Gigantul american Carlyle nu-și explică de ce administrația Trump blochează preluarea activelor Lukoil din Europa, inlusiv a rafinărei Petrotel, pe fondul crizei acute de carburanți. “Active orfane”, care “se degradează” - Economica.net

A $20 billion deal to transfer Lukoil's international oil operations to Carlyle has been stalled for nearly 10 months due to U.S. government approval delays. Despite rising fuel prices, the transaction awaits final approval from the Trump administration after receiving initial clearance from OFAC. The deal aims to separate Lukoil from its assets in 17 countries, potentially increasing refining capacity in Europe. Carlyle argues that the deal could alleviate global energy market pressures. Meanwhile, Lukoil's European assets, including a refinery in Romania, remain underutilized, contributing to a significant loss in processing capacity. The U.S. has extended temporary licenses for these assets while awaiting a decision on their future ownership.