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US-associated energy team criticizes Ukrainian pipeline assault
(MENAFN) An international oil group that includes major American companies has denounced recent Ukrainian drone attacks on key energy infrastructure in Russia’s Krasnodar Region. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a Ukrainian UAV was intercepted overnight near the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station, which is operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).
CPC runs a major pipeline system that transports crude oil from Kazakhstan and Russia’s Caspian region to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk for export. The project is jointly owned by stakeholders from Russia, Kazakhstan, and international energy firms, including US oil giants Chevron and ExxonMobil.
In a statement on Monday, the consortium criticized Ukraine’s actions, warning that they negatively impact CPC’s financial performance and affect all shareholders, including Kazakhstan and US-based companies.
The latest attack follows a previous drone strike in February, which forced CPC to revise its annual oil transportation forecast. A separate strike last week destroyed another CPC-operated oil transfer station, resulting in an indefinite suspension of operations. The company is currently working to restore the damaged facilities.
CPC strongly condemned the strikes, stating that they “undermine global energy security,” disrupt oil production and transportation, and pose risks to personnel and the environment.
The attacks come despite a partial ceasefire agreement reached by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, under which both Moscow and Kiev pledged to refrain from targeting energy infrastructure. Russia has accused Ukraine of a deliberate provocation but reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the truce. Kiev has not issued an official response.
CPC runs a major pipeline system that transports crude oil from Kazakhstan and Russia’s Caspian region to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk for export. The project is jointly owned by stakeholders from Russia, Kazakhstan, and international energy firms, including US oil giants Chevron and ExxonMobil.
In a statement on Monday, the consortium criticized Ukraine’s actions, warning that they negatively impact CPC’s financial performance and affect all shareholders, including Kazakhstan and US-based companies.
The latest attack follows a previous drone strike in February, which forced CPC to revise its annual oil transportation forecast. A separate strike last week destroyed another CPC-operated oil transfer station, resulting in an indefinite suspension of operations. The company is currently working to restore the damaged facilities.
CPC strongly condemned the strikes, stating that they “undermine global energy security,” disrupt oil production and transportation, and pose risks to personnel and the environment.
The attacks come despite a partial ceasefire agreement reached by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, under which both Moscow and Kiev pledged to refrain from targeting energy infrastructure. Russia has accused Ukraine of a deliberate provocation but reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the truce. Kiev has not issued an official response.
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