Kazakh Oil Refinery 'Condensat' to Process Russian Crude, Send 70% of Fuel Output to Russia

Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced on August 25, 2026, that the refinery 'Condensat' will process Russian crude oil. The refinery will then send 70% of its diesel and gasoline output back to Russia. This decision was made amid shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure. The refinery's operations will involve accepting Russian crude oil for processing, with the resulting fuel products being sent back to Russia. The move is reported by both Kazakhstan's Energy Ministers, Yerlan Akkenzhenov and Erlan Akkenzhayev. The exact percentage and logistics of the fuel transfer have been confirmed by multiple sources, though no further details on the transportation method or timing have been provided. The decision reflects a strategic shift in energy cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia, despite ongoing regional tensions. The refinery's role in this arrangement underscores the economic interdependence between the two nations.