CPC resumes oil lifting at its marine terminal

 On 30 November 2023, oil lifting on tankers was resumed at the Marine Terminal of Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Lifting was suspended in accordance with the storm warnings issued by the Novorossiysk Harbor Master and actual adverse weather conditions. Floating hoses and Single Point Moorings were inspected, Kazinform News Agency cites the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. 

Damage of a floating hose of SPM-3 inner string was discovered - hose kink caused by abnormal storm conditions.

Therefore, in accordance with CPC’s uncompromising position on environmental protection and safety, also in the course of operation of the equipment of the Consortium’s Marine Terminal in the Black Sea, to prevent emergencies caused by oil spill, SPM-3 was taken out of service. There is no oil spill, no conditions exist to cause an emergency, and there is no threat to community, flora and fauna of the Black Sea, reads the company’s statement.

Note that oil lifting due to weather conditions in autumn-winter and in spring is stopped regularly and is a routine event. Oil is currently being lifted from the Marine Terminal in standard mode via SPM-1 and SPM-2.

The damaged strings of the floating hoses at SPM-3 will be replaced using the available spares in stock subject to favorable weather conditions. Once SPM-3 is put back into service after replacement of damaged strings of floating hose the information will be provided.