Moscow, Minsk discussing economic conditions for exporting Belarusian oil products via Russian ports - Russian govt
<p> MINSK, Nov 19 - PrimePress. Russia and Belarus are discussing economic conditions for facilitating exports of Belarusian oil products with the use of Russian infrastructure. Russia’s Deputy Prime Ministers Alexander Novak and Alexei Overchuk held core talks with Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Yuri Nazarov in Moscow on November 18, the Russian government’s website reported. </p> <p> </p> <p> “The central place in the negotiations was taken by the issues of bilateral cooperation between Russia and Belarus in the oil sector, as well as the possibility of using Russian infrastructure for the export of Belarusian oil products,” Prime reports citing the message of the Russian government’s website. </p> <p> </p> <p> “Creating economic conditions for the export of Belarusian oil products with the use of Russian infrastructure remains on the agenda,” the message says. </p> <p> </p> <p> According to Novak, Russian companies are committed to fulfilling their obligations to supply oil to Belarusian refineries (Mozyr Refinery; Naftan (based in Novopolotsk, Vitebsk Oblast). </p> <p> </p> <p> “In accordance with our agreements, Russian companies continue stable oil supplies on long-term and mutually beneficial terms," he said. Such supply conditions are beneficial for both Russian and Belarusian parties, Novak added. </p> <p> </p> <p> As previously reported, Belarus is discussing with Russia the possibility of redirecting oil traffic from Baltic ports, primarily Lithuania, to North-West Russia. Ports in Ust-Luga, Primorsk, Vysotsk and St. Petersburg are under discussion. In particular, Russia’s Lukoil is discussing with the Belarusian concern Belneftekhim the transshipment of oil products via a terminal in the port of Vysotsk. In September, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia had spare capacity for this task, and that this could involve redirecting about 4-6 million tonnes of Belarusian oil products. </p> <p> </p> <p> On November 2, Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko told the Belarus 1 TV channel that Minsk had been working on the issue of reorienting Belarus’ cargo flows from the Baltic ports to the Russian Federation, taking into account the commercial component. In his words, Minsk expects to get “certain favourable price terms” to avoid a situation when the economy of Belarusian enterprises will be affected. </p> <p> </p> <p> Golovchenko also informed that in 2021 Belarus will purchase the bulk of oil in Russia (from 18 to 24 million tonnes, which will be delivered by pipeline), while alternative deliveries will continue. </p> <p> </p> <p> As reported, Belarus is actively diversifying sources of crude oil supply to its refineries after a significant reduction in Russian supplies in January-March 2020 due to price disputes with major Russian oil companies. In particular, Belarus purchased oil from Azerbaijan, Norway, Saudi Arabia and the USA in 2020. End </p>
2020-11-20
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MINSK, Nov 19 - PrimePress. Russia and Belarus are discussing economic conditions for facilitating exports of Belarusian oil products with the use of Russian infrastructure. Russia’s Deputy Prime Ministers Alexander Novak and Alexei Overchuk held core talks with Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Yuri Nazarov in Moscow on November 18, the Russian government’s website reported.
“The central place in the negotiations was taken by the issues of bilateral cooperation between Russia and Belarus in the oil sector, as well as the possibility of using Russian infrastructure for the export of Belarusian oil products,” Prime reports citing the message of the Russian government’s website.
“Creating economic conditions for the export of Belarusian oil products with the use of Russian infrastructure remains on the agenda,” the message says.
According to Novak, Russian companies are committed to fulfilling their obligations to supply oil to Belarusian refineries (Mozyr Refinery; Naftan (based in Novopolotsk, Vitebsk Oblast).
“In accordance with our agreements, Russian companies continue stable oil supplies on long-term and mutually beneficial terms," he said. Such supply conditions are beneficial for both Russian and Belarusian parties, Novak added.
As previously reported, Belarus is discussing with Russia the possibility of redirecting oil traffic from Baltic ports, primarily Lithuania, to North-West Russia. Ports in Ust-Luga, Primorsk, Vysotsk and St. Petersburg are under discussion. In particular, Russia’s Lukoil is discussing with the Belarusian concern Belneftekhim the transshipment of oil products via a terminal in the port of Vysotsk. In September, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia had spare capacity for this task, and that this could involve redirecting about 4-6 million tonnes of Belarusian oil products.
On November 2, Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko told the Belarus 1 TV channel that Minsk had been working on the issue of reorienting Belarus’ cargo flows from the Baltic ports to the Russian Federation, taking into account the commercial component. In his words, Minsk expects to get “certain favourable price terms” to avoid a situation when the economy of Belarusian enterprises will be affected.
Golovchenko also informed that in 2021 Belarus will purchase the bulk of oil in Russia (from 18 to 24 million tonnes, which will be delivered by pipeline), while alternative deliveries will continue.
As reported, Belarus is actively diversifying sources of crude oil supply to its refineries after a significant reduction in Russian supplies in January-March 2020 due to price disputes with major Russian oil companies. In particular, Belarus purchased oil from Azerbaijan, Norway, Saudi Arabia and the USA in 2020. End