Kazakhstan restores oil output to stable levels after CPC disruptions
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Kazakhstan has restored oil production to stable levels after cuts caused by drone attacks on Caspian Pipeline Consortium tankers, the Energy Ministry said. The ministry reported no current decline in output. The recovery follows July disruptions that forced the country to lower production.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry said oil production is stable and no decline is observed.
- In July, output at major fields fell below plan due to suspension of CPC loadings.
- Tankers Nelsa, Asia, Nissos Ios and Nordic Zenith were attacked by drones between July 17 and 20.
- CPC halted loadings on July 20 and suspended intake into its system, forcing Kazakhstan to cut production.
- Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said Kazakhstan lost 3.5 million tonnes of oil output due to CPC incidents in January and July.
Drone Attacks on Tankers
Between July 17 and 20, tankers Nelsa, Asia, Nissos Ios and Nordic Zenith were attacked by drones near the CPC marine terminal. On July 20, CPC stopped oil loadings at the terminal and later suspended intake into its pipeline system. The suspension forced Kazakhstan to reduce production at major fields including Tengiz, Kashagan and Karachaganak. Loadings resumed on July 27 via the Tengiz–Novorossiysk pipeline, but were halted again on July 30 after tanker Nissos Sifnos caught fire during loading. The same day, tanker Marathi was attacked six nautical miles from the terminal while approaching to receive oil.
Production Impact and Outlook
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said Kazakhstan will lower its 2026 oil production plan from 98 million tonnes to 96 million tonnes due to CPC loading disruptions. The minister said the country lost 3.5 million tonnes of oil output from CPC incidents in January and July. CPC transported about 70.5 million tonnes in 2025, with over 75% from foreign shippers including Tengizchevroil, ExxonMobil, KazMunayGas, Eni and Shell. CPC's 2026 transshipment forecast is 72 million tonnes.
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Kazakhstan restores oil output to stable levels after CPC disruptions
