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Kazakhstan To Redirect 260,000 Tons Of Oil In May

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Kazakhstan plans to redirect oil shipments currently flowing to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline to new destinations starting May 1, 2026. The move is part of a redistribution strategy for the country's energy exports. This decision follows a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the negotiations as useful. The Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Russia was noted as occurring during a period of regional changes. The volume of fuel involved is 260,000 tons. The redirection of flows was coordinated with the sender, Megi, and is described as operational in nature. The announcement follows discussions regarding the Friendship pipeline infrastructure. The ministry stated that this change in routing is not expected to affect overall production plans.

Kazakhstan plans to redirect oil shipments currently flowing to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline to new destinations starting May 1, 2026. The move is part of a redistribution strategy for the country's energy exports. This decision follows a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the negotiations as useful. The Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Russia was noted as occurring during a period of regional changes. The volume of fuel involved is 260,000 tons. The redirection of flows was coordinated with the sender, Megi, and is described as operational in nature. The announcement follows discussions regarding the Friendship pipeline infrastructure. The ministry stated that this change in routing is not expected to affect overall production plans. 100,000 tons are designated for the port of Ust-Luga. The remaining 160,000 tons will go through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium system. Analysts project average Brent crude prices will reach $86 per barrel in 2026, compared to $69 in 2025.

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Sources · 7 independent

Bluesky Social

“Kazakhstan to redirect oil shipments currently flowing to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline to new destinations starting May 1, says Novak.”

Radio Sputnik

“Казахстан перераспределит часть экспортных поставок нефти из-за корректировки транзита по системе дружбы в направлении Германии... 100 000 тонн направить в спорт у службы и 160 000 тоннов в систему косписского трубопроводного консорцума.”

Kommersant FM

“Казахстан в мае перераспределит и 260 тысяч тонн нефти”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“Казахстан в мае перераспределит экспорт 260 тысяч тонн нефти на альтернативные маршруты в направлении порта.”

Govorit Moskva

“новые условия поставок начнутся с мая 2026 года. Объём топлива составит 260 тысяч тонн. Перенаправление потолков согласовано с груза отправителя Меги, носит операционный характер.”

Govorit Moskva

“Минерго-казахстана заявила о том, что произойдет перенаправления... изменение маршрутов экспорта казахстанской нефти по дружбе произошло, говорят, что это не повлияет на план добыча.”

Govorit Moskva

“Минерго-казахстана заявила о том, что произойдет перенаправления. обычно начинаем, но сейчас все-таки интересно давайте про дружбу, наверное, с нее начнем”

Business FM Russia

“Казахстан перенаправит поставки 260 тысяч тонн нефти в май за невозможности прокачки ее по дружбе в Герман.”

Business FM Russia

“Казахстан перенаправит поставки 260.000.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“If before we were pumping it since 2023, including at the request of Kazakhstan to Germany, via the Druzhba pipeline, then redirecting it to ports is a signal to Europe.”

Business FM Russia

“Kazakhstan will redirect 260,000 tons of oil in May due to the suspension of supplies via the Druzhba pipeline. According to the Ministry of Energy...”

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