Romania: Petrotel-Lukoil refinery in Romania to resume operations after US (…)

April 15, 2026

Petrotel-Lukoil refinery in Romania to resume operations after US approval, energy minister says
Apr 15, 2026

Petrotel-Lukoil refinery in Romania to resume operations after US approval, energy minister says.

Romania is set to restart the Petrotel-Lukoil refinery within 45 days after receiving a sanctions waiver from the United States, energy minister (…)

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