The Nizhny Novgorod region also faced drone strikes, which resulted in fires at two oil facilities. In total, authorities reported that they shot down 49 drones across these regions—19 in Leningrad and 30 in Nizhny Novgorod. Such disruptions have led Russian refineries to urgently seek alternative export routes.

This situation is critical because Russia relies heavily on its oil exports for revenue. The damage to facilities like those owned by Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez and Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim poses risks not only to local economies but also to global oil markets.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, Nigeria’s Navy has been actively combating illegal refining and oil theft. On May 1, they destroyed five illegal refining sites in Rivers State, recovering over 500 meters of hoses used for unauthorized pipeline connections. Captain Abiodun Folorunsho noted that these operations have significantly curtailed criminal activities along the Calabar-Oron channel.

The Luanda Refinery in Angola stands as the only fully functional refinery in the country with a capacity of 65,000 Barrels Per Stream Day (BPSD). Angola exported approximately 1,152,930 barrels of oil per day in March 2026. However, the Luanda Refinery is undergoing expansion to increase fuel production fourfold.

As for the Cabinda Refinery, it is scheduled to begin commercial operations before the end of the second quarter of 2026. This expansion reflects Angola’s strategic efforts to bolster its refining capacity amidst fluctuating global demands.

The interconnectedness of these events highlights how geopolitical tensions can ripple across global markets. Refineries must adapt quickly to shifting circumstances—whether through expanding capacities or seeking new export channels—to maintain stability.

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