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.
Establishment of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and launch of the Company’s first logo.
Opening of the Company’s former Head Office in Mubarakiya area.
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Laying the foundation stone for Shuaiba Refinery.
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Official inauguration of Shuaiba Refinery.
Merger of Mina Abdullah Refinery with KNPC.
Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery and the LPG Plant are administratively integrated into KNPC.
Complete transition to unleaded Gasoline production.
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Opening of the new South Pier at Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery.
Opening of the KNPC’s new Main Administrative Head Office in Ahmadi City.
Opening of the first two new filling stations (No. 141 and No. 142) in Sabah Al-Ahmad City as part of KNPC’s plan to build 100 new stations.
Official opening of the Clean Fuels Project.
Full operation of Al-Zour Refinery.
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Celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of KNPC.