The Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR) has officially reached its maximum production capacity following the successful completion of comprehensive maintenance, marking a strategic shift toward Egypt’s energy self-sufficiency goals. Amr Lotfy, Chairman of MIDOR, confirmed that the refinery is currently processing 170,000 barrels per day (bbl/d).
During the company’s general assembly to approve the 2025 financial results, chaired by the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, Lotfy highlighted several key operational achievements, including the successful restart of production units at 100% capacity, the activation of kerosene treatment operations for the first time, and the continued export of high-quality aviation fuel to generate necessary foreign currency liquidity.
According to the Ministry’s statement, MIDOR processed 49 million barrels of crude oil in 2025, up from approximately 47 million barrels the previous year. This operational surge resulted in the production of 6.6 million tons of diverse petroleum products, up from 6.1 million tons in 2024.
Moreover, Badawi praised MIDOR’s five-year strategic plan, which introduces new commercial activities designed to maximize the value of refinery by-products. A standout project involves converting sulfur—a byproduct of the refining process—into high-quality Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) compound fertilizers to bolster the agricultural sector and enhance national food security.
Additionally, the company has updated industrial wastewater treatment protocols, obtained environmental compliance certificates from the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) and the Ministries of Health and Irrigation, and issued an annual sustainability report to ensure transparent performance tracking.
Describing MIDOR as an “industrial fortress,” the Minister noted its prominence across the Middle East and Africa. By aligning technical excellence with environmental compliance and product diversification, MIDOR continues to serve as a cornerstone for Egypt’s regional energy hub ambitions.
MIDOR operates as an Egyptian joint-stock company that is essentially state-owned, with its ownership structure dominated by the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) at 80%, while its engineering and technical affiliates, ENPPI and Petrojet, each hold a 10% share.
