Overview
KNPC's Role in Downstream & Refining
Kuwait National Petroleum Company serves as the operational arm of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, overseeing Refining, Gas Processing, and Local Marketing of Petroleum Products. Additionally, it holds ownership of Kuwait Aviation Fuel Supply Company (KAFCO) and has a 60% stake in Kuwait Aromatics Company (KARO).
Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah
The Company actively operates two Crude Oil Refineries on a commercial scale: Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, with a capacity of 346,000 BPD, and Mina Abdullah Refinery, boasting a capacity of 454,000 BPD. Reaching combined capacity of 800,000 BPD.
Gas Processing
Gas Processing is a crucial aspect of Kuwait National Petroleum Company's operations, with ownership of a gas processing plant at Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery inaugurated in 1978. Presently, the plant comprises 5 trains with a production capacity of 3.1 billion standard cubic feet of gas and 332,000 of condensate BPD.
Full-Service Filling Stations
The Company distributes a range of petroleum products to the local market through Subhan and Al-Ahmadi Depots, along with 61 fuel Filling Stations. Additionally, 6 Mobile Stations have been established to address the demand in emerging areas.
Shipping and Exporting Ports
The Company manages 5 Ports and Facilities dedicated to Shipping and Exporting petroleum products. These include the Northern and Southern Piers at Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, the New Pier at Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, The Oil berth in Shuaiba, and the Sea Island at Mina Abdullah Refinery.
Kuwaiti Workforce
The Company’s total workforce stands at 6,573 employees, inclusive of KAFCO. As of last April, the number of Kuwaiti employees in the Company reached 6060, including KAFCO personnel, constituting 92.19% of the overall workforce.
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Inauguration of Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery.
Mina Abdullah Refinery was Built.
Establishment of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC).
Shuaiba Refinery Commences its operations.
Kuwait National Petroleum Company Became a State-Owned Entity.
Ownership of Mina Al-Ahmadi (MAA)and Mina Abdullah (MAB) Refineries transferred to KNPC.
Modernization Project for Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery.
Official Inauguration of Mina Abdullah Refinery Modernization Project.
Unleaded Gasoline was Produced for the First Time at Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery.
The Launching of The Safety, Health and Environment Management System.
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Opening of The New Head Office at Al-Ahmadi.
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KNPC New Logo Introduced.
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Opening of the South Oil Pier.
Euro 4 fuel supplied to the local market.
Golden Jubilee Celebrating the Company’s 50th Anniversary.
Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery Flare Gas Recovery Unit Registered as a UN Clean Development Mechanism Project.
Mina Abdullah Refinery Flare Gas Recovery Unit Registered as a UN Clean Development Mechanism Project.
- 5th Liquefied Petroleum Gas Train Contract Signed.
- Laying the Foundation Stone for the Clean Fuels Project.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Import Facilities Contract Signed.
- New Filling Stations with Modern Design Introduced.
- 4th Liquefied Petroleum Gas Train Commissioned.
Formation of the Innovation Committee.
- Inauguration of the Clean Fuels Project.
- Phase one of Building 100 Modern Filling Stations Completed.
- Inauguration of the 5th Liquefied Petroleum Gas Train.
- Clean Fuels Project Full Commissioning Ceremony.
- 5th Liquefied Petroleum Gas Train Commissioning Ceremony.
