Bulgaria
net importerKept a sanctions exemption for Russian crude until the end of 2024; the Burgas refinery is owned by Lukoil.
How much oil?
Imports 132 thousand barrels of crude a day – one supertanker every 2 weeks. There is practically no domestic production; crude imports cover 100% of fuel consumption.
Where does it come from?
| Supplier | share | thousand b/d |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 36% | 48 |
| Iraq | 19% | 25 |
| Saudi Arabia | 14% | 18 |
| Norway | 12% | 16 |
| Libya | 8% | 11 |
| other sources (not on the map) | 11% | 14 |
Which way?
- Turkish Straits53% of imports · 70
- Suez Canal / SUMED33% of imports · 43
- Strait of Hormuz19% of imports · 25
- Bab el-Mandeb19% of imports · 25
Real risk: Suez Canal / SUMED – 33% of imports this way. Depends on the situation in the Red Sea; the Ever Given blockage (2021) halted 12% of world trade for 6 days.
Main port: Burgas