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Oil shipments to Hungary via the Friendship oil pipeline have resumed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced on his Facebook page early Sunday afternoon.
The Minister reassured citizens that “Hungary’s energy supply is secure.” The resumption follows recent disruptions and challenges surrounding the pipeline’s operation.
As Hungary Today reported, recently, a potential terrorist attack targeting the pipeline was prevented, averting a significant threat to Hungary’s energy infrastructure. Authorities acted swiftly, ensuring the pipeline’s safety and emphasizing the critical importance of its uninterrupted operation.
The Friendship pipeline, supplying Hungary and other European nations with Russian crude oil, has faced increasing vulnerabilities amid regional tensions.
Earlier in September, operations on the Friendship pipeline were briefly halted, causing concern for Hungary’s economy. As our news report noted, this stoppage posed risks to MOL (Hungarian multinational oil and gas company) potentially impacting its financial stability and reducing its value. The pipeline’s crucial role in supplying crude oil to Hungarian refineries underscores its strategic importance to Hungary’s energy security.
The recent resumption of oil shipments through the pipeline alleviates immediate concerns about supply disruptions.
However, the ongoing geopolitical environment highlights the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure. The country remains committed to ensuring stable and secure energy supplies while navigating these challenges.
The Friendship pipeline’s restoration is a vital step in stabilizing Hungary’s energy landscape, ensuring that domestic and industrial needs are met despite mounting external pressures.
Via MTI; Featured Image: Pixabay