large seeds oil refinery processing line in Jordan

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Why is Jordan expanding its oil refinery?
  • This expansion is strategically aimed at reducing Jordan¡¯s dependence on imported oil, thereby enhancing the nation¡¯s energy security. The increase in the refinery¡¯s capacity is expected to significantly influence the local economy, potentially impacting oil prices and availability within the region.
  • Where is Jordan's only refinery based?
  • Jordan¡¯s only refinery, which is based in Zarqa roughly 35km east of the capital city Amman, will launch the fourth expansion project in its 65-year history after it secures funding, the company¡¯s chief Abdul Karim Al-Alawin said.
  • How many BPD does Alghad refinery produce?
  • Situated in Eastern Zarqa city, the refinery was initially constructed in the mid-1950s, with its first expansion occurring in 1973. As per the latest figures reported by Alghad in 2023, the output of the refinery was approximately 5 million tonnes, equivalent to 105,000 bpd.
  • What is Jordan petroleum products marketing company (jopetrol)?
  • The unit has been commissioning in 2015 to reduce flue gas emissions. The petroleum products are distributed to the local market by three marketing companies, one of them is Jordan Petroleum Products Marketing Company (Jopetrol) which is a branch of Jordan Refinery Company. The products are transported by tankers.
  • What is oil processing & how does it work?
  • The primary goal of oilseed processing is to extract as much oil as possible from the seed while consuming as little energy as possible. The result: two end products, oil and the leftover solids traditionally called meal. The two most common methods for separating the oil from the oilseed are chemical extraction and mechanical extraction.
  • How does Jebel Ali refine & pack oil?
  • Refining and packing of canola, corn and sunflower oils at Jebel Ali Port From our state-of-the-art facility in Jebel Ali, we produce, pack and supply refined oil to refiners and retailers across the region and beyond through various modes of transporation including shipments via vessels and containers.