Cengiz and Sokar eye Lukoil refinery purchase

ByEnigma 808

Turkish conglomerate Cengiz Holding and Azerbaijani partner Sokar continue pursuing the acquisition of the Burgas refinery despite American sanctions complicating the transaction. The companies were preparing to finalize arrangements when Washington targeted Lukoil operations over Russian involvement in Ukraine, according to Turkish business publication Patronlar Dunyasi. Cengiz Holding director Mehmet Cengiz confirmed the consortium remains committed to the approximately 2.5 billion dollar investment encompassing processing facilities with annual capacity reaching 10 million tons plus retail fuel stations.

The prospective buyers are examining legal pathways to complete the purchase within several months while competing against international bidders. Swiss trading firm Gunvor previously withdrew its offer after American Treasury officials declined licensing approval for that alternative transaction.

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