POČEO TRANSPORT SIROVE NAFTE ZA NIS: Posle gotovo 100 dana suše, preko JANAF dolazi 85.000 tona

January 13, 2026

TL;DR

First crude oil shipment of approximately 85,000 tons arrives after nearly 100 days.
NIS refinery in Pančevo to restart operations around January 16th.
First diesel fuel production expected on January 26th or 27th.
Additional crude oil shipments planned to ensure long-term refinery operation.
Serbia aims to extend NIS operational license and is involved in negotiations for the sale of Russian shares.
The Serbian government is seeking to potentially increase its stake in NIS.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto to visit Serbia for discussions on cooperation, including NIS.
Serbia successfully ensured market supply without shortages despite NIS sanctions.
NIS refinery operations were halted in early December due to lack of crude oil following US sanctions.
A special license from US OFAC allows NIS operational activities until January 23rd.
President Vučić urged for swift agreement on the NIS sale and expressed intent to increase Serbia's share in NIS.

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