Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has inspected the trial operation of all production units at the Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR) in Alexandria, following the completion of recent expansions.

These expansions have successfully increased production capacity to 160,000 barrels per day (bbl/d), now supplying 25% of the gasoline and diesel needs of the local market.

The Minister stated that the success of MIDOR as an integrated system and benefiting from all the capabilities available in it makes it an example and model for attracting new investments to the petroleum sector and maximizing Egypt’s competitiveness as a regional energy center.

Badawi emphasized the importance of applying occupational safety and health rules and environmental protection as a first priority for safe operation, increasing production, attracting investments, and business sustainability.

Meanwhile, Salah Gaber, MIDOR’s Chairman, explained that investments in the new refinery expansions amounted to $2.7 billion, and that in addition to the expansions, the existing units were developed.

The project was implemented by the Italian company Technip in collaboration with Egyptian petroleum companies Enppi and Petrojet.