LICENCA ZA NIS ISTIČE U PONOĆ Sudbina srpske nafte u rukama Vašingtona, MOL dobar izbor

January 23, 2026

TL;DR

Serbia is waiting for the US decision regarding the extension of NIS's operating license.
A preliminary sale agreement between Gazpromneft and MOL has been submitted to OFAC, a condition for the new operating permit.
Energy expert Željko Marković is optimistic about the license renewal, expecting it to be for a longer period.
MOL is considered a good regional partner that operates in the Serbian market.
The partnership with MOL ensures the operation of the Pančevo refinery and an increased state share in NIS.
The deadline for the sale agreement can be met if there are no delays in valuation and price negotiations, with possible extensions.
The primary condition for the license was the removal of Russian ownership from NIS, as stipulated in the agreement.

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