Overview
- The Energy Ministry said December 2025 exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium fell after the VPU-3 berth was halted by a UAV strike and Black Sea storms.
- Shipments were reallocated with increased volumes on the Atyrau–Samara corridor and higher deliveries to China, while other routes held near planned levels.
- Kazakhstan reported two tankers, Matilda and Delta Harmony, were attacked near the CPC terminal but were not carrying Kazakh oil and suffered no crew casualties.
- The ministry described the incident as unacceptable sabotage that threatens global energy security and confirmed the reduction was temporary.
- Some outlets reported exports through the CPC dropped by about 45% from plans, and authorities noted logistics were adjusted rather than cutting production.