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Pertamina refineries and refining capacities updated.


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BPLC Bina Refinery

India's Bharat Petroleum Corp. (BPLC) plans to expand its refining capacity to 45 MMtpy by 2028 from the current 35.3 MMtpy, its head of refining, Sanjay Khanna, said on Dec 17, 2024 at an industry event, as reported by Hydrocarbon Processing.

As part of the plan, BPCL—the country's second-biggest fuel retailer—will increase the capacity of its 15.5-MMtpy Kochi refinery, situated in the southern state of Kerala, to 18 MMtpy.

It will also boost the capacity of its 12-MMtpy Mumbai refinery to 16 MM tpy, Khanna said.

The state-run company additionally expects to expand its 7.8-MMtpy Bina refinery in central India to 11.3 MMtpy by May 2028, he added.

The refiner, which is always on the scout for cheaper oil grades to maximize its profit margins, is also keen to test low-sulfur grades from South America including those from Argentina, Khanna said.

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Picture: Chevron refining operations

Chevron newsroom, PASADENA, Texas (Dec. 10, 2024)

Chevron U.S.A., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has completed a retrofit of its refinery in Pasadena, Texas. The upgrade aims to increase product flexibility and expand the processing capacity of lighter crudes by nearly 15% to 125,000 barrels per day.

Key Benefits

▪️Increased Capacity: The refinery’s processing capacity for lighter crudes has increased by 15%, allowing it to handle more equity crude from the Permian Basin.
▪️Enhanced Gulf Coast Supply: The upgrade enables Chevron to supply more refined products to customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.
▪️Synergies with Pascagoula Refinery: The retrofit enhances synergies with Chevron’s Pascagoula refinery, improving overall refining system efficiency.
▪️Light Tight Oil (LTO) Project: The upgrade is part of Chevron’s LTO Project, which focuses on improving facility reliability and safety, boosting domestic refined product supply, and introducing jet fuel production and gas oil exports.

Strategic Intent

Chevron acquired the Pasadena Refinery in 2019 as part of its strategy to expand its Gulf Coast refining system. This upgrade supports the company’s goal of increasing its refining capacity and improving its ability to meet growing demand for refined products in the region.

Timeline

The upgrade was completed in December 2024, with the refinery now fully operational with its enhanced capabilities.

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