The key facts
- The first tanker with Russian diesel is planned to be sent to the US on October 22 — Alexander Novak
- The vessel's displacement is 40 thousand tons
- The number and volumes of subsequent deliveries have not yet been disclosed
The first tanker will depart on October 22
The first tanker with Russian diesel fuel is planned to be sent to the US on October 22. This was announced by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. According to him, the vessel's displacement is 40 thousand tons, and new deliveries are expected to follow the first batch.
Statements about delivery plans
“We will meet the US demand for diesel within our capabilities,” Novak said. The Deputy Prime Minister also announced the dispatch of subsequent tankers in the near future, but their number, the volumes of future batches, and specific timing have not yet been specified.
Context of the agreements
Deliveries of Russian diesel to the US became possible after agreements between Moscow and Washington. Earlier, Novak said that the fuel would be supplied both directly to the American market and to other foreign buyers. According to his earlier statements, Russian diesel could enter the American market 15–20 days after the signing of commercial agreements; potential buyers in the US, according to him, had already been identified, and the parties were coordinating the cost and volumes of deliveries.
