KazMunayGas says July attack on Nissos IOS tanker caused no oil spill

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KazMunayGas says July attack on Nissos IOS tanker caused no oil spill

KazMunayGas says an attack on its Nissos IOS tanker in July caused no oil spill. The company is monitoring CPC operations with state bodies and international partners and negotiating through diplomatic channels. Kazakhstan used alternative export routes during the July CPC interruption, according to the Energy Ministry.

Key Facts

On July 30, LS reported a drone attack on the Nissos Sifnos tanker at the CPC marine terminal.
The Nissos Sifnos flew the Marshall Islands flag and its shipper was Tengizchevroil (Chevron).
Oil intake at CPC resumed on July 27 after earlier attacks temporarily halted Kazakh oil transport through the pipeline.
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry said alternative export routes were used during the July CPC interruption.

Attack on Nissos IOS

KazMunayGas said an attack on the Nissos IOS tanker, owned by KMG Kashagan, occurred in July. No oil spill resulted from the incident. The amount of possible damage will be assessed later with all circumstances taken into account.

CPC Terminal Attacks

On July 30, LS reported a drone attack on the Nissos Sifnos tanker at the CPC marine terminal. The vessel flew the Marshall Islands flag and its shipper was Tengizchevroil (Chevron). Earlier attacks on tankers caused a temporary halt of Kazakh oil transport through CPC. Oil intake at CPC resumed on July 27.

KMG Security Response

KazMunayGas said it is monitoring the situation in the CPC area together with interested state bodies and international partners. Negotiations are being conducted through diplomatic channels to ensure CPC safe operation and maritime shipping security. Additional risk management measures are being taken for planning and carrying out tanker shipments. Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry said alternative export routes were used during the July CPC interruption.

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Technology

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Politics

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Finance

KAZENERGY sees limited risk to oil exports from tanker attacks

KAZENERGY, the Kazakh oil and gas industry association, assessed the risks to Kazakhstan's oil exports from recent tanker attacks in the Black Sea as limited. The assessment comes amid heightened maritime security concerns following a series of incidents involving commercial vessels.

KazMunayGas says July attack on Nissos IOS tanker caused no oil spill

Key Facts

Attack on Nissos IOS

CPC Terminal Attacks

KMG Security Response

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