UK extends Lukoil-related general licence

28 October 2026

The UK has extended general licence INT/2025/7895596, which allows UK people and entities to continue transacting with Lukoil’s Bulgarian subsidiaries despite UK sanctions on Lukoil – publication notice. The licence now expires on 26 February 2027; it was due to expire on 29 October 2026.

Conditions of the licence:

• People and entities may continue business with Lukoil Bulgaria EOOD, Lukoil Neftochim Burgas AD, Lukoil Aviation Bulgaria EOOD, Lukoil Bunker Bulgaria EOOD and entities they own or control. This includes payments under existing or new contracts, and providing or receiving economic resources.

• UK financial institutions may process these payments.

• Entities relying on the licence must notify HM Treasury in writing, by email to [email protected]. They must do so within 14 days of starting the activity, or within 14 days of 12 August 2026 if they were already relying on the licence. They must also provide their contact details and report any changes.

• Designated people and entities, and entities they own or control, cannot rely on the licence.

• The licence covers the Russia regime only. It does not permit acts that would breach other UK sanctions regimes.

See our UK licensing pages for all UK GLs.