Iraq's shahristani says refining expansion on track

摘要

Basra, Iraq-Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Hussein al-Shahristani June 4 detailed his country's ambitious plans to expand refining capacity and become a net exporter of refined products. Speaking during a tour of the Basra refinery, Shahristani said Iraq was on track to expand its existing refineries and add 750,000 b/d of capacity at new refineries. The Basra refinery currently has a nameplate capacity of 140,000 b/d but a 70,000 b/d unit is being built and will come online "in the coming months," Shahristani said.