The volume of oil refining capacities of enterprises during downtime will be 1.8-2 million tons per month.
Three oil refineries in Russia partially halted operations due to sanctions. The Russians did not complete the scheduled repairs in a timely manner. The Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) of Ukraine reported this on Thursday, November 7.
It is indicated that the closure of the refinery will have a negative impact on domestic oil refining volumes, the fulfillment of export obligations, will worsen the fuel supply situation in the domestic market and increase maintenance costs and modernizing businesses. .
“The amount of oil refining capacity during the downtime will be 1.8-2 million tons per month,” the statement said.
Intelligence officials note that the reason for the refinery’s downtime is limited access to Western equipment and parts as a result of international sanctions and the inability to replace foreign spare parts needed for maintenance and production. modern.
“In fact, the Russian import substitution program did not bring significant results. In fact, Russian equipment manufacturers provide only about 30-45% of market needs and only for some components (pumps, compressors, reactors, etc.),” states. the SVR.
Russia also allegedly failed to replace equipment with Chinese technology.
Let’s recall that in September the Moscow oil refinery Gazpromneft suspended operations after a drone attack. Then the fire started at the integrated Euro+ oil refining unit.
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Source: korrespondent
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