Russia's Ust-Luga port to operate at half capacity in September after pipeline damage: Reuters

Russia’s Ust-Luga port to operate at half capacity in September - Reuters

Russia’s Ust-Luga port to operate at half capacity in September

Russia's Ust-Luga port to operate at half capacity in September after pipeline damage, sources say

Russia’s Ust-Luga oil export terminal will operate at around 350,000 barrels per day in September, or about half its usual capacity, following damage to pipeline infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks, two industry sources told Reuters.

Ukrainian Drones Damage Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil and Gas Terminal

Ust-Luga, one of the main terminals in Russia’s oil and gas industry, was damaged by a long-range attack from Ukraine. It is the second time since the war began that Ukraine has been successful in attacking the facility, and it comes as both sides have increased their attacks against the energy infrastructure. The Governor of the Leningrad Region, Alexander Drozdenko, started posting alerts about UAV attacks on Saturday, August 23, which continu…

Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Russia’s Ust-Luga Port, Syzran Refinery, & Nuclear Plant

The port handles more than 7 million tonnes of gas condensate and over 4 million tonnes of oil products every year.