A Paris court was due to rule on Ukraine’s application to set aside the award.
82 Novenergia and Foresight v. Spain (SCC awards)Cuts to solar incentives SpainState · Feb 15, 2018 €92.3M≈$103.3M · Principal Vacated, review pending Sep 28, 2026The D.D.C. upheld its jurisdiction despite the Swedish annulments.
83 The PV Investors (AES Solar and others) v. SpainCuts to solar incentives SpainState · Feb 28, 2020 €91.1M≈$101.9M · Principal Unpaid Jun 29, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court denied Spain’s petition in Kingdom of Spain v. Blasket (No. 24-1130).
84 Vestey Group v. VenezuelaExpropriation of cattle ranches VenezuelaState · Apr 15, 2016 $98.1MPrincipal Payment unverified Jan 19, 2021The D.D.C. entered judgment on the stipulation between Vestey and Venezuela.
85 Veolia v. ItalyWaste-treatment concessions ItalyState · 2026 €86M≈$96.2M · Principal Unpaid Sep 2026Italy applied to annul the award.
86 Syu Zhnyva v. Gazprom groupWar-damage claims in the Ukrainian courts RussiaSOE · Aug 27, 2024 €85M≈$95.1M · Judgment amount Unpaid Jan 2026Further attachments were lifted in the Netherlands.
87 Deutsche Telekom v. IndiaCanceled satellite spectrum contract (Devas stake) IndiaState · 2020 $93.3MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 2026The D.D.C. reconfirmed the award.
88 Watkins Holdings v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · Jan 21, 2020 €77M≈$86.1M · Principal Unpaid Jul 2026Post-judgment filings in the D.D.C.
89 Strabag v. LibyaConstruction contracts halted in 2011 LibyaState · Jun 29, 2020 €74.9M≈$83.8M · Principal Payment unverified Jul 7, 2022The D.C. Circuit’s mandate in Libya’s appeal was entered on the district court docket.
90 Cengiz İnşaat and Etrak İnşaat v. LibyaConstruction projects halted in 2011 LibyaState · 2018 $80.1MEstimate Unpaid Mar 10, 2026A Curaçao court refused recognition of a related award.
91 Rusal subsidiaries v. UkraineRenationalization of an industrial plant in Ukraine UkraineState · 2026 $71MPrincipal Unpaid Jun 30, 2026GAR reported that an ICSID tribunal ordered Ukraine to pay $71M plus interest to two Rusal subsidiaries.
92 ACF Renewable Energy v. BulgariaChanges to solar feed-in support BulgariaState · Jan 5, 2024 €61M≈$68.3M · Principal Unpaid Jan 21, 2026The European Commission opened an in-depth state aid investigation into the award.
93 RREEF Infrastructure v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · Dec 11, 2019 €59.6M≈$66.7M · Principal Unpaid Oct 20, 2026A Brussels court revoked the Eurocontrol attachment.
94 ČEZ v. Gazprom ExportGas not delivered RussiaSOE · Feb 2025 €57.7M≈$64.6M · Principal Unpaid Jun 2025The award’s terms were reported.
95 Energía y Renovación Holding v. GuatemalaHydropower project halted by protests GuatemalaState · Mar 31, 2025 $64.5MEstimate Unpaid Oct 24, 2025Guatemala applied for annulment.
96 Lugzor v. RussiaCrimean businesses RussiaState · Oct 4, 2022 $60.2MPrincipal Unpaid Jun 9, 2026The Hague Court of Appeal dismissed Russia’s set-aside action.
97 LSG Building Solutions v. RomaniaChanges to the solar support scheme RomaniaState · Feb 20, 2024 €52M≈$58.2M · Principal Unpaid Jul 7, 2026The award holders petitioned the D.D.C., and the European Commission opened a state-aid investigation.
98 AS Windoor v. KazakhstanKazakh courts’ refusal to enforce SCC awards KazakhstanState · Jan 24, 2025 $55MIncluding interest Unpaid Oct 15, 2026The ICSID case page records a case management conference by video conference on October 14 and 15, 2026.
99 A.D. Trade Belgium v. GuineaMilitary and security equipment contracts GuineaState · Nov 22, 2017 €45.7M≈$51.1M · Principal Assets attached Jun 20, 2024A.D. Trade registered its U.S. judgment in the Southern District of New York.
100 Amaplat Mauritius and Amari Nickel v. ZMDC and ZimbabweMining joint venture with the state mining corporation ZimbabweState and SOE · Not verified $50MEstimate Unpaid Apr 28, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the claimants’ appeal on Zimbabwe’s immunity.
101 Elliott Associates v. KoreaVote on the 2015 Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries merger South KoreaState · Sep 30, 2026 $48.5MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 28, 2026Korea’s Ministry of Justice said it will not challenge the remitted award and is discussing payment.
102 ConocoPhillips Gulf of Paria v. PDVSA (Corocoro)Corocoro oil project contract VenezuelaSOE · 2018 $48MJudgment amount Unpaid Oct 21, 2026The Third Circuit heard argument on the Citgo sale order on October 21, 2026. Closing also needs an OFAC license.
103 9REN Holding v. SpainCuts to solar incentives SpainState · May 31, 2019 €41.8M≈$46.8M · Principal Unpaid Oct 21, 2026The D.D.C. issued a further order in the enforcement case.
104 Tidewater v. VenezuelaOffshore vessel operations taken over in 2009 VenezuelaState · Mar 13, 2015 $46.4MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 8, 2026Tidewater opposed the abeyance of the Citgo appeal.
