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  • How many oil refineries are in Egypt?
  • In Egypt, nine out of ten oil refineries are run by the state. This setup meant that investments in oil refineries never measured up to crude oil extraction investments, which had always relied on international firms such as Apache and BP.
  • What is Egypt's oil refining capacity?
  • Meanwhile, sporadic upgrades have pushed Egypt’s maximum oil refining capacity to 732,550 barrels a day by the end of 2016, according to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).
  • What does Egypt's Petroleum program mean for the refining industry?
  • Egypt's petroleum program shifts its focus to refining productivity — File Photo Egypt's petroleum development and modernization program has shifted its future vision since its launch in 2016 to develop and implement new refinery projects that increase productivity and shape performance in the Egyptian refining industry.
  • Where is the Tanta refinery located in Egypt?
  • The Tanta refinery near Port Said is operated by the Cairo Petroleum Refining Company. It has a capacity of 35,000 b/d. Other than a small hydrotreating unit it has no upgrading capacity. The Cairo Petroleum Refining Company in Mostorod, near Cairo has a capacity of 145,000b/d. The majority of Egypt’s refined products are sold to local markets.
  • Which is Egypt's biggest refinery?
  • In terms of refining capacity, CORC is Egypt’s biggest refinery. It was established in 1982 by EGPC, which owns 100% of its shares. CORC has two refineries. One is in Mostorod with a maximum production capacity of 142,000 barrels a day. The other is in Tanta whose production capacity is 35,000 barrels a day.
  • Which oil refinery is the most advanced in Egypt?
  • Consumption throughout 2016 has been 7% higher than in 2015, according to Ezz el Regal. MIDOR was established in 1994 by EGPC, which owns 98% of its shares and Suez Canal Bank owning the rest. It is widely regarded as the most advanced oil refinery in Egypt with state-of-art equipment.