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Russia's Syzran oil refinery suspended operations following a drone attack, sources say

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Posted on February 19, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Syzran oil refinery, operated by Russia's oil giant Rosneft, suspended oil processing on Wednesday due to a fire at the primary unit (CDU-6) following an attack by a Ukrainian drone

Syzran Oil Refinery Halts Operations After Ukrainian Drone Attack

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Syzran oil refinery, operated by Russia's oil giant Rosneft, suspended oil processing on Wednesday due to a fire at the primary unit (CDU-6) following an attack by a Ukrainian drone, two industry sources told Reuters.

The governor of Russia's Samara region, where the Syzran refinery with 150,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) capacity is located, said the plant had been attacked by Ukraine overnight.

"Refining has been temporarily suspended at CDU-6 due to a fire," one of the sources said.

Rosneft did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.

The Syzran Oil Refinery is part of the Rosneft group of Samara refineries, which also includes the Novokuibyshevsky and Kuibyshevsky plants.

According to industry sources, the actual volume of oil refining at the Syzran Oil Refinery was well below capacity in 2024 and amounted to about 90,000 bpd or 4.3 million metric tons.

Syzran refinery was attacked by Ukraine's drones several times in 2024, also affecting its processing.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by William Maclean and Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • Syzran oil refinery suspended operations due to a fire.
  • The fire was caused by a Ukrainian drone attack.
  • The refinery is operated by Russia's Rosneft.
  • Syzran's capacity is 150,000 barrels per day.
  • The refinery has been attacked multiple times in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the suspension of operations at the Syzran refinery?
The Syzran oil refinery suspended operations due to a fire at the primary unit (CDU-6) following a drone attack by Ukraine.
What is the refining capacity of the Syzran oil refinery?
The Syzran oil refinery has a capacity of 150,000 barrels per day, but actual refining was below capacity at about 90,000 bpd in 2024.
How many times has the Syzran refinery been attacked by drones?
The Syzran refinery was attacked by Ukraine's drones several times in 2024, which affected its processing capabilities.
What is the response from Rosneft regarding the incident?
Rosneft did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment regarding the attack and subsequent operational suspension.
Which other refineries are part of the Rosneft group?
The Syzran Oil Refinery is part of the Rosneft group of Samara refineries, which also includes the Novokuibyshevsky and Kuibyshevsky plants.

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