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US and UK Extend Licenses for Lukoil Asset Sales

Overview

In late July 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) prolonged the license permitting transactions involving Lukoil International GmbH’s overseas holdings. The extension covers the Russian firm’s gas-station network and its Bulgarian assets, including the Burgas refinery, the Petrotel refinery in Romania, and a network of over 800 fuel stations across Southeast Europe. Discussions with U.S. investment firm Carlyle Group suggest a potential $22 billion valuation.

In August 2026, the United Kingdom extended its general license for Lukoil’s four Bulgarian subsidiaries until 29 October 2026. This move, requested by the Bulgarian government, aims to synchronize British and U.S. regulatory regimes to ensure operational continuity. Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Alexander Pulev stated the extension is a critical step to ensure the continuous operation of the Lukoil Neftochim Burgas refinery and prevent market volatility or price shocks. The Bulgarian government has designated these facilities as vital to national security to mitigate risks associated with sanctions.

On 20 August 2026, OFAC further extended the deadline for transactions related to the sale of Lukoil International GmbH’s foreign assets until 00:01 EDT on 19 September 2026. While this provides more time for buyers to finalize transactions, every individual deal remains subject to specific OFAC approval. Concurrently, in Serbia, Lukoil Srbija announced the sale of four mothballed gas stations in Deliblato, Grlište, and Pirot, with an offer submission deadline of 23 September.

Entities

Lukoil · OFAC · Bulgaria · Petrotel refinery · Lukoil Neftohim Burgas refinery

Timeline

22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Lukoil receives US deadline extension for international asset sales
The US has extended Lukoil's deadline to sell international assets to September 19, impacting operations in Bulgaria and Serbia amid ongoing sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
US extends deadline for Lukoil international asset sales
The U.S. has extended the deadline for transactions involving the sale of Lukoil’s international assets to September 19, allowing for continued negotiations under OFAC oversight.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
United Kingdom extends Lukoil licenses in Bulgaria
The UK has extended Lukoil's operating licenses in Bulgaria until October 2026 to ensure energy security and fuel market stability.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
US Extends License for Lukoil Asset Sale, Safeguarding Balkan Refineries
The U.S. extended its OFAC license for Lukoil’s international asset sale to August 2026, keeping Balkan refineries and fuel stations operating while a $22 billion Carlyle deal remains under review.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
US Treasury Extends License for Lukoil Asset Sale Until August 22
US Treasury extended the OFAC license for Lukoil International asset transactions to 22 Aug, covering Bulgarian assets and gas stations, amid a pending sale to Carlyle.

Sources

biznismagazin.rs · burgasinfo.com · dariknews.bg · energijabalkana.net · europesays.com · fakti.bg · investitor.me · keluarga.my · libertas.mk · news.yam.md · petel.bg · pik.bg · serbia-energy.eu · standartnews.com · zonanews.bg

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history