Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly on Sunday inaugurated a gas flare recovery project at Nasr Petroleum Company's refinery in Suez Governorate, part of government efforts to expand domestic refining capacity, reduce emissions, and lessen reliance on fuel imports. Established in 1911, Nasr Petroleum's refinery is one of the oldest in Egypt and the Middle East. The new unit is designed to recover and utilise the waste gas flared in the refinery and convert them into liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and naphtha. The project is expected to increase output and improve the refinery's efficiency, officials said. Petroleum Minister Karim Badawy said the project delivers significant economic and environmental gains by utilising gases that were previously flared. "The recovered gases are now converted into high-value petroleum products such as LPG and naphtha used in high-octane gasoline production," Badawy noted. He added that the project was fully executed by Egyptian expertise, with Petrojet serving as the main contractor, and aligns with the ministry's strategy to maximise use of existing refinery infrastructure, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance self-sufficiency in fuel products. Facility adds 340,000 tons of annual capacity Nasr Petroleum Chairman Mohamed Abdullah said the company now operates three gas recovery units, including the newly launched facility, which cost 1.1 billion Egyptian pounds and has a design capacity of 340,000 tons a year. He added that the refinery produces about 7.7 million tons of petroleum products annually, meeting a significant share of Egypt's domestic demand for LPG, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and asphalt. Abdullah said the project underscores the company's commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection. He described it as "a milestone that enhances operational efficiency and optimises resource utilisation." The refinery's logistical facilities include Nasr Petroleum Port, which handles crude imports and exports refined products, along with a diesel storage and shipping terminal. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
