Two tanks by the end of June took shipment from Primorsk and UST-Luga, where Russia’s oil was usually loaded.
At least four Russian oil tanks are expected on the west coast of India due to uncertainty in the goals of local oil refineries. Bloomberg reported this Friday, August 1st.
It is indicated that the Achilles and Elyte tanks are anchored near the city of Jamnar. The vessels by the end of June took a shipment from Primorsk and UST-Luga, where Russian oil was usually loaded. Both tanks are under the penalties of the EU and the UK.
Achilles and Elyte, Aframax type, have a capacity of about 700 thousand barrels of oil each. The Port of Sikka serves the oil company reliance industries Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd.
Two more tanks – Destan and Horae – are also located on the coast with Russian oil. Destan, who is under the penalties of the EU and Great Britain, has been anchored, and must come to the Port of Sikka between July 24 and 25. The Horae Tanker, who must arrive in the city of Vadinar before August 1, does not fall under the penalties of EU, UK or USA, the medium track data.
The destination points of these tanks may change.
On the eve of the media it was reported that Indian state refinery stopped importing Russia’s oil after US President Donald Trump’s statements, who threatened the country of tariffs and fines for cooperation with Russia.
Earlier, Indian authorities said they would do without oil from Russia if supplies were injured due to a second US penalty. It was said by the Minister of Oil Hardip Singh Puri.
And according to Bloomberg, the largest Indian Reliance industries oil refinery, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has begun to look for an alternative to Russian oil.
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