Gazprom Neft denies second buyer for NIS stake, confirms talks with MOL
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Reported Facts
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- •Gazprom Neft officially denied any talks with buyers other than MOL as of May 6, 2026.
- •Serbian Energy Minister publicly stated dissatisfaction with MOL's proposal for the NIS stake on May 7, 2026.
- •Gazprom Neft's stake in NIS is a significant asset in Serbia's oil and gas sector.
- •Negotiations between Gazprom Neft and MOL have been ongoing since before May 2026.
- •Reports of a second candidate interested in the NIS stake emerged but were refuted by Gazprom Neft.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Gazprom Neft and MOL reach an agreement on the NIS stake sale MOL would increase its control over NIS, potentially reshaping Serbia's energy market and affecting regional energy supply dynamics.
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RUTASS (EN)Serbia unhappy with MOL's proposal for NIS deal — ministerRURBC (RU)«Газпром нефть» отвергла появление второго кандидата на долю в NISRUKommersant (RU)«Газпром нефть» опровергла переговоры о продаже доли в NIS с новыми покупателямиRUTASS (EN)Gazprom Neft in talks on NIS stake sale with MOL only