Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 48

29-November-2004

SAUDI ARABIA

Ras Tanura Condensate Splitter Operating 20% Below Capacity

Saudi Aramcos Ras Tanura condensate splitter is operating at around 160,000 b/d, 20% below its capacity of 200,000 b/d, according to industry sources quoted by Reuters on 23 November. They said the reason for the shortfall was a shortage of condensate from the kingdoms gasfields. The splitter produces naphtha (50%), gas oil (30%) and jet fuel (20%). The splitter...