Kazakhstan considering options for oil export capabilities amid Western sanctions against Russia
13:40, 7 April 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Ministry of Oil and Gas is considering the possibility of sending crude to the Black sea transportation of oil amid Western economic sanctions against Russia, this has been reported today by the Minister of Oil and Gas Uzakbay Karabalin.
"We cannot just sit back and wait what might happen. In fact it is in the mind of every professional, especially, of course, the government agency. We cannot predict what sanctions of the West Russia may face. We should consider export capabilities for Kazakh crude", said Karabalin.