The Romanian government has adopted an emergency ordinance that allows the application of international sanctions against Lukoil, introducing an extensive monitoring mechanism for the affected companies.

The Romanian government adopted on Tuesday an Emergency Ordinance that facilitates the application of international sanctions imposed on Lukoil. This ordinance introduces a mechanism of 'extended supervision', allowing the government to intervene in the activities of companies affected by sanctions, with the approval of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT). The main instrument is special supervision, which can be activated at the request of the company or ex officio, and a supervisor will be appointed to manage the situation.

The sanctions imposed by the US came into effect on November 21 for the Petrotel-Lukoil refinery, and for gas stations from December 13. The refinery is currently under maintenance, and the fate of the 500 employees remains uncertain. Lukoil owns the Petrotel refinery in Romania and a network of approximately 320 distribution stations. It also has a stake in the Trident perimeter in the Black Sea. There are discussions about the possibility of the state temporarily taking over Lukoil's assets, but high operating costs could discourage this action.