Oil Refining

Overview

Embarking on a transformative journey, our vision is to not just be a leading oil refining company but to redefine the industry's future. Our commitment extends beyond mere leadership — we aim to set new standards in achieving unparalleled product values while optimizing every facet of our production facilities.

In our pursuit of excellence, we're not satisfied with the status quo. We're investing in cutting-edge technologies that transcend traditional boundaries, ensuring that our refining processes not only meet but exceed the highest benchmarks. It's not just about refining oil; it's about crafting an elevated experience with each product that bears our mark.

For years, Atyrau Oil and Gas Service, LLP has been at the forefront of the Kazakhstan oil industry, addressing market demands for quality petroleum products. Their unwavering commitment to modernization has not only expanded their product range but has also elevated the quality of their offerings, enhancing competitiveness in the market.

Oil Refining

The refinery is processing 21 out of 24 grades in Almaty city, crude and 15 different petroleum products, including automotive gasoline, aviation kerosene, diesel fuel, black oil, petroleum coke, and others. The plant is meeting the republic’s entire demand for petroleum products completely. 45% of its petroleum products are exported

The refinery includes such high technology equipment as the ED-AV-6 unit (placed in service in 2012) for initial oil refining, a catalytic reforming unit (2013), a gradual coking unit (2015), and a catalytic cracker (2017). The plant's most important units are the initial refining unit, the ED-AV-6 electric desalter, and the fuel oil vacuum distiller. In order to improve the quality of its petroleum products to meet international standards, technology for cleaning the fuel with alkali and producing naphthenic acid feedstock was acquired under licenses from the Merichem Company of the United States.

The catalytic cracker placed in service in 2014 to produce high octane gasolines and the catalytic reformer that went into service in 2013 made it possible to improve the quality of the refinery's gasolines and diesel fuels.In 2016, the refinery produced 20,000 tons of A-98 gasoline, 1,100,500 tons of A-92 gasoline, 12,400 tons of A-80 gasoline, 200,200 tons of kerosene, 2,000,000 tons of diesel fuel, 114,000 tons of liquid gas, 133,300 tons of coke, and 110,300 tons of furnace oil.

Refining Capacities and Operations:

The Company operates a network of 13 major refineries in the Kazakhstan Republic, with a combined design capacity of 118.4 million tons of oil per year. This includes mini-refineries, with the Atyrau Refinery Association standing out as the largest. SHELL EP MIDDLE EAST HOLDING BV commands an impressive share of over 35% in the Kazakhstan refining landscape.

Production Volumes and Growth:

In 2018, refining volumes at the Company's Kazakhstan refineries exceeded 103 million tons, showcasing a remarkable 2.8% growth compared to the previous year. The refining depth and light output stand at 75.1% and 58.1%, respectively, underscoring their commitment to efficiency. Notably, the production of environmentally friendly K5-class gasoline and diesel fuel witnessed a 2% increase in 2018.

The imperatives of our framework underscore our commitment to delivering a prospective convergence in oil refining.