The special manager of the "Lukoil" Group's companies in Bulgaria, Rumen Spetsov, held a working meeting, which shed light on the future of a key industrial site. The meeting took place with the team of "Lukoil Neftohim Burgas" AD, and brought important messages for the employees and the local community.
High-ranking government representatives attended the meeting, including the Minister of Energy, Zhecho Stankov, the Mayor of Burgas, Dimitar Nikolov, and the state's representative on the Supervisory Board, Tsvetan Tsirkov. The presence of these figures underlines the strategic importance of the refinery for the country.
The central topic of the discussion was the upcoming management tasks and ensuring stable, transparent, and predictable operation of the strategic site. Mr. Spetsov clearly outlined the commitments made by the Republic of Bulgaria to strictly comply with all sanctions and legal requirements. He emphasized the importance of full transparency in operations and ensuring reliable supplies of oil and petroleum products.
The meeting took place in an atmosphere filled with anticipation and unconcealed tension. The employees of the enterprise, gathered in the hall, listened carefully to every word. Mr. Spetsov offered reassuring words, assuring the employees that jobs would be preserved and the production process would not be disrupted.
Minister Zhecho Stankov emphasized the critical role of the refinery for the Bulgarian economy. He stressed that the state has taken all necessary steps to obtain a derogation to guarantee the continuous operation of the strategic assets.
Mayor Dimitar Nikolov added that the enterprise is vital for the development of the region and the preservation of employment. He expressed support for the decisions taken in the interest of stability, emphasizing the importance of united efforts.
The head of the refinery, Mr. Evgeni Manyahin, concluded the meeting with confidence. He expressed his conviction that the professional and cohesive team of the plant would cope with all challenges, as it has repeatedly proven over the years. He reminded of the mission of the enterprise - to provide reliable fuel supplies for the population.