105 SolEs Badajoz v. SpainCuts to solar incentives SpainState · Jul 31, 2019 €41M≈$45.9M · Principal Unpaid Mar 16, 2022The ad hoc committee rejected Spain’s annulment application.
106 Ukrnafta v. RussiaCrimean petrol stations and assets RussiaState · Apr 12, 2019 $44.5MPrincipal Payment unverified Dec 12, 2019The Swiss Federal Supreme Court dismissed Russia’s application to set aside the award.
107 AVZ International v. Cominière (Manono lithium)Manono lithium project joint venture DR CongoSOE · 2025 €39M≈$43.6M · Principal Payment unverified Sep 29, 2026AVZ said the suspended ICC case against Cominière has resumed, with merits submissions from October 2026 to April 2027 and a hearing set for May 24 to 28, 2027.
108 Zero Bypass v. Slovakia (D4/R7 Bratislava bypass)D4/R7 Bratislava bypass concession SlovakiaState · Dec 2021 €38.5M≈$43.1M · Principal Payment unverified Dec 7, 2021GAR reported the award ordering Slovakia to pay €38.5M for permit delays.
109 Niko Resources (Bangladesh) v. Petrobangla and BapexPayment for gas deliveries BangladeshSOE · Sep 24, 2021 $43MEstimate Payment unverified Dec 18, 2025In the parallel case (ICSID ARB/10/11) the tribunal ordered Niko’s subsidiary to pay Bapex only a small share of the roughly $800M sought over a gas field blowout.
110 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Europe v. VenezuelaNationalization of a ceramic proppant plant VenezuelaState · Nov 3, 2017 $42MPrincipal Unpaid No recent development verified
111 Saur International v. ArgentinaMendoza water concession ArgentinaState · May 22, 2014 $40MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 15, 2026The D.D.C. held Argentina’s response deadline in abeyance pending the Supreme Court’s handling of the Titan limitations question.
112 Cube Infrastructure v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · Jul 15, 2019 €33.7M≈$37.7M · Principal Unpaid 2025Spain’s appeal to the D.C. Circuit is pending.
113 Odyssey Marine Exploration v. MexicoSeabed phosphate mining permit MexicoState · Sep 17, 2024 $37.1MPrincipal Unpaid Aug 11, 2026Odyssey reported that the set-aside application remains pending, with a hearing set for March 2027.
114 Stabil v. RussiaCrimean petrol stations RussiaState · Apr 12, 2019 $34.6MPrincipal Unpaid 2026The Supreme Court denied cert, and confirmation is pending in the D.D.C.
115 Hydro Energy 1 and Hydroxana v. SpainCuts to hydropower incentives SpainState · Aug 5, 2020 €30.9M≈$34.5M · Principal Unpaid Aug 20, 2024The award holder told the D.D.C. that the D.C. Circuit’s August 2024 jurisdiction ruling supports confirmation.
116 EDF Energies Nouvelles v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · Apr 11, 2023 €29.6M≈$33.1M · Principal Unpaid Apr 3, 2024The Swiss Federal Supreme Court upheld the award.
117 InfraRed Environmental Infrastructure v. SpainCuts to solar thermal incentives SpainState · Aug 2, 2019 €28.2M≈$31.6M · Principal Unpaid Sep 2025The D.D.C. entered judgment.
118 RWE Innogy v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · Dec 18, 2020 €28.1M≈$31.4M · Principal Unpaid Mar 27, 2026The Hamm Higher Regional Court referred questions on EU law and enforcement of ICSID awards outside the EU to the CJEU (Case C-264/26).
119 Stans Energy and Kutisay Mining v. Kyrgyzstan (II)Kutisay rare-earth mining licenses KyrgyzstanState · Aug 20, 2019 $25MIncluding interest Unpaid Nov 25, 2025The D.D.C. authorized attachment and execution against Kyrgyz assets.
120 BayWa r.e. v. SpainCuts to renewable energy incentives SpainState · Jan 25, 2021 €22M≈$24.6M · Principal Unpaid Jun 29, 2026The D.D.C. entered final judgment for $28.2M.
121 ContourGlobal v. Kosovo (Kosova e Re)Kosova e Re power plant contract KosovoState · Oct 2023 €20.1M≈$22.4M · Principal Payment unverified Apr 26, 2024The English Commercial Court upheld the ICC award against Kosovo.
122 General Dynamics United Kingdom v. LibyaCommunications systems supply contract LibyaState · Jan 2016 £16.1M≈$21.5M · Principal Assets attached Sep 8, 2026Germany’s Federal Court of Justice upheld enforcement of the award against Libya.
123 Webuild (Impregilo) v. Argentina (2011 water award)Buenos Aires province water concession ArgentinaState · Jun 21, 2011 $21.3MPrincipal Unpaid Oct 15, 2026Argentina’s D.C. Circuit appeal remains pending (latest clerk order October 15, 2026).
124 Global Voice Group v. GuineaTelecoms traffic monitoring agreement GuineaState and SOE · Not verified $21MPrincipal Unpaid May 29, 2026The D.C. Circuit revived Global Voice’s claim to confirm the award and sent it back to the district court.
125 Air Canada v. VenezuelaTransfer of airline ticket revenue out of Venezuela VenezuelaState · Sep 13, 2021 $20.8MPrincipal Unpaid Sep 11, 2026Venezuela appealed the D.D.C.’s August 14, 2026 order to the D.C. Circuit.
126 Manolium-Processing v. BelarusMinsk trolleybus depot investment BelarusState · Jun 22, 2021 $20.4MPrincipal Payment unverified Dec 14, 2021Revera, a Belarusian law firm, wrote that it remained an open question whether Belarus would pay.

