Dušan Bajatović, general director of the state-owned gas company Srbijagas and a member of the government team addressing US sanctions related to Serbian oil company NIS, stated that the recent postponement of full US sanctions implementation has allowed NIS to continue operating without disruption. Bajatović emphasized that a lasting resolution will require an agreement acceptable […]
Serbia: NIS to sell Bulgarian subsidiary amid market challenges Read More »
Serbian oil and gas company NIS has announced that its board of directors has approved the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, NIS Petrol Bulgaria, due to ongoing operational challenges in the Bulgarian market. According to the company’s H1 2025 financial report, the planned transaction involves the full divestment of its stake in the subsidiary.
Serbia: NIS Group maintains market stability despite loss in H1 2025 Read More »
In the face of a challenging macroeconomic environment during the first half of 2025, the NIS Group remained committed to maintaining market stability, ensuring a steady supply of all fuel types, and protecting the social welfare of its employees. These strategic priorities were successfully upheld despite a complex operating environment. The company’s financial and operational
Serbia: US Treasury extends sanctions delay on NIS for fifth time Read More »
The US Treasury Department has postponed the activation of sanctions on Serbian oil company NIS for an additional 30 days, marking the fifth extension since January. Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Djedović noted that securing a further, longer reprieve is currently not possible. She attributed the decision to the broader geopolitical situation and complex negotiations among
Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a new request to the US Department of the Treasury for a special license to extend the postponement of full sanctions enforcement. This extension would allow NIS to continue its regular operations beyond June 27, when its current temporary license—granted on April 25—is set to expire. In March, NIS
Serbia: NIS proposes €39.2 million dividend payout from 2024 profit Read More »
The Board of Directors of Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a proposal to the shareholders’ assembly detailing the allocation of its 2024 profit. In line with long-standing company policy, NIS intends to distribute 25% of its annual profit to shareholders as dividends—a tradition maintained consistently, except during the pandemic. According to the board’s proposal,
Serbia: NIS receives US sanctions deferral until June 2025 Read More »
Serbian oil company NIS has secured a new special license from the US Department of the Treasury, deferring the full application of sanctions until 27 June 2025. The license allows NIS and its subsidiaries to continue operations, honor contracts, and manage financial transactions without interruption. The company expressed gratitude for the support of the Serbian
Serbia: NIS seeks extended US sanctions delay as current license nears expiry Read More »
Serbian oil company NIS announced that it has submitted a new request to the US Department of the Treasury for a special license, seeking to delay the full enforcement of US sanctions, which are scheduled to take effect on 28 April. The request aims to ensure the company can continue its operations without disruption beyond
Serbia hires BlackSummit capital for lobbying amid US sanctions on NIS Read More »
In response to US sanctions targeting its energy sector, particularly the oil company NIS, the Serbian Government has enlisted the lobbying services of BlackSummit Capital. The firm’s role is to assist Serbia in navigating the sanctions imposed on NIS, which is partly owned by the Russian company GazpromNeft. A document from the US Department of
Serbia: Overhaul of Pancevo oil refinery nearly completed Read More »
The overhaul of the NIS Pancevo oil refinery, owned by the oil and gas company NIS, is in its final phase, according to the Serbian government. Diesel production has already been established and disruptions on the domestic market have been avoided, energy minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said in a press release. The 95-million-euro overhaul began
