Black Sea Petroleum Europe

Black Sea Petroleum LLC (BSP) is a privately owned energy company based in Georgia that owns and operates Kulevi Oil Refinery. Our presence in Brussels supports dialogue with European institutions, industry and business partners and provides a direct point of contact for questions about the company and its development plans.

Crude oil supply

Kulevi Oil Refinery operates exclusively on non-Russian crude oil. This sourcing policy is permanent.

BSP’s controls include counterparty and vessel screening and checks of crude oil origin against contracts, shipping documents and customs records. Supporting documentation includes independent inspection reports from Intertek and confirmations from SOCAR’s Black Sea Terminal.

Investment and development

BSP’s development plans focus on expanding Kulevi Oil Refinery’s capacity and broadening its product range, including Euro 5 fuels. The planned expansion offers opportunities for cooperation with European equipment suppliers, technology providers and industrial partners.

Supply opportunities for Europe

Located on Georgia’s Black Sea coast, the refinery offers an additional supply route for European markets. Its existing production provides a basis for supplying straight-run products, while the planned expansion would increase available volumes and broaden the product range.

The expansion would also help meet fuel demand in Georgia and Armenia, strengthening regional supply and energy independence.

Ownership and control

BSP is privately owned by Georgian nationals. It is not a state-owned company.

Further information on the ownership structure and ultimate beneficial owners is available in BSP at a Glance.

European Advisory Council
Brussels
The European Advisory Council advises the company’s leadership on European and international affairs, supporting its long-term strategy and partnerships.
Vazil Hudák Co-Chair, European Advisory Council

Former Vice-President of the European Investment Bank and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic. His career spans international finance, economic policy and European institutional affairs, including roles at J.P. Morgan and Citigroup.

Marino Franinović Co-Chair, European Advisory Council

Works across energy and infrastructure development, project financing, economic diplomacy and international partnerships. Previously held advisory roles at the European Investment Bank and J.P. Morgan. Senior Associate at GLOBSEC and Honorary Consul of Georgia to the Republic of Croatia.

Brussels Office

We would be pleased to welcome you for direct dialogue and first-hand information.

BLACK SEA PETROLEUM

Rue Belliard 40, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

+32 2 7863004

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