• Will Kuwait refinery be a good option for power plants?
  • The refinery will have high flexibility as it is designed to process various types of Kuwait crude including the Kuwait Heavy Crude (KHC) oil, which will be produced according to KPC upstream strategy. It will provide mainly clean fuel oil to the power plants; and an expansion plan to full conversion is considered as a suitable option.
  • How much oil does Kuwait refinery produce?
  • The refinery can produce 340,000 b/d of low-sulfur petroleum products¡ªincluding gasoline, diesel, and kerosine¡ªconforming to Euro 5-quality emission standards for the domestic and global markets based on a feedstock of exclusively Kuwaiti heavy crude.
  • How has the al Zour Refinery helped Kuwait diversify its oil exports?
  • The Al Zour refinery has helped Kuwait diversify its petroleum exports. Kuwait¡¯s oil exports are shifting from crude oil to refined petroleum products following the addition of new refining capacity, according to US Energy Information Administration data.
  • What is Kuwait heavy crude (KHC)?
  • This strategic project will utilize Kuwait Heavy Crude (KHC) and other types of crude to supply the power stations with clean fuels (less than 1 % of sulphur content). Located at Al-Zour area, 90 km south of Kuwait. The land was reformed by transferring sand from the sea bottom and compacted. State of the art technologies are utilized.
  • Why is Kuwait expanding its refining capacity?
  • This latest addition is pivotal in increasing the refinery¡¯s daily processing capacity from its current level of 410,000 barrels to an impressive 615,000 barrels. This marks a significant enhancement in Kuwait¡¯s refining capacity, showcasing the nation¡¯s commitment to strengthening its role in the global energy market .
  • How much oil does Kuwait Export a day?
  • In June and July 2023, Kuwait exported more than 1 million barrels per day (b/d) of petroleum products and liquified petroleum gas, the highest volume of products the country has exported. By contrast, crude oil exports averaged about 1.6 million b/d in June and July, down from an average of 1.8 million b/d in the same period of 2022.