• Which is the largest refinery in the Philippines?
  • Petron Bataan Refinery is the largest refinery in the Philippines. Credit: Petron Corporation. The Refinery Master Plan phase 2 (RMP-2) commenced commercial operations in January 2016. Credit: Daelim. The RMP-2 project employed 16,000 workers. Credit: Daelim. Petron Bataan Refinery is the largest refinery in the Philippines.
  • When did Petron Bataan refinery expansion start?
  • The Petron Bataan refinery expansion, named Refinery master plan phase 2 (RMP-2), was initiated in April 2011 and began commercial operations in January 2016. The project was developed with an investment of $2bn.
  • How does Bataan refinery work?
  • Considered one of the most advanced facilities in the region, our refinery processes crude oil into various petroleum products including gasoline, diesel, LPG, jet fuel, kerosene and petrochemicals. From Bataan, we move our products mainly by sea to nearly 30 terminals located across the archipelago.
  • What is Petron Bataan refinery (PBR)?
  • In April 2011, Petron Bataan Refinery (PBR) celebrated its 50th anniversary with the launch of its Upgrade Project dubbed the Refinery MasterPlan Phase 2 (RMP-2). RMP-2 is the company¡¯s biggest and most ambitious project to date.
  • Does Petron Bataan refinery have a DCU?
  • The Petron Bataan refinery has a DCU, which uses cyclic processes to thermally crack vacuum residue or other residue feedstocks into gas, light products and petroleum coke. The DCU is widely used for residue upgrading or zero-fuel oil production.
  • What makes PBR a great oil refining & petrochemical company?
  • Proudly built and run by Filipino engineers, PBR is one of the most modern integrated oil refining and petrochemical complexes in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2017, the PBR, through its increased capabilities, maximized its 180,000 barrels per day capacity, attaining its highest utilization rate.