One of Transneft’s largest hubs is on fire in Bashkortostan: what we know
13 May 13:59
On Wednesday, May 13, a fire broke out at the Nurlino LPS—a line production and control station that is part of Transneft’s main oil pipeline system—in the Russian region of Bashkortostan. Thick black smoke rose above the facility and was visible from a distance. The incident was reported by the Astra Telegram channel, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
What happened at the Nurlino LPS
According to media reports, the fire at the Nurlino LPS in Bashkortostan began on May 13. Videos released by eyewitnesses show a thick column of dark smoke rising above the oil facility.
The Nurlino oil pumping station is part of the infrastructure of the Russian company Transneft and is located at the intersection of major oil pipelines connecting Western Siberia with central regions of Russia.
The distance from the station to the border with Ukraine is over 1,200 kilometers.
What is being said about the causes of the fire
The causes of the fire have not yet been definitively established. Local Telegram channels and the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the fire may have been caused by a violation of the technological process at the Transneft facility.
At the same time, initial reports noted that no air raid alerts were issued in Bashkortostan, and Russian authorities initially did not comment on the incident.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that fire and rescue units had been dispatched to the scene.
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Why the Nurlino LPS is important
An LPS is a linear production and dispatch station that ensures the operation of main oil pipelines. Such facilities are responsible for pumping, monitoring, and distributing oil flows.
“Nurlino” is considered one of the major hubs in the “Transneft” system.
Due to its strategic location, the station is crucial for transporting raw materials from Western Siberia to the central regions of the Russian Federation and onward to export destinations.
Fires at Russian oil facilities have become more frequent
The incident in Bashkortostan occurred amid a series of fires and explosions at Russian oil infrastructure facilities. On the night of May 13, there were also reports of drone attacks in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation and fires near port infrastructure.
The Ukrainian side did not comment on these reports.
Separately, media outlets mentioned a fire at the “Kremlin in Izmailovo” complex in Moscow. This refers not to the Kremlin in the center of the Russian capital, but to a cultural and entertainment complex on the outskirts of the city.
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