Caspian Pipeline Consortium resumes operations after lengthy repairs and winter delays
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has restarted news unit No. 3 after months of repairs. Severe winter weather in the Black Sea had delayed the work, but operations are now back on track. Meanwhile, a second pumping station remains damaged after being out of service for over a year.
Unit No. 2 of the CPC has been non-operational since 16 November 2024. A large hole—measuring 3.5 by 2 metres—left part of the station submerged. Repairs only began in January 2026, leaving the unit offline for roughly 14 months.
Units No. 1 and No. 3 are currently running without issues. The CPC is now operating at full capacity, loading two tankers each day.
To strengthen operations, the Ministry of Energy has ordered two new pumping units from the United Arab Emirates. Delivery is expected in about 30 days. Once they arrive, installation and removal of old units will take another 40 days. The entire process, from delivery to full setup, should span around 70 days.
The CPC continues to function at maximum output despite ongoing challenges. Unit No. 2 remains partially submerged, but new equipment is on the way. Full repairs and upgrades are expected to complete within the next few months.
