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Germany's economy ministry announced that Russia plans to halt the supply of Kazakh crude oil via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1, affecting the PCK Schwedt refinery, which supplies most of Berlin's fuel. Germany is exploring alternative supply options to ensure energy security.
Russia plans to halt the flow of Kazakh oil through the Druzhba pipeline to a refinery in eastern Germany starting May 1, according to the German energy ministry. The German subsidiary of Russia's state-owned oil company Rosneft has informed German regulators of the suspension, though Moscow has not confirmed the decision directly to the German government.
Kazakhstan's Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov confirmed the suspension of Kazakh oil transit to Germany via Russia, citing technical constraints on the Russian side. The suspension is expected to last for May, with plans to redirect supplies through alternative routes.
Kazakhstan's Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov confirmed the suspension of oil exports through the Druzhba pipeline to Germany in May. Kazakhstan plans to redirect export volumes through alternative routes, including the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, the Baltic port of Ust-Luga, and China.
Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov confirmed the suspension of Kazakh oil transit to Germany via Russia, citing technical constraints on the Russian side. The suspension is expected to last for May, with plans to redirect supplies through alternative routes.
Russia has confirmed it will suspend shipments of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1, citing technical reasons. The PCK refinery in Schwedt, Germany, which supplies most of Berlin's fuel, will be affected by this decision.
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