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Company Operating Kulevi Refinery Says It Will Process ‘Entirely Non-Russian Origin’ Crude Oil
Black Sea Petroleum, a company owned by Georgian businesswoman Maka Asatiani that operates the newly launched Kulevi oil refinery in western Georgia, announced that it will begin refining “crude oil of entirely non-Russian origin” starting in August-September, saying the shift will “open doors to high-margin markets” for its products. July 1’s statement said the company
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Hot Air
· Jun 29, 2026
Another Russian Oil Refinery in Flames
Another Russian Oil Refinery in Flames
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
Georgia's only oil refinery to stop processing Russian crude
Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), which operates the Kulevi oil refinery on the Georgian coast, said the facility would no longer process Russian crude oil in order to have greater access to other markets.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
AzerNews
· Jul 2, 2026
Georgian refinery announces plan to stop importing Russian oil
The oil refinery in the Georgian Black Sea port of Kulevi will fully cease processing Russian crude oil beginning in August-September 2026.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 11, 2026
Russian Diesel Export Ban Sends Global Fuel Prices Higher
Russia's decision to ban diesel exports last week has disrupted global fuel markets, deepening concerns over tightening supplies and driving diesel prices sharply higher, even in regions that stopped importing Russian fuel years ago.
TASS
· Jul 10, 2026
Gasoline, diesel export ban needed to stabilize fuel situation — Deputy PM Novak
The complete ban on diesel and gasoline exports remains in effect in Russia until July 31
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Related coverage for "Company Operating Kulevi Refinery Says It Will Process ‘Entirely Non-Russian Origin’ Crude Oil": Hot Air — Another Russian Oil Refinery in Flames. The Kyiv Independent — Georgia's only oil refinery to stop processing Russian crude. South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market. AzerNews — Georgian refinery announces plan to stop importing Russian oil. Sada Elbalad — Russian Diesel Export Ban Sends Global Fuel Prices Higher. TASS — Gasoline, diesel export ban needed to stabilize fuel situation — Deputy PM Novak