Listing an award here does not mean that the respondent accepts that the sum is owed. Many respondents contest these awards or their enforcement, and several challenges are pending. Figures are as reported by courts, tribunals, the parties and the legal press.

Amounts in other currencies are converted to U.S. dollars at the European Central Bank euro reference rates of October 26, 2026 (crossed through the U.S. dollar), the Bank of Russia’s official rate of October 27, 2026 for the rouble, and the official dollar pegs of the Saudi riyal and the UAE dirham. The headline’s basis is shown under each amount.

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Smaller awards (under about $50 million), awards with undisclosed amounts or unconfirmed parties, and liability-only decisions.

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Awards that were paid, settled, set off, set aside or annulled, or never issued.

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How the list is built As of Oct 28, 2026

Scope
Arbitral awards and court judgments against states and state-owned entities that were issued and remain unpaid in whole or in part, including awards under challenge or vacated with further review pending (marked in the status).
Sources
Desk research of public sources: court dockets and opinions, PCA, ICSID and italaw records, the legal press (GAR, IAReporter, Law360), company releases and news reports. Points that rest on a single source or could not be confirmed are marked “not verified.” Compiled from Buzko Legal research and checked by hand, without automated monitoring.
Headline amount
The figure used for the order. Its basis (principal, judgment amount, with interest, claimed total or estimate) is stated with each award, so the order is indicative. Interest estimates are the reporting party’s.
Citgo queue
The priority order of the creditors in the court-ordered sale of PDV Holding shares in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (17-mc-151, Crystallex). The sale order of November 29, 2025 approved a bid by Amber Energy (an Elliott affiliate) of about $5.9 billion for the attached judgments. Appeals were argued in the Third Circuit on October 21, 2026, and closing needs an OFAC license.
Spain
The investors’ own figure for the renewables awards against Spain (December 2025, 27 investors) is about €2.29 billion unpaid, including interest and costs. Spain argues that EU law bars payment of intra-EU awards, and the European Commission has treated payment of one of them as state aid.
Terrorism judgments
U.S. court judgments under the terrorism exception of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act are default judgments. Payments to such plaintiffs from the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund come from U.S. forfeitures, not from the respondent states, and are not counted as collection.