Romania: Romanian energy minister plans to restart Lukoil refinery and “new (…)

March 12, 2026

Romanian energy minister plans to restart Lukoil refinery and “new trade routes”
Mar 12, 2026

Romanian energy minister plans to restart Lukoil refinery and “new trade routes”.

Romania’s minister of energy, Bogdan Ivan, said he contacted “those from the US” and received “informal approval” for starting operations at the (…)

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