Amreya Petroleum Refining Company implements projects worth more than EGP 2bn to expand production and storage capacity and support operational sustainability, according to the company’s Chairperson Mohamed Sobhy.
Among the most prominent initiatives is the restart of the hydrogen production unit, with a capacity of 5,000 cubic metres per hour, after a 13-year suspension. The unit will play a key role in supporting lubricant production. Other projects include upgrading the reforming and aromatics complex through a new unit that will increase gasoline production by around 100,000 tonnes annually, while also producing benzene for industrial applications. The company is also working to enhance butane production to achieve significant financial savings, alongside the construction of a new 12-kilometre cooling water pipeline to reinforce operational stability.
Sobhy’s remarks came during a field visit by Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi, who inspected ongoing development and modernisation projects aimed at maximising the economic return from refining assets. The projects are expected to increase production of gasoline, butane, and high-quality lubricants, in addition to specialised products that support various industries.
Badawi underscored that these projects reflect the ministry’s strategy to maximise the economic benefits of refinery infrastructure, ensuring the fulfilment of local market needs and reducing the petroleum import bill. He praised the efforts of the company’s workforce, noting the importance of presenting successful models within the petroleum sector as examples for employees across the industry.
The minister also instructed the company to expand opportunities for women’s participation across its facilities and operations, emphasising their vital role in driving performance and supporting development. He further reviewed the company’s energy efficiency initiatives, which include upgrading the steam network, improving thermal insulation, and maintaining heat exchangers. These measures have generated annual savings of approximately EGP 34m and cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 7,700 tonnes.
