Overview

• The federal trusteeship over Rosneft subsidiaries holding 54% of the PCK refinery is set to expire on 10 September, with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs to decide on next steps.
• Economics Minister Daniel Keller calls an extension the best option during the transition phase.
• Keller argues renewal would support continued operations, safeguard jobs and ensure reliable fuel for northeastern Germany and Berlin.
• PCK supplies large parts of the region with petrol, heating oil and jet fuel, while majority ownership remains with Rosneft’s German units under federal control.
• PCK reports average crude throughput above 80% in the first half of 2025, and Rosneft Deutschland says Druzhba pipeline deliveries have been normalized after recent repairs.