Two Oil Tankers Attacked Near Key CPC Terminal in Black Sea
Two oil tankers, Delta Harmony and Matilda, were attacked near the CPC terminal in the Black Sea while awaiting oil loading from Kazakhstan. The incidents may worsen existing disruptions at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium facility, which has already faced challenges from winter weather and previous drone strikes. These attacks are part of escalating regional tensions affecting oil infrastructure, with both Ukraine and Russia targeting maritime operations to disrupt energy exports and funding.
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Two oil tankers were attacked near the Black Sea loading terminal for the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, raising concerns about further disruptions to Kazakhstan's main oil export route. The incidents highlight the escalating impact of regional conflicts on critical energy infrastructure.
Vessels Targeted During Loading Operations
The attacked vessels were identified as Delta Harmony and Matilda, both scheduled to load oil barrels from Kazakhstan at the CPC offshore mooring facility. According to sources familiar with the matter, the ships had moved away from the CPC facility and were awaiting their turn to collect cargoes when the attacks occurred.
| Vessel Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Ships Attacked: | Delta Harmony and Matilda |
| Location: | CPC offshore mooring facility |
| Cargo Type: | Oil barrels from Kazakhstan |
| Status: | Awaiting loading turn |
| Damage Assessment: | Extent unclear |
Impact on CPC Operations
The attacks threaten to compound existing challenges at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, which serves as the primary conduit for Kazakhstan's oil exports. CPC operations have already experienced significant disruptions due to harsh winter weather conditions and damage from a November drone strike that affected mooring infrastructure.
These operational challenges have contributed to reduced supply availability, leading to rising premiums for CPC Blend cargoes. The latest attacks are expected to make vessel owners increasingly cautious about collecting cargoes from the facility, potentially exacerbating supply constraints.
Industry Response and Communication
Several key stakeholders declined to provide immediate responses regarding the incidents:
- The Caspian Pipeline Consortium press office declined to comment
- Delta Tankers, managing Delta Harmony, did not immediately respond to requests
- Thenamaris, managing Matilda, did not answer calls or emails
Escalating Regional Tensions
The attacks represent part of a broader pattern of intensified strikes on oil infrastructure and tankers in the Black Sea region over the past six weeks. Ukraine has been targeting vessels linked to Russia as part of efforts to disrupt petroleum exports and reduce revenues used for war funding. The conflict has also seen Russia striking merchant ships, according to Ukrainian officials, creating a dangerous environment for commercial maritime operations in the strategically important waterway.
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