The Minister reviewed development, modernization, and expansion projects that have increased the refinery's operational capacity to 160,000 barrels per day. The expansion aims to strengthen the refinery's role as one of the largest in the Middle East and a key pillar in securing the local market's needs for petroleum products.
During his visit, Badawi toured the new and updated
production units and the main control room. Midor's Chairman, Dr. Amr Lotfy,
and his team briefed the minister on production rates and operational
conditions following the recent expansions. Dr. Lotfy highlighted the
refinery's ability to provide products that meet European "Euro 5"
specifications.
The chairman also presented an overview of the refinery's
operational and financial status, noting its role in supplying 17% to 20% of
the local market's needs for diesel and gasoline.
The Minister met with various work teams at the site,
including employees from Midor, as well as other companies such as EPROM,
Sonker, Petromaint, Enppi, and Petrojet.
The visit was attended by Salah Abdelkerim, CEO of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, and a number of other sector leaders.