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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from PDV America,
Inc.'s June 30, 1998 condensed consolidated financial statements and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                        PDV America, Inc.
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