KUNA : KIPIC starts commercial operating of first phase of Al-Zour Refinery – General – 06/11/2022 – Kuwait News Agency

KUNA : KIPIC starts commercial operating of first phase of Al-Zour Refinery – General – 06/11/2022 – Kuwait News Agency

By Khaled Al-Mutairi

KUWAIT, Nov 6 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) announced on Sunday start of commercial operations of the first phase at Al-Zour Refinery project.



In a statement to (KUNA), Acting CEO of (KIPIC) Waleed Al-Bader said that the operation is an important historic event and considered a mainstay of the country's development plan.



It provides fuel of high quality and environmental standards to meet the local demand for energy, as it limits emissions of gases polluting the environment and improves air quality, Al-Bader added.



He indicated that it is a vital outlet for the disposal of heavy Kuwaiti oil, and provides other refined products for export in global markets with standard specifications. He praised the exceptional role of the national expertise and the Kuwaiti youth, who were qualified according to the highest professional levels in leading and implementing the operations of the Al-Zour refinery.



Al-Bader expressed his thanks and appreciation for all the efforts made in achieving this national achievement.



For his part, Executive Vice President of Al-Zour Refinery Khaled Al-Awadhi told (KUNA) that operating the first phase of the refinery would enhance the