The Bulgarian government has decided to designate two structures of…
The Bulgarian government has decided to designate two structures of Lukoil — Lukoil Aviation Bulgaria and Lukoil Bulgaria Bunker — as entities related to national security.
Consensus
- Bulgaria declared two Lukoil subsidiaries—'Lukoil Aviation Bulgaria' and 'Lukoil Bulgaria Bunker'—as objects related to national security.
- The decision was made by the Bulgarian government on July 30, 2025.
- The measure aims to prevent possible disruptions in the domestic energy market.
- The companies are responsible for supplying aviation fuel and bunker fuel (marine fuel).
- U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Lukoil in November 2025.
- Bulgarian authorities ceased processing Russian crude oil and terminated cooperation with sanctioned suppliers to allow the Burgas refinery to continue operating.
- The Burgas refinery is the largest on the Balkans and supplies about 80% of Bulgaria’s fuel market.
- The Bulgarian government stated it respects private property but prioritizes national interests, citizens, households, and consumers.
Points of divergence
- The decision was approved at a closed meeting of the Council of Ministers, according to Deputy Minister of Economy Alexander Pulev. — fontanka
- In November 2025, Bulgarian authorities passed a law on a special administrator for assets of the Russian oil company in the country. — vesti
- The U.S. Department of the Treasury extended a license for the sale of foreign assets of Lukoil recently. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- Bulgaria declares Lukoil structures objects of national security — Фонтанка
- Bulgaria declares Lukoil assets objects of national security — Вести
- Bulgaria declares two Lukoil structures objects of national security — Коммерсантъ