Kazakhstan has resumed oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) after a temporary suspension caused by a drone attack, according to infohub.kz.
The press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported that the CPC has resumed accepting oil from shippers and loading operations at its marine terminal in the port of Novorossiysk. "Currently, two CPC mooring units are loading the tankers SEAMAJESTY and MILOS. Both vessels are receiving oil from Tengizchevroil LLP. The resumption of oil intake allows producing companies to continue supplying crude to the pipeline system and restart export operations via the marine terminal," the ministry said.
It noted that further operations at the marine terminal are conducted based on an assessment of the current situation and necessary safety requirements. "The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan is in constant contact with CPC management, major shippers, and other stakeholders. The ministry continues to monitor the situation and coordinate efforts to ensure the continued transportation of Kazakh oil," the press service added.
Recall that on July 20, the tanker NELSA, which was being loaded at the CPC marine terminal, came under another attack. A drone strike caused a fire on the vessel. Earlier, CPC had also reported a drone attack on the marine terminal that halted oil loading. On July 23, the Ministry of Energy announced a suspension of loading operations at the CPC marine terminal to ensure the safety of vessels, crews, and the environment in the Black Sea area.