VOL. XLVII

No 19

10-May-2004

KUWAIT

Ahmadi Refinery Units Closed For Maintenance, Major Shutdown Planned In September

The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) shut down two 30,000 b/d desulfurizaton units at the 440,000 b/d capacity Mina Abdullah refinery on 1 May for routine maintenance, a company official said on 5 May. They will remain closed until 19 May. The routine shutdown will not affect overall crude production or processing. The official added that a major shutdown of...