Kuwait’s KIPIC starts commercial operations of 1st phase of Al-Zour Refinery

Kuwait’s KIPIC starts commercial operations of 1st phase of Al-Zour Refinery

The Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) has announced the start of commercial operations of the first phase at the Al-Zour Refinery project.

The Al Zour Refinery is an oil refinery under construction in Kuwait. It is the largest refinery in the Middle East. The company said that the project will contribute to providing jobs for Kuwaiti citizens.

Acting CEO of KIPIC, Mr. Waleed Al-Bader said in a statement 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 energy demand, as it limits emissions of gases polluting the environment and improves air quality, the acting CEO added.

Mr. Al-Bader noted 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.

Further, 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.

For his part, Executive Vice President of Al-Zour Refinery, Mr. Khaled Al-Awadhi noted that operating the first phase of the refinery would enhance the growth of