Kazakhstan's Association of Oil, Gas and Energy Sector Organizations (Kazenergy) has said that ongoing drone attacks targeting tankers near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal could force Kazakhstan to revise its oil export and production plans.

The association warned that the recent incidents involving the tankers Nordic Zenith, ASIA, NISSOS IOS, and NELSA have created a new risk factor for Kazakhstan’s crude exports. While CPC operations have resumed quickly after each incident, Kazenergy cautioned that repeated disruptions could have broader consequences for the country’s energy sector, The Caspian Post reports via TASS.

According to the association, continued or prolonged restrictions may drive up insurance premiums and freight costs, while prompting shipowners to tighten operating requirements. Over time, these pressures could lead Kazakhstan to adjust both its export schedules and oil production plans.

Kazenergy stressed that the situation highlights the urgent need for stronger international coordination to safeguard civilian shipping and cross-border energy infrastructure.

The association also noted that the rapid restoration of CPC operations demonstrates the pipeline system’s operational resilience. However, it emphasized that the recurring nature of the attacks underscores the need for comprehensive protection along the entire export route-from the pipeline and marine terminal to tanker logistics.

A series of drone strikes has targeted tankers operating near the CPC marine terminal in recent days, raising fresh concerns over the security of one of Kazakhstan’s most important oil export corridors.