The Hungarian energy company Mol is considering the use of the Ukrainian pipeline “Odesa – Brody” as a key route for diversifying oil supplies and reducing dependence on resources from the Russian Federation. This move could represent a significant breakthrough for Hungary, which is often criticized for its high volume of imports of Russian energy resources.
This is reported by Finway
Potential of Ukrainian Oil Transport Infrastructure
The “Odesa – Brody” pipeline is capable of transporting up to 14.5 million tons of oil per year. Its route begins at the Black Sea port of Odesa and extends to the southern branch of the “Druzhba” system near the Ukrainian-Polish border. From there, oil can be delivered to Hungary, opening the way for importing raw materials from various international sources via maritime routes.
Currently, Mol relies solely on oil supplies through the Adriatic Sea, which is the only alternative to Russian oil. However, connecting to the “Odesa – Brody” pipeline is associated with a number of challenges. In particular, the port of Odesa has repeatedly suffered missile strikes from Russia, and the pipeline itself is currently not in operation and requires significant financial investment for restoration.
Decline in Russian Oil Exports
Against this backdrop, oil exports from the Russian Federation have decreased to their lowest level since February 2025. In the four weeks leading up to July 6, the average daily volume of maritime oil shipments from Russia was 3.12 million barrels, which is 3% lower compared to the previous period ending June 29. At the same time, during this same period, oil production in the country increased by approximately 60,000 barrels per day, and the volumes processed at refineries rose by 140,000 barrels per day.
The Hungarian oil company Mol, criticized for maintaining a strong dependence on Russian energy resources, considers the Ukrainian pipeline “Odesa – Brody” to be the best option for diversifying supplies.