Iraq is aiming for its 140,000 bpd Karbala refinery to operate at full capacity by July according to a Reuters source.

  • The refinery is expected to reach commercial production levels by mid-March according to Iraq’s oil minister at the weekend. It is expected to be running at about 60% capacity at this point.
  • Southern crude exports from the country are not expected to be impacted by refinery operations.

REFINING: Iraq's Karbala Refinery at Full Capacity by July

Last updated at:Jan-10 14:12By: Andrew Couper
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Iraq is aiming for its 140,000 bpd Karbala refinery to operate at full capacity by July according to a Reuters source.

  • The refinery is expected to reach commercial production levels by mid-March according to Iraq’s oil minister at the weekend. It is expected to be running at about 60% capacity at this point.
  • Southern crude exports from the country are not expected to be impacted by refinery operations.