Serbia secured a U.S. sanctions waiver for Russian-owned NIS oil firm until September 30, allowing continued crude imports pending acquisition by Hungarian company MOL. The waiver maintains fuel suppl
reuters · 2026-08-28 11:01
Serbia will open part of its sole NIS oil refinery to domestic firms to secure fuel supplies amid record-low Danube water levels reducing barge cargo capacity. The move addresses high demand after imp
reuters · 2026-08-04 22:42
Serbia secured a US sanctions waiver for its Russian-owned oil firm NIS, permitting continued crude oil imports until August while Hungary's MOL negotiates a majority stake purchase. This ensures fuel
reuters · 2026-07-31 12:25
Serbia's fuel imports dropped sharply as low Danube levels disrupted barge deliveries, increasing reliance on the sanctioned NIS refinery and raising prices. Supply stability remains uncertain as OFAC
reuters · 2026-07-22 02:28
Serbia's NIS secured a U.S. sanctions waiver extension until July 31, allowing continued crude oil imports pending the sale of its Russian majority stake to Hungary's MOL.
reuters · 2026-06-30 14:27
Serbia's Russian-owned NIS has applied for a U.S. sanctions waiver extension to continue crude imports and refining operations after July 1. Meanwhile, Hungarian firm MOL is negotiating to acquire the
reuters · 2026-06-26 12:33
Gazprom Neft stated that selling its stake in Serbia's NIS requires more time due to complexity. Hungary's MOL holds an extended license until July 1 to negotiate a majority purchase amidst US sanctio
reuters · 2026-06-25 01:40
Serbia finalized a shareholders' agreement with Hungarian oil giant MOL regarding its stake in the sanctioned Russian-owned NIS oil firm. The deal secures refinery operations and increases state owner
reuters · 2026-06-10 14:49
Serbia's Russian-owned NIS refinery applied for a U.S. OFAC license extension as its current one expires June 16. Hungarian firm MOL is negotiating to acquire the Russian stake amid broader energy sec
reuters · 2026-06-10 03:59
The U.S. granted MOL an extension until June 16 to finalize negotiations for acquiring a majority stake in Serbia's NIS from Russia's Gazprom Neft. This waiver permits continued deal progress despite
reuters · 2026-06-06 15:41
Hungarian refiner MOL secured a US Treasury extension to finalize its acquisition of a stake in Serbia's NIS, pushing the deadline to June 16. The transaction aims to relieve NIS from US sanctions imp
bloomberg · 2026-06-06 12:59
Hungary's MOL requested a one-month extension from U.S. authorities to finalize its acquisition of Serbia's sanctioned oil firm NIS from Russia's Gazprom Neft. The deal remains critical to Serbia's en
reuters · 2026-06-03 05:16
Hungary's MOL secured a two-week U.S. extension to finalize its purchase of a majority stake in Serbia's NIS from Russia's Gazprom Neft amid sanctions scrutiny. Talks must conclude by June 6.
reuters · 2026-05-22 13:03
Hungarian oil group MOL secured U.S. Treasury approval to extend negotiations for acquiring Serbia's Russian-owned NIS until June 6. CEO Zsolt Hernadi expressed optimism despite complex terms remainin
reuters · 2026-05-22 12:20
Serbia will submit its final proposal to Hungary's MOL regarding the takeover of NIS, the Balkan nation's sole refinery, following U.S.-mandated divestment of Russian shares. Negotiations focus on ref
reuters · 2026-05-15 01:24
Serbia's energy minister rejected MOL's revised offer to buy a majority stake in oil firm NIS, citing refinery security concerns amid US sanctions on Russian owners.
reuters · 2026-05-13 04:46
A Serbian group has offered $2.35 billion for Gazprom's stake in Serbia's only oil refinery, NIS, challenging Hungary's MOL. The deal requires OFAC licensing following U.S. sanctions on Russia's energ
reuters · 2026-05-06 07:22
Hungarian oil group MOL confirmed ongoing talks to acquire a 56% Russian stake in Serbian oil firm NIS, pending OFAC and Serbian government approvals. The transaction aims to strengthen regional suppl
reuters · 2026-04-27 07:00
Serbia's Russian-owned NIS secured a 60-day US sanctions waiver allowing continued crude oil imports pending its sale to Hungary's MOL. The waiver extends until May 22, facilitating the divestment of
reuters · 2026-04-17 13:18