Refinery in Georgian port of Kulevi to completely stop using Russian oil in August-September

The oil refinery in the Georgian port of Kulevi plans to completely stop importing Russian oil by August-September 2026, said Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), the refinery's owner, Report informs.

"Starting in August-September of this year, the company will begin refining exclusively non-Russian crude oil. This will open access to highly profitable markets for Black Sea Petroleum's products," reads the statement.

According to the company, in the first half of 2026, the refinery's oil refining volume exceeded 650,000 tons.

Furthermore, BSP has expanded its partnership with the international technology corporation Honeywell to include equipment supply and the implementation of automated control systems.

The company also announced plans to expand production.

"In the first quarter of 2027, the refinery intends to begin producing road bitumen for the domestic and export markets, and from the second quarter, aviation fuel," the statement noted.