AL DUQM: Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company LLC (Duqm Refinery, OQ8) has marked the export of its 500th shipment of petroleum products via the Duqm Export Terminal, underscoring its rapid progress and pivotal role as a strategic energy hub. The milestone reaffirms the refinery’s operational excellence and its commitment to the safe, consistent delivery of high-quality fuels to global markets.
Eng Abdullah al Ajmi, CEO of Duqm Refinery, stated that since the first shipment in May 2023, the refinery has exported more than 19 million tonnes of refined products worldwide while maintaining an exemplary safety record. This achievement reflects the company’s agility, efficiency, and growth driven by strong operational momentum.
He remarked that achieving the 500th vessel milestone demonstrates what is possible when vision, collaboration, and performance align. The refinery has set new benchmarks in operational excellence, including exceptional loading rates of 130,000 barrels per hour across five berths simultaneously—an indicator of advanced logistics and operational precision.
Al Ajmi noted that the refinery has also demonstrated logistical capabilities by exporting 304,388 metric tonnes of LPG and efficiently handling vessels ranging from small tankers to large LR2 carriers. Notably, it has managed petroleum coke loadings of up to 50,000 tonnes in under 120 hours per shipment.
After more than two years of operations, the night-time berthing and unloading of crude oil at the Ras Markaz terminal have become routine, highlighting the refinery’s 24/7 logistics capabilities. Located outside the Strait of Hormuz, the Duqm Export Terminal offers a key competitive edge, ensuring smooth access to markets across East Africa, South Asia, the Gulf of Mexico, and Europe.
Al Ajmi emphasised that the refinery is diversifying its export portfolio, with plans underway to increase sulphur shipments, enhancing its ability to respond to shifting global market needs with flexibility and innovation.
He affirmed that the rapid achievements made by Duqm Refinery reinforce its strategic importance in driving Oman’s industrial ambitions and boosting international trust in the country as a dependable energy partner. The refinery has exceeded expectations, scaling its production capacity from 230,000 barrels per day to 255,000 barrels—over 110 per cent of its design output—in record time. — ONA
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