CPC Assures Continuous Oil Shipments Following Alleged Drone Attack
Oil Shipments Continue as Usual at Caspian Pipeline Consortium Despite Repairs
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has confirmed that oil shipments are continuing as usual despite ongoing repairs at the Kropotkinskaya pumping station. Russian media and Telegram channels reported another drone attack on CPC infrastructure on March 19, but CPC press secretary Ilya Arkhipov clarified that the CPC did not own the object targeted.
Arkhipov stated that the situation at the station remains unchanged, with restoration work currently in progress. He reassured that the oil pipeline itself is functioning properly, and shipments are proceeding without any disruptions. The incident on February 17, where seven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) hit the Kropotkinskaya pumping station, did not result in any casualties but significantly impacted the oil transport infrastructure.
In 2024, over 63 million tons of oil were transported through the Kropotkinskaya station, with approximately 90% originating from Kazakhstan. The CPC remains one of the largest energy projects in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline stretching 1,511 kilometers. This route plays a crucial role in transporting more than two-thirds of Kazakhstan’s oil exports and crude from Russian fields, including those in the Caspian Sea.
Despite the challenges faced at the Kropotkinskaya pumping station, the CPC is ensuring that oil shipments continue smoothly, maintaining its vital role in the regional energy infrastructure.
