Egypt to Link Oil Refining System into Unified Digitally Managed Network

Egypt to Link Oil Refining System into Unified Digitally Managed Network

Egypt’s oil refining system is being linked into a unified network through the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) that will be managed online, Petroleum Minister Tarek el-Molla has announced.

Molla explained that the development of the refining system and the petrochemical industry began in 2016 through the overall vision of the program launched in conjunction with the implementation of the economic reform program.

Speaking at the meetings of the general assemblies of public sector oil companies, Molla indicated that this development is carried out in full integration between increasing and modernizing the capabilities of production units and applying management digital transformation.

He explained that this ensures the highest performance efficiency, which was positively reflected in the sustainability of the provision of petroleum products and petrochemicals for the local market.

He pointed out the vital role of the Amreya and Alexandria refineries and their contribution to providing the needs of the Alexandria and Lower Egypt region, stressing the importance of expanding the capacities of polyvinyl chloride factories.

For his part, chairman of Amreya Petroleum Refining Company Hossam Shawky said that more than 3.6 million tons of crude were refined.

He announced that the refinery produced 84,000 tons of butane, one million tons of mazut, 424,000 tons of