February 04, 2025 11:40 GMT
REFINING: Russia's Astrakhan Gas Processing Begins Commissioning
REFINING
Astrakhan gas processing plant has begun commissioning work to resume gas supply, Interfax reports.
- Commissioning work to resume gas supply is expected to be completed tomorrow.
- The Astrakhan gas processing plant was the target of a Ukrainian drone strike on Sunday night. Interfax reported that a fire had broken out but was subsequently contained on Monday, and that operations at the plant had been suspended prior to the strike.
- The Astrakhan gas processing plant has the capacity to process 8,340 metric tons of condensate per day when operational.
- According to the company’s website, it is the largest producer of gas sulfur in Russia.
- In 2023, the plant produced 703,000 tons of gasoline (1.6% of Russia’s total), 492,000 tons of diesel (0.6%), and 299,000 tons of fuel oil (0.7%), according to Reuters.
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