• What is the future of oil refining in the Dominican Republic?
  • Yet, uncertainty remains around the future of the industry due to pressures around climate change and unpredictable price cycles. Leonardo Aguilera, President of Refineria Dominicana de Petroleo (Refidomsa), the leading oil refining company in the Dominican Republic, is taking steps to ensure the business will thrive in the coming years.
  • Where is the Dominican petroleum refinery located?
  • Dominican Petroleum Refinery (Refidomsa) is located close to the Haina Occidental port in the Dominican Republic. Commissioned in early 1973, the refinery has a hydro-skimming configuration and produces 34,000 barrels a day. The refinery imports 30 million barrels of crude and related products each year.
  • How many barrels a day does the Dominican refinery produce?
  • Commissioned in early 1973, the refinery has a hydro-skimming configuration and produces 34,000 barrels a day. The refinery imports 30 million barrels of crude and related products each year. The refinery was formed as a joint venture between the Dominican Government and Shell International Petroleum with equal shareholdings.
  • When did the Dominican oil refinery start?
  • The Dominican Government invited international companies for the development of an oil refinery in 1967. In 1969 it was decided to develop a refinery with a crude processing capacity of up to 30,000b/d to fulfill domestic fuel demand. The investment was estimated to be around $30m.
  • Who owns the Dominican refinery?
  • The refinery was formed as a joint venture between the Dominican Government and Shell International Petroleum with equal shareholdings. In December 2008, the Dominican State acquired Shell¡¯s 50% stake for $110m. ¡°The refinery imports 30 million barrels of crude and related products each year.¡±
  • Who owns Refineria Dominicana de Petroleo?
  • The project was named Refineria Dominicana de Petroleo in which the Dominican State and the Shell Company held 50% each. PdVSA and Refidomsa refinery signed a contract for the purchase-sale of crude oil and by-products in 2005.