The agency explained that to minimize negative consequences and ensure stable production rates at major fields, a plan to redirect oil export volumes has been activated. "The situation is under special control of the government of Kazakhstan," the press release added.
The Ministry of Energy condemned the attack on the pipeline, noting that the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is an international energy project. "Damaging the consortium's facilities poses a direct threat to global energy security and may lead to significant losses for participants, including Kazakhstan," the agency emphasized.
The incident occurred early in the morning on November 29, when unmanned boats attacked the CPC marine terminal in Novorossiysk. The damaged pier, according to the consortium, is not suitable for further use. Preliminary assessments indicate that there was no oil spill into the waters of the Black Sea, and there are no casualties among the consortium's employees and contractors.
The CPC characterized the incident as a targeted terrorist attack.
According to open data, the co-owners of the consortium include companies such as Kazakhstan, Russia, Chevron, Lukoil, Mobil, Rosneft-Shell, BG, Eni, and Oryx.
