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Russian Orsk Refinery Halts Amid Flooding

REFINING

Forteinvest’s Orsk oil refinery halted operations on Friday due to flooding in the region, the operator said via Telegram.

  • "In light of anomalous flash floods, the operations of the Orsk oil refinery were halted to avoid ecological risks and comply with safety regulations dealing with, in the first place, occupational safety," it said.
  • The refinery has a production capacity of almost 6mn tons per year and produces gasoline and diesel for the domestic and export markets.

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