Mauritius crude oil refinery project

25th February 2011

By: Lindiwe Molekoa

  

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Name and Location
Mauritius crude oil refinery project.

Project Description
The project proposes to build an oil refinery on the island of Mauritius, off the coast of Southern Africa. The facility will process crude oil from Africa, mainly for export to India.

Value
$2-billion. It will be partly funded by the Mauritian government and India’s Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals (MRPL).

Duration
The refinery is planned to be operational by the end of 2014.

Client
The government of Mauritius, represented by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Latest Developments
In June 2010, the government of Mauritius held talks with officials from MRPL on the proposed refinery.

On Budget and on Time?
The project is still in the planning stages.

Contact Details for Project Information
Ministry of Industry and Commerce permanent secretary Abdool Cader Moosuddee, tel +230 201 1068 or fax +230 212 8201.
MRPL, tel +91 824 227 0400, fax +91 824 227 1200 or email mrplmlr@mrplindia.com.
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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