• What is palm kernel oil extraction & refining?
  • Palm kernel oil (PKO) extraction and refining techniques involves operations such as sorting of kernels, handling, mechanical pressing, filtration of crude oil, thermal, chemical and physical treatment of crude oil to obtain desired edible oil that suits variety of applications.
  • How does a palm kernel oilcake work?
  • The expelled kernel oil flows through the slots distributed over the barrel circumference. The oilcake leaves the extraction machine through an adjustable cone and is then delivered to the second pressing Because of their high oil content, Palm kernels have to be subjected to 2 stage pressing for maximum oil yield.
  • How many oil refineries does Iraq have?
  • Iraq plans to increase its refinery capacity to 1.25 million barrels of crude oil in the coming years. Apart from its five official refineries, the Kurdistan Region owns dozens of small and medium-sized unofficial refineries in Erbil, Sulaimani, and Duhok provinces.
  • How many oil refineries does Kurdistan have?
  • Apart from its five official refineries, the Kurdistan Region owns dozens of small and medium-sized unofficial refineries in Erbil, Sulaimani, and Duhok provinces. Collectively, these facilities currently refine over 286,000 barrels of crude oil daily, exporting their products to domestic markets.
  • Why did Iraqi Prime Minister inaugurate the Karbala refinery?
  • The Iraqi prime minister inaugurated the Karbala refinery this spring, despite previous setbacks. According to official statements, it refines 140,000 barrels of crude oil per day. During a visit to the Baiji refinery this year, he emphasized meeting domestic needs through domestic oil product production.
  • How palm kernel oil is processed?
  • The dried palm kernels are sold to palm kernel mills to extract palm kernel oil. For crude palm oil processing, it generally required complete processes such as sterilization, threshing, cooking, pressing, washing, purification, and drying.