What is the immediate operational impact of the drone attack on Sibur's Zapsibneftekhim plant?

The drone attack caused damage to Sibur's Zapsibneftekhim petrochemical complex in Tobolsk, leading to an indefinite shutdown 'while the extent of the damage and its consequences are being assessed.' As a direct result, no LPG volumes were offered for delivery from the Tobolsk loading point on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) the following day, halting regular sales of approximately 4,000 metric tons per day of technical propane-butane mix (PBT).

How significant is Zapsibneftekhim’s role in Russia’s LPG production and domestic petrochemical supply chain?

Zapsibneftekhim produces around 6 million metric tons of LPG annually, accounting for roughly 40% of Russia's total LPG output; about half of this LPG is consumed as feedstock for petrochemical production at Sibur's integrated complex in Tobolsk, making it a critical node in both national energy supply and domestic chemical manufacturing.

Russia's Sibur Petrochemical Plant Shut After Drone Attack, Sources Say

Aug 11, 2026

Russia's Sibur Zapsibneftekhim petrochemical complex was damaged and shut indefinitely following a drone attack in western Siberia. The facility produces approximately 40% of Russia's total LPG output, causing immediate supply disruptions on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange.

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2026-08-11

Russia's Sibur Petrochemical Plant Shut After Drone Attack, Sources Say

Russia's Sibur Petrochemical Plant Shut After Drone Attack, Sources Say

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