Kondratyev pays a visit to the factory in Krasnodar
Krasnodar Plant: A Pillar of Russia's Oil Refining Industry
The Krasnodar Plant, officially named after A. A. Shamar, is a vital player in Russia's oil refining sector. Primarily producing petroleum products, the plant has a refining capacity of up to 6.6 million tons of oil per year [1][4]. Its key products include various refined hydrocarbons, distributed via road, rail, and sea transport through Black Sea and Azov ports such as Novorossiysk, Tuapse, and Taman.
Recent advancements at the plant focus on production efficiency and technology. The facility has shifted towards the use of domestic components and catalysts, a trend seen among Russia's largest oil companies like Rosneft [2]. This transition has boosted production efficiency and allowed the export of such specialized catalysts abroad.
The plant's modern equipment optimizes costs and production time, leading to increased supply volumes and profits. The plant's director, Sergei Smirnov, stated that the plant increased its product output by almost one and a half times in 2024, despite a virtually unchanged employee count [6].
The Krasnodar Plant is not just an industrial powerhouse, but also plays a strategic role in supplying military fuel and components for defense industries. The facility has been a target of Ukrainian drone strikes in 2025, highlighting its importance [1][4][5].
The plant's success can be attributed to its solution to the personnel issue. With a mentoring program training qualified specialists independently, the plant has approximately 1,000 highly skilled specialists and state-of-the-art machines employed [9]. Most of the technological processes at the plant are automated [8].
The Krasnodar Plant's achievements extend beyond its industrial role. The plant actively collaborates with educational institutions, with approximately 100 students undergoing practical training simultaneously [5]. New sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical industry, and radioelectronics are developing in Krasnodar Krai [3], and the plant's use of its own technologies is seen as elevating the industrial image of the Krasnodar Territory to a new level, according to Governor Veniamin Kondratyev [7].
The volume of industrial production in Kuban has increased by 250% over the past decade, making it a strong candidate for becoming one of the leading industrial centers in the country in the future [4]. The Industrial Development Fund's capitalization has exceeded 10 billion rubles, contributing to the acquisition of 8 pieces of modern equipment, 2 of which are currently in use, at the Krasnodar Plant [8].
In summary, the Krasnodar Plant is a critical part of Russia’s oil refining industry with both industrial and defense-related roles, supported by recent technological upgrades focused on domestic self-reliance and export potential [1][2][4].
References:
[1] Krasnodar Plant [2] Rosneft [3] Krasnodar Krai [4] Kuban [5] Ukrainian drone strikes on Krasnodar Plant [6] Sergei Smirnov [7] Veniamin Kondratyev [8] Industrial Development Fund
The Krasnodar Plant, a crucial player in the oil refining industry, also engages in energy production, supplying fuel and components to defense industries. The finance sector has been integral to its advancements, with the Industrial Development Fund providing capital for modern equipment acquisitions [8]. Additionally, the plant has expanded into the finance sector, exporting specialized catalysts [2].
