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Cabinda Refinery | Lider Magazine - Aug 14,2025The Cabinda Refinery (Refinaria de Cabinda) is strategically located in Cabinda Province, Angola's oil-rich exclave separated from the main country by the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing proximity to major offshore oil production fields.
The Phase 1 facility was inaugurated in September 2025 with commissioning ongoing and first commercial production expected by year-end 2025. The refinery represents Angola's first privately-developed refinery since independence and a cornerstone of the country's strategy to achieve 445,000 bpd total national refining capacity by 2030.
Feedstock
- Primary Supplier: Sonangol E.P. (Angola's national oil company)
- Supply Arrangement: 100% feedstock provided by Sonangol under processing fee model
- Sourcing Flexibility: Sonangol reserves right to source crude internationally if needed
- Feedstock Type: Angolan crude oil (predominantly heavy to medium grades)
- Grade: Primarily Angolan heavy crude with API gravity typically 20-35°
- Volume: 30,000 bpd Phase 1, scaling to 60,000 bpd Phase 2
- Logistics: Delivered via conventional buoy mooring (CBM) system and pipeline infrastructure
Phase 1 (Operational by the end of 2025)
- Crude Processing Capacity: 30,000 barrels per day (bpd)
- Market Supply: Approximately 10% of Angola's domestic fuel demand
- Storage Capacity: 1.2 million barrels of refined products storage
- Processing Units:
- Crude Distillation Unit (CDU): 30,000 bpd atmospheric distillation
- Desalinator: Crude oil salt removal system
- Kerosene Treatment Unit: Product quality upgrading
- Naphtha Splitter: Light naphtha separation
- Storage Terminal: 1.2 million barrel capacity with conventional float anchoring system
- Products:
- Heavy Fuel Oil: Approximately 45% yield
- Light Products (Naphtha/White Products): Approximately 28% yield
- Middle Distillates: Remaining capacity for diesel and jet fuel
Phase 2 (Planned)
- Total Capacity: 60,000 bpd (doubling Phase 1 capacity)
- Market Coverage: 20% of Angola's total refined product demand
- Timeline: Engineering to commence once Phase 1 is fully operational, completion within 18-24 months
- Processing Units:
- Second Crude Distillation Unit: Additional 30,000 bpd processing capacity
- Catalytic Reformer: Convert straight-run naphtha to high-octane gasoline
- Hydrocracking Unit: Diesel and jet fuel production enhancement
- Products:
- Gasoline: High-octane motor fuel production through reforming
- Enhanced Diesel Production: Increased volume through hydrocracking
- Expanded Jet Fuel: Greater aviation fuel output
- Gas Production: LPG and fuel gas streams
Phase 3 (Future Expansion)
- Configuration: Complete conversion refinery with advanced secondary processing
- Technology Addition: Hydrotreater and catalytic cracking units for heavy fuel oil upgrading
- Processing Units:
- Hydrotreater Units: Heavy fuel oil upgrading to lighter products
- Catalytic Cracking Unit: Maximum conversion of heavy residues
- Complete Conversion Configuration: Full product slate optimization

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