Kazakhstan Signals Willingness to Increase German Oil Flows Via Druzhba

Kazakhstan has signaled its readiness to boost oil deliveries to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline, focusing on the needs of the Schwedt refinery and the capacity available to move oil across the Russian transit route. Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliev explained in discussions with journalists that any increase would hinge largely on how much demand exists at Schwedt and how much throughput can be secured through Russia. He added that several suppliers have shown interest in supplying oil along this corridor, and any decision would be taken in close coordination with all participants involved in the supply chain. This approach reflects ongoing collaboration among Kazakh producers, trading partners, and government agencies to align market needs with the infrastructure that connects Central Asia to European refineries. Satkaliev emphasized the importance of a unified, multi party process to ensure that any potential rise in volumes is managed smoothly and transparently for all stakeholders involved in the Druzhba route.