OREANDA-NEWS. April 06, 2009. During the 1st quarter 2009, Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) loaded out 8765 thousand tons of crude oil at its Marine Terminal near Novorossiysk, which is 20.5% more than in the same period last year (7272 thousand tons). In March, 3044 thousand tons were loaded, or 22% more than in March 2008, reported the press-centre of CPC.

An all time high since 2001 when the pipeline system was brought on line, this remarkable performance has been achieved without detriment to the reliability of system operations and with due compliance with all HSE requirements.

CPC Shareholders: Russian Federation (represented by Transneft (24%) and CPC Company (7%)) - 31%; Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazmunaygaz) - 19%; Chevron Caspian Pipeline Consortium Company - 15%; LUKARCO B.V. - 12,5%; Mobil Caspian Pipeline Company - 7,5%; Rosneft-Shell Caspian Ventures Limited - 7,5%; BG Overseas Holding Limited -