Successive Fires Hit European Refineries: Third Oil Facility Ignites in Two Days.

A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery located in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, which belongs to the Hungarian company “MOL Group”. This refinery processes Russian crude oil that arrives via the “Druzhba” pipeline.
This fire is the third of its kind in just two days at European refineries that rely on refining Russian oil, raising concerns about the potential impact on the fuel market in the European continent.

This fire comes after an explosion at a refinery belonging to “Lukoil” in Romania on Monday, and a fire at the largest Hungarian oil complex on Tuesday night, both of which belong to the “MOL Group”.

The Bratislava refinery is one of the vital facilities in Central Europe, refining about 124,000 barrels per day, and exporting a large part of its production to other European countries. Official data indicate that Slovakia relies on Russia for importing 82% of its oil, equivalent to 4.2 million tons per year.

Although the causes of the fire are still unknown, the Slovak authorities are continuing their investigations to determine the circumstances of the accident. Observers believe that the recurrence of fires in European oil facilities within 48 hours raises questions about energy security and the safety of infrastructure in the continent.