Kuwait: KNPC Ready to Begin Work on al-Zour Complex

Kuwait National Petroleum Corp is preparing to begin work on the al-Zour refinery, which after it is completed will be the largest production complex in the Middle East. KNPC has been waiting 10 years to being building, after being held back by a series of delays derived from conflicts and political instability in the region. 

When the $14.5bn super-refinery begins production – scheduled for sometime in 2018 – it will be capable of producing 615,000 barrels per day.

Despite the fact that a start on construction is imminent, the refinery’s managers are yet to select an engineering firm to carry out the work. Foster Wheeler, Amec, Worley Parsons and Technip of France are among those that have declared an interest in helping on the project.