Germany replaces Kazakh oil with South American crude at PCK Schwedt
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Germany's PCK Schwedt refinery has started receiving South American crude via Polish supplier Unimot, replacing Kazakh oil previously delivered through the Druzhba pipeline. The first shipment arrived at Gdansk in June before being transported to the refinery.
Supply Shift
Polish energy supplier Unimot Paliwa imported a sea-borne crude cargo from South America to Gdansk in June, according to a company statement. The oil was then transported to the PCK Schwedt refinery in eastern Germany, replacing Kazakh crude that had been supplied via the Druzhba pipeline. The move diversifies feedstock sources for the refinery, which previously relied heavily on Russian and Kazakh oil.
Pipeline Dependency
The Druzhba pipeline, one of the world's longest, has historically delivered Russian and Kazakh crude to European refineries including PCK Schwedt. However, EU sanctions and geopolitical shifts have prompted Germany to seek alternative supplies. The switch to South American crude reduces the refinery's exposure to pipeline disruptions and political risks.
What's Next
Unimot may expand South American crude imports if the trial proves economically viable. It remains unclear whether PCK Schwedt will fully phase out Kazakh oil or maintain dual sourcing.
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Germany replaces Kazakh oil with South American crude at PCK Schwedt
