Lukoil.
Russian oil company
- Reports this week
- 8
- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 78
What's happening
Active this week
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Drone strikes targeted Lukoil oil refineries in Kstovo and Perm, located in European Russia.Well supported4 reports
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Lukoil operates a refinery in Perm, while Novoshakhtinsk refinery sells fuel for export, amid military actions and Crimea annexation.Some support1 report
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Lukoil operations in Bulgaria are receiving license extensions and operational permits aligned with US license expiry dates.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bulgaria lifts its fuel export ban to the EU as US sanctions on the Lukoil group continue to affect the country.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Lukoil operations are impacting Bulgarian energy security, which operates within the EU economic framework.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Lukoil refinery problems are contributing to high fuel prices in Bulgaria.Some support1 report
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Lukoil operates within Russia's energy sector, while the Kremlin manages the political direction of Russia.Some support1 report
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Lukoil is cited as an example of corporate defense pressures within Russia.Some support1 report
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Ukrainian drones attacked Lukoil depots in Sochi and Sterlitamak on September 4, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The U.S. Treasury considers sanctions on Lukoil operations and appoints Scott Bessent to lead the review.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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A refinery was located in Kstovo, and the article noted Lukoil's status as a major Russian oil company and Nizhny Novgorod's regional importance.Some support1 report
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Forces struck a Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, while Wildberries' size drew comparisons to Amazon amid attacks on Russian infrastructure.Some support11 reports
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Lukoil and EuroChem are developing a chemical cluster, with Putin noting investment growth and citing Argentina's land leasing model.Some support1 report
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The Romanian state has begun supervising Lukoil's refinery operations located within Romania.Some support2 reports
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Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted oil facilities in Russian regions, including the Taneco refinery in Nizhnekamsk, facilities linked to Lukoil, and sites near Yefimovka.Well supported18 reports3 developments inside
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Amid drone attacks on refineries, Rosneft capped nationwide gasoline purchases while Lukoil introduced purchase restrictions in Moscow, concurrent with Novak's economic assessment.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Russian energy giants, including Lukoil.Some support7 reports
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An oil refinery used as a primary distribution hub for Lukoil was hit by drone attacks in Volgograd on July 31, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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The Bulgarian government has declared Lukoil firms as national security assets, given their operations are tied to the Burgas refinery and face international sanctions risks.Some support2 reports
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Lukoil operates a refinery in the Perm region, and Nizhny Novgorod is noted as being the company's second-largest operational center.Some support2 reports
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Facts from 2012 regarding Lukoil's operational presence in various regions including Krasnodar, Volgograd, Astrakhan, and Stavropol.Some support1 report
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Lukoil, a Russian energy firm, has assets related to LIG entities.Some support1 report
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Lukoil assets in Burgas are up for sale, with Carlyle leading the bid, while Rumen Radev's veto power complicates the process.Some support1 report
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Kyiv's drones launched from Ukraine successfully struck a Lukoil oil platform in the Caspian Sea and a refinery in Siberia.Some support1 report
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Lukoil faces potential liability issues regarding its operations in the Burgas oil refinery, Bulgaria, amidst EU accession talks.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Michael Charles Gordon targeted a Lukoil gas station during robberies that spanned Abington and Bucks Counties.Some support2 reports
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Price hikes are occurring in the Rostov-on-Don market due to supply chain issues involving Lukoil.Some support1 report
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FIFA faces legal action regarding payments to Lukoil-linked clubs, including Spartak Moscow.Some support1 report
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Bulgaria threatens to veto new EU sanctions against Russia if Lukoil is targeted, while Ireland holds the EU Council presidency.Well supported6 reports
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Drone attacks hit Lukoil oil depot in Stavropol Krai.Some support2 reports
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Lukoil is leading the response to a nationwide fuel crisis in the Vologda region, where it controls 90% of gas stations.Some support2 reports
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Lukoil is facing the consequences of international sanctions, which are being exacerbated by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil flows.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An oil depot fire occurred in Ust-Labinsk, involving Lukoil facilities in the Ossetia region.Some support1 report
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Military attacks are ongoing in Luhansk and Kostiantynivka, while Lukoil employees are accused of manipulating diesel prices. Separately, Poland is sending aging MiG-29s to support Ukraine.Some support1 report
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Chevron entered talks over an oilfield in Iraq, while Lukoil transferred its operations to Basra Oil Company.Some support2 reports
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Litasco restrictions complicated Lukoil's refinery operations.Some support1 report
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Ukrainian drone strikes hit a Moscow refinery while Putin met with Rosneft and Lukoil executives.Some support1 report
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Lukoil is providing diesel fuel in Anapa as tourists from Crimea seek fuel due to shortages.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration has used sanctions against oil companies like Rosneft and Lukoil, while high-level talks are underway regarding waivers and market disruption in the Middle East.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Lukoil assets are under US Treasury management, facing international sanctions pressure regarding its operations in Northern Europe and the Middle East.Some support1 report
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Lukoil withdrew from the West Qurna-2 oil project in Iraq.Some support1 report
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Oil refinery incident: Largest oil refinery in Moscow is on fire after an oil depot attack near Poltavskaya.Well supported5 reports
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Moldova pushes for accelerated EU accession talks while facing attacks and sanctions exemptions.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Around Lukoil this week
News at the entities that move Lukoil most-
Security Service of Ukraine StructuralSecurity Service of Ukraine uncovered FSB reconnaissance activity and treason, and conducted strikes on defense forces locations in Kramatorsk.Moves Lukoil
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Kyiv OperationalRussia and Kyiv face simultaneous drone attacks on major cities alongside talks aimed at ending the war.Moves Lukoil
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Bulgaria StructuralBulgaria is seeking a loan agreement with the European Commission, with its parliament approving the necessary borrowing ceiling increases and authorizing government borrowing.Moves Lukoil
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U.S. Treasury StructuralRenewed U.S.-Iran tensions are discussed at a G20 gathering, adding inflation pressure to global yields.Moves Lukoil
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Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Lukoil
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general staff OperationalIRNA reports on Iranian legislative actions, while the General Staff oversees the implementation of new regulations.Moves Lukoil
Connections
The 40 strongest of 78, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Security Service of Ukraine Structural
The Security Service of Ukraine conducts targeted strikes against Lukoil refinery infrastructure.
