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Russia Boosts Refinery Security After Ukraine Strikes
(MENAFN) Russia has intensified security measures at its oil refineries as Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure have increased, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Novak said oil companies were responsible for securing their facilities and were coordinating with the Defense Ministry and National Guard to strengthen protection.
“Regarding the protection of energy facilities, businesses are taking a responsible approach. In accordance with the threat model, they provide physical protection of the facilities and also work with the Defense Ministry and the National Guard to obtain the necessary means to protect refineries,” he said.
Novak said the security surrounding Russian refineries now compares favorably with measures used in the United Arab Emirates, where some oil storage tanks have been surrounded by tall metal structures and protective netting.
“Believe me, we are no worse, and perhaps even better, taking into account the experience we have gained over the past several months,” he said.
Russian design institutes are also working directly with refinery operators to develop additional defenses based on what Novak described as “a more stringent threat model.”
“This work has been intensified in recent months in view of the increased attacks on oil refineries,” he said.
The enhanced protection has required oil companies to commit substantial financial resources, but Novak said maintaining refinery operations remains a greater economic priority.
“The oil companies have allocated their own funds to ensure the protection of the refineries,” he said.
Russia has simultaneously modified refinery maintenance plans in an effort to keep fuel output high and maintain supplies to the domestic market.
Around 10% of the country's refining facilities are currently undergoing maintenance, while some repairs originally scheduled for the summer have been pushed back, Novak said.
“At present, approximately 10% of the facilities are undergoing repairs, but we have moved planned maintenance that was scheduled for the summer to later periods in order to ensure maximum production at the current stage and supplies to the domestic market,” he said.
Novak said the government and oil companies were also working to accelerate the completion of ongoing refinery repairs, as Moscow seeks to protect fuel production from further disruption.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Novak said oil companies were responsible for securing their facilities and were coordinating with the Defense Ministry and National Guard to strengthen protection.
“Regarding the protection of energy facilities, businesses are taking a responsible approach. In accordance with the threat model, they provide physical protection of the facilities and also work with the Defense Ministry and the National Guard to obtain the necessary means to protect refineries,” he said.
Novak said the security surrounding Russian refineries now compares favorably with measures used in the United Arab Emirates, where some oil storage tanks have been surrounded by tall metal structures and protective netting.
“Believe me, we are no worse, and perhaps even better, taking into account the experience we have gained over the past several months,” he said.
Russian design institutes are also working directly with refinery operators to develop additional defenses based on what Novak described as “a more stringent threat model.”
“This work has been intensified in recent months in view of the increased attacks on oil refineries,” he said.
The enhanced protection has required oil companies to commit substantial financial resources, but Novak said maintaining refinery operations remains a greater economic priority.
“The oil companies have allocated their own funds to ensure the protection of the refineries,” he said.
Russia has simultaneously modified refinery maintenance plans in an effort to keep fuel output high and maintain supplies to the domestic market.
Around 10% of the country's refining facilities are currently undergoing maintenance, while some repairs originally scheduled for the summer have been pushed back, Novak said.
“At present, approximately 10% of the facilities are undergoing repairs, but we have moved planned maintenance that was scheduled for the summer to later periods in order to ensure maximum production at the current stage and supplies to the domestic market,” he said.
Novak said the government and oil companies were also working to accelerate the completion of ongoing refinery repairs, as Moscow seeks to protect fuel production from further disruption.
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