Oil Supply Resumes After Attack on Druzhba Pipeline
Following a drone strike attributed to Ukraine, oil transport from Russia to Hungary has recommenced after repairs.
The Druzhba oil pipeline, a critical energy infrastructure route for Hungary and Slovakia, temporarily suspended oil deliveries to Hungary following a drone attack.
Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, announced the incident via video while en route to Stuttgart, attributing the initial information to Russian Energy Ministry sources.
Later, Pavel Sorokin, Deputy Minister of Energy in Russia, confirmed that the damage had been repaired by the Russian system operator, allowing oil transport to Hungary to resume.
Szijjártó noted that repairs were already underway and conveyed optimism that oil shipments could restart later in the day, barring any unforeseen complications.
He underscored the importance of the Druzhba pipeline for Hungary's energy supply, describing it as a matter of national sovereignty.
In his address, Szijjártó condemned the drone attacks targeting Hungary's energy infrastructure and called on Ukrainian authorities to refrain from such actions.
He stated that Hungary should not be held responsible for the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing that it is essential to protect Hungary’s energy resources amidst the geopolitical tensions.
Szijjártó also reiterated Hungary's commitment to its energy security, which he framed as a critical national concern.
He has previously sought guarantees from European entities regarding the protection of Hungary's energy supply networks.
The Druzhba pipeline incident highlights the vulnerabilities of energy infrastructures in the region, especially amidst the ongoing conflict and the complex relationships between the nations involved.
Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, announced the incident via video while en route to Stuttgart, attributing the initial information to Russian Energy Ministry sources.
Later, Pavel Sorokin, Deputy Minister of Energy in Russia, confirmed that the damage had been repaired by the Russian system operator, allowing oil transport to Hungary to resume.
Szijjártó noted that repairs were already underway and conveyed optimism that oil shipments could restart later in the day, barring any unforeseen complications.
He underscored the importance of the Druzhba pipeline for Hungary's energy supply, describing it as a matter of national sovereignty.
In his address, Szijjártó condemned the drone attacks targeting Hungary's energy infrastructure and called on Ukrainian authorities to refrain from such actions.
He stated that Hungary should not be held responsible for the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing that it is essential to protect Hungary’s energy resources amidst the geopolitical tensions.
Szijjártó also reiterated Hungary's commitment to its energy security, which he framed as a critical national concern.
He has previously sought guarantees from European entities regarding the protection of Hungary's energy supply networks.
The Druzhba pipeline incident highlights the vulnerabilities of energy infrastructures in the region, especially amidst the ongoing conflict and the complex relationships between the nations involved.
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