A drone attack in western Siberia has forced the full suspension of operations at the Tyumen oil refinery.
Key facts
- •The Tyumen refinery has suspended all crude oil processing and petroleum output.
- •Governor Alexander Moor confirmed the facility was struck by a Ukrainian drone on Saturday.
- •The attack damaged a diesel hydrotreating unit and a high-octane gasoline production unit.
- •The refinery processed 5.7 million metric tons of crude oil in 2024.
- •RI-Invest, the owner of the refinery, did not respond to requests for comment.
The Tyumen oil refinery in western Siberia has fully halted crude oil processing and petroleum product output following a drone attack that occurred this weekend. Tyumen region Governor Alexander Moor confirmed on Saturday that a Ukrainian drone struck the facility, resulting in a fire.
By the numbers
Damage and Production Impact
The strike damaged secondary processing units at the facility, including a diesel hydrotreating unit with an annual capacity of 2.6 million metric tons and a combined high-octane gasoline production unit. Industry sources indicated that the diesel hydrotreating unit had previously been undergoing repairs due to a separate fire on June 6 caused by internal technical issues.
Refinery Capacity and Ownership
The Tyumen refinery, owned by RI-Invest, has an overall annual production capacity of 9 million metric tons. In 2024, the facility processed 5.7 million metric tons of crude oil, yielding 2.8 million metric tons of diesel and 0.5 million metric tons of gasoline. Industry sources stated that it is currently difficult to estimate the duration of the necessary repairs.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
