Hungary and Slovakia are agreeing to build a new pipeline that links their refineries in what they say will boost regional fuel security.
Published:FILE - A general view of MOL's Danube refinery which produces fuel from Russian crude oil in Szzhalombatta, Hungary, on Sept. 27, 2025. – Hungary and Slovakia have agreed to build a pipeline that will transport oil products like gasoline and diesel in what Slovakia's Energy Ministry on Tuesday called a step toward improving the stability of fuel supplies in the region.
The pipeline, which will link Hungary's refinery in Százhalombatta with Slovakia's refinery in the capital Bratislava, will be 127 kilometers long and be capable of transporting 1.5 million tons of gas and diesel per year, the ministry said.Work on linking the two refineries, both of which are owned by Hungary's Mol Group, should be completed by the first half of 2027, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Monday from Brussels, where the agreement was signed. Szijjártó said the fuel link would “add further value from the perspective of Hungary’s energy supply and diesel supply, while helping to counter the effects of wars around the world.” The agreement comes as Hungary and Slovakia, the only two countries in the European Union that continue to import Russian oil, have been locked in aRussian oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline have been interrupted since late January. Ukraine says a Russian drone strike damaged the pipeline’s infrastructure, and that repairing it carried risks to technicians. Even if restored, Ukrainian officials say, the pipeline would remain vulnerable to further Russian attacks. Hungary and Slovakia's governments have accused Ukraine of deliberately holding up supplies of Russian crude, and vowed to take strong countermeasures against Kyiv until oil flows resume. Hungary's government has alreadyIn its statement, Slovakia's Energy Ministry said the supply disruptions had “highlighted the vulnerability of energy infrastructure and the need to diversify supply routes and sources.” “The new pipeline should therefore improve supply flexibility and enable more efficient fuel transfers between refineries in both countries,” it said.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Atlantic Beach urges riders to follow e-bike rules amid spring breakGas station awning toppled during thunderstorms in Nassau CountyWeather Authority Alert Day: Front brings risk of severe storms, gusty winds, tornadoes and hailPonte Vedra double murder happened very close to another high profile crime sceneTSA staffing shortages, sprawling line of thunderstorms affecting Spring Break flightsLights Out: Residents, businesses asked to turn off non-essential lights for bird migrationJU women's basketball team will face LSU on Friday in NCAA tourney opener0:47Tommy Fleetwood signs kids' autographs at The Players ChampionshipDay 3 at The Players ChampionshipPhase II water shortage affects Duval County and surrounding counties, simple tips to save waterSuspect arrested in Nassau County after fatal double shooting near TPCGov. DeSantis highlights some of his wins, priorities moving forward during newser in JacksonvilleGov. DeSantis highlights some of his wins, priorities moving forward during newser in JacksonvilleOrange Park police successfully prevent rumored unauthorized event from taking place▶Jacksonville’s sports surge this month expected to bring nearly $55M economic impact, boost tourism▶Nocatee community rallies around resident who was left with a brain injury after a golf cart crashFrom Gumbo to Golf, Weather Authority weekend forecastNews4JAX anchor Melanie Lawson recaps her time at TPC Sawgrass
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