Kropotkinskaya Oil Pumping Station restoration project completed by the CPC.
The Scene in Astana: CPC's Kropotkinskaya Oil Station Back Online
NOTE: Whilst this oil station was struck by seven UAVs on February 17, the exact reasons behind this attack remain undisclosed.
Latest news has it that the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has wrapped up restoration and installation works at the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station. The station is now all set for a comeback, after a planned shutdown on May 20, as reported by Kazinform.
CPC's chief honcho, Nikolay Gorban, has confirmed that all construction and installation tasks at the Kropotkinskaya facility have been checked off the list. Essential equipment like transformers, the gas turbine unit, and the generator, have been fully rejuvenated and tested.
The Kropotkinskaya oil station, the most massive in the CPC system, was previously struck by seven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on February 17. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the oil transportation infrastructure took a hit.
The CPC pipeline system plays a crucial role in the energy sector of the former Soviet Union. The pipeline stretches 1,511 kilometers from Tengiz to Novorossiysk, transporting over two-thirds of Kazakhstan's exported oil. Additionally, it carries crude oil from Russian oil fields, including those in the Caspian region.
The resumed operation of the Kropotkinskaya oil station, a significant facility in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) system, is expected to further contribute to the energy sector of the former Soviet Union, as it transports a substantial proportion of Kazakhstan's oil and also carries crude oil from the Caspian region's Russian oil fields. With the retroduction of the station to the industry, the focus will likely shift towards ensuring its financial performance in the oil-and-gas market.