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Kyiv Operational
Kyiv/Ukrainian forces are actively conducting long-range military strikes against Lukoil's oil production facilities.
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Vologda Structural
Lukoil controls the market by owning 90% of the gas stations in the Vologda region.
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Bulgaria Structural
Bulgaria provides the necessary legal and operational framework, including licenses and national security declarations, for Lukoil to operate, while Lukoil's presence significantly impacts Bulgarian energy security and economy.
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U.S. Treasury Structural
The U.S. Treasury formally regulates Lukoil through asset sale management and potential sanctions.
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Burgas Structural
Lukoil operates refinery assets located within the city of Burgas.
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Donald Trump Structural
The Trump administration formally imposed sanctions on Lukoil regarding its operations in Russia.
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Romania Structural
The Romanian state formally supervises Lukoil's refinery operations located within Romania.
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FIFA Structural
FIFA is facing legal action regarding payments made by Lukoil-linked clubs.
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general staff Operational
Ukrainian military forces are actively targeting and striking Lukoil facilities.
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Vladimir Putin Operational
Lukoil engages in functional meetings with Vladimir Putin regarding company operations.
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Carlyle Transactional
Carlyle is currently leading the bidding process for Lukoil's assets.
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Nizhny Novgorod Structural
Lukoil maintains a significant operational presence, including a refinery, in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
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LITASCO Structural
LITASCO holds the formal ownership of Lukoil's assets in Bulgaria, impacting its operations.
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Novoshakhtinsk Structural
Lukoil operates a refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, establishing a functional dependence between the company and the location.
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Petrozavodsk Operational
Lukoil's operational activities directly impact stations and infrastructure within Petrozavodsk.
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Rumen Radev Operational
Rumen Radev's political actions, such as vetoes, directly influence and complicate Lukoil's sales operations.
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Rosneft Operational
The two companies are major regional oil players engaged in market competition, particularly under the pressure of international sanctions.
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EuroChem Operational
The two companies are actively collaborating on the development of a chemical cluster.
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Kremlin Structural
Lukoil's refineries are targeted, impacting the revenue streams that contribute to the Russian state.
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Perm Shared context
Lukoil operates an oil refinery within the Perm region.
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Anapa Shared context
Lukoil operates and provides diesel fuel services within the city of Anapa.
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Kharkiv Shared context
Lukoil operates within the market context of Kharkiv, influencing prices from its base of operations.
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Stavropol Krai Shared context
Lukoil maintains an oil depot within the administrative boundaries of Stavropol Krai.
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Caspian Sea Shared context
Lukoil conducts oil platform operations within the geographical context of the Caspian Sea.
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Joe Biden Shared context
Lukoil operates in Russia, which is the geopolitical context where Joe Biden's administration enacted sanctions.
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Moscow Shared context
Lukoil operates refinery and gas station facilities within the Moscow/Russian geographical context.
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Scott Bessent Mentioned together
Scott Bessent has publicly labeled Lukoil as a war machine supporter, and his sphere of influence is associated with regulatory reviews targeting the oil sector.
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Volgograd Shared context
Lukoil operates facilities and maintains a network of gas stations within the Volgograd region.
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Vologda Oblast Shared context
Lukoil operates within the geographical boundaries of Vologda Oblast.
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Middle East Shared context
Lukoil operates assets and supplies oil from fields located within the Middle East region.
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Balkans Shared context
Lukoil operates with assets located within the geopolitical region of the Balkans.
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St. Petersburg Shared context
Lukoil operates a terminal located within the port area of St. Petersburg.
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Soviet Union Mentioned together
Lukoil's elite founders historically emerged from the Soviet elite structure.
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Saratov Shared context
Lukoil operates facilities in the Volgograd region, which is geographically near Saratov.
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Todd Boehly Transactional
Todd Boehly is seeking to acquire assets belonging to Lukoil.
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Poltavskaya Shared context
Lukoil operates an oil depot near the location of Poltavskaya.
