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Basra refinery upgrade project, Iraq

22nd May 2015

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Basra refinery upgrade project, Iraq.

Client
South Refineries Company.

Project Description
The project will increase the gasoline production capacity of the Basra refinery through the installation of a new fluid catalytic cracking unit and associated units, such as a visbreaker and a hydrotreating and hydrogen plant.

The development is part of the Iraqi government’s long-term plan to meet increasing future demand for hydrocarbon products.

Value
None stated.

Duration
Operations are expected to start in 2019.

Latest Developments
Technip, in partnership with Japanese engineering consultant, UNICO, has been awarded a project management consultancy contract on a reimbursable basis for the upgrading of the Basra refinery.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Technip and UNICO (project management consultancy contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
South Refineries Company, tel +964 61 4563 or email info@src.gov.iq.
Technip public relations Laure Montcel, tel +33 1 49 01 87 81 or email press@technip.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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