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NIS operating window extends to 11 December 2026 amid uncertainty

Serbia’s crude supply chain remains dependent on temporary sanctions authorisations, with the operating window for NIS and corresponding JANAF activities extended to 11 December 2026. Uncertainty persists over MOL’s proposed acquisition of the Russian majority stake in NIS.

Hungary targets agreement on Russian NIS stake by 11 December 2026

Hungary expects talks over the sale of Russian ownership in Serbian oil company NIS to reach an agreement by 11 December 2026, with MOL identified as a potential buyer. The transaction remains subject to sanctions clearance and regulatory approvals.

NIS earns €197 million in nine months as refining margins strengthen

Serbia’s oil producer and refiner NIS recorded €197 million in net profit in the first nine months of 2026. EBITDA was €510 million, while...

NIS Secures US Operating Licence in Serbia Through 11 December

Serbia’s oil company NIS has received a temporary US Treasury licence to continue operating under the existing sanctions regime through 11 December. The authorisation...

NIS seeks US waiver before October 30 licence expiry

Serbia’s oil company NIS has asked the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control for another authorization to continue operating after its current...

Romania Competition Council clears NIS Petrol acquisition by Argenta

Romania’s Competition Council has approved the acquisition of NIS Petrol by Romanian company Argenta, removing a regulatory obstacle to NIS’s planned withdrawal from the...

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Drought is reducing hydroelectric output and constraining nuclear generation across the Balkans, increasing exposure to electricity imports. The pressure highlights the role of diversified generation, storage and interconnection.

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Romania imports power for 21 hours as nuclear outages persist

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