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Bashkortostan Shared context
Lukoil operates within the geographical and economic context of Bashkortostan, as evidenced by purchases made in the Moscow region.
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LIG Mentioned together
LIG entities are reported to be related to Lukoil's assets.
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Kstovo Shared context
Lukoil operates its largest refinery and processing plant within the area of Kstovo.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- Drone strikes targeted Lukoil oil refineries in Kstovo and Perm, located in European Russia.
- Lukoil operates a refinery in Perm, while Novoshakhtinsk refinery sells fuel for export, amid military actions and Crimea annexation.
- Bulgaria lifts its fuel export ban to the EU as US sanctions on the Lukoil group continue to affect the country.
- Lukoil refinery problems are contributing to high fuel prices in Bulgaria.
- Lukoil operates within Russia's energy sector, while the Kremlin manages the political direction of Russia.
- Lukoil is cited as an example of corporate defense pressures within Russia.
- Ukrainian drones attacked Lukoil depots in Sochi and Sterlitamak on September 4, 2026.
August 2026
6 events- Lukoil operations in Bulgaria are receiving license extensions and operational permits aligned with US license expiry dates.
- A refinery was located in Kstovo, and the article noted Lukoil's status as a major Russian oil company and Nizhny Novgorod's regional importance.
- Forces struck a Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, while Wildberries' size drew comparisons to Amazon amid attacks on Russian infrastructure.
- Lukoil and EuroChem are developing a chemical cluster, with Putin noting investment growth and citing Argentina's land leasing model.
- The Romanian state has begun supervising Lukoil's refinery operations located within Romania.
- Amid drone attacks on refineries, Rosneft capped nationwide gasoline purchases while Lukoil introduced purchase restrictions in Moscow, concurrent with Novak's economic assessment.
July 2026
20 events- Lukoil operations are impacting Bulgarian energy security, which operates within the EU economic framework.
- The U.S. Treasury considers sanctions on Lukoil operations and appoints Scott Bessent to lead the review.
- An oil refinery used as a primary distribution hub for Lukoil was hit by drone attacks in Volgograd on July 31, 2026.
- The Bulgarian government has declared Lukoil firms as national security assets, given their operations are tied to the Burgas refinery and face international sanctions risks.
- Lukoil operates a refinery in the Perm region, and Nizhny Novgorod is noted as being the company's second-largest operational center.
- Facts from 2012 regarding Lukoil's operational presence in various regions including Krasnodar, Volgograd, Astrakhan, and Stavropol.
- Lukoil, a Russian energy firm, has assets related to LIG entities.
- Lukoil assets in Burgas are up for sale, with Carlyle leading the bid, while Rumen Radev's veto power complicates the process.
- Kyiv's drones launched from Ukraine successfully struck a Lukoil oil platform in the Caspian Sea and a refinery in Siberia.
- Michael Charles Gordon targeted a Lukoil gas station during robberies that spanned Abington and Bucks Counties.
- Price hikes are occurring in the Rostov-on-Don market due to supply chain issues involving Lukoil.
- FIFA faces legal action regarding payments to Lukoil-linked clubs, including Spartak Moscow.
- Bulgaria threatens to veto new EU sanctions against Russia if Lukoil is targeted, while Ireland holds the EU Council presidency.
- Drone attacks hit Lukoil oil depot in Stavropol Krai.
- Lukoil is leading the response to a nationwide fuel crisis in the Vologda region, where it controls 90% of gas stations.
- Lukoil is facing the consequences of international sanctions, which are being exacerbated by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil flows.
- An oil depot fire occurred in Ust-Labinsk, involving Lukoil facilities in the Ossetia region.
- Military attacks are ongoing in Luhansk and Kostiantynivka, while Lukoil employees are accused of manipulating diesel prices. Separately, Poland is sending aging MiG-29s to support Ukraine.
- Chevron entered talks over an oilfield in Iraq, while Lukoil transferred its operations to Basra Oil Company.
- Litasco restrictions complicated Lukoil's refinery operations.
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June 2026
10 events- Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted oil facilities in Russian regions, including the Taneco refinery in Nizhnekamsk, facilities linked to Lukoil, and sites near Yefimovka.
- The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Russian energy giants, including Lukoil.
- Lukoil faces potential liability issues regarding its operations in the Burgas oil refinery, Bulgaria, amidst EU accession talks.
- Ukrainian drone strikes hit a Moscow refinery while Putin met with Rosneft and Lukoil executives.
- Lukoil is providing diesel fuel in Anapa as tourists from Crimea seek fuel due to shortages.
- The Trump administration has used sanctions against oil companies like Rosneft and Lukoil, while high-level talks are underway regarding waivers and market disruption in the Middle East.
- Lukoil assets are under US Treasury management, facing international sanctions pressure regarding its operations in Northern Europe and the Middle East.
- Lukoil withdrew from the West Qurna-2 oil project in Iraq.
- Oil refinery incident: Largest oil refinery in Moscow is on fire after an oil depot attack near Poltavskaya.
- Moldova pushes for accelerated EU accession talks while facing attacks and sanctions exemptions.