CPC relaunches operations at Kropotkinskaya OPS after February drone attack

MOSCOW. May 23 (Interfax) - The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has relaunched operations at the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station, the CPC said.

"On May 23, 2025, the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station, which was previously damaged by a drone attack, was relaunched in technological pumping mode after restoration work. The oil pumping station is currently operating in normal oil-pumping mode. Oil is not being received from the Kavkazskaya station of a third-party owner via the supply oil pipeline," the report says.

As noted, transformers, a gas turbine unit along with generators were jointly repaired, a closed switchgear and cable racks were restored, and control cabinets were replaced and repaired during the construction and installation works.

"Primarily Russian equipment and materials were used when restoring the operability of the station's sub-facilities," the CPC said.

As reported, the Kropotkinskaya OPS was attacked on February 17 by several drones filled with explosives and metal striking elements, resulting in equipment being damaged, particularly equipment manufactured by Siemens.

Transneft reported that the volume of oil pumped from Kazakhstan could decrease by approximately 30% owing to the damage, while Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry has repeatedly said that there are no restrictions on receiving Kazakh oil in the CPC system.