Bidders Race Against U.S. Deadline for Lukoil's $22 Billion Asset Sale
Multiple bidders, including Carlyle and Chevron, are competing to acquire Lukoil's $22 billion global asset portfolio before a U.S. sanctions deadline. The sale requires approval from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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As the January 17, 2026 deadline approaches, major bidders such as Carlyle Group Inc , Chevron Corporation , Quantum Capital Group, and International Holding Company PJSC are competing to acquire Lukoil's extensive global asset portfolio, valued at $22 billion. This sale is a direct consequence of U.S. sanctions imposed in October 2024, designed to pressure the Kremlin toward a peace agreement with Ukraine 
UA. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the U.S. Department of Treasury plays a crucial role in this process, as any successful transaction requires its approval.
UA. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the U.S. Department of Treasury plays a crucial role in this process, as any successful transaction requires its approval.
