KNPC: Operating Pipelines Between Refineries and Storage Facilities

Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has completed the operation of its pipeline network connecting its refineries to its storage facilities for pumping petroleum products, thereby enhancing efficiency and contributing to greater operational flexibility to effectively meet local market demands for petroleum products.

In a related development, official data issued by the company indicated that, within the framework of implementing the strategic plan for digital transformation in the local oil sector, KNPC, in collaboration with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), and Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), successfully completed an integrated mechanization process for one of the most complex internal operations between the company and its clients from various countries around the world. This was achieved by officially launching the first digital shipment of petrochemical naphtha, loaded at the Abdullah Port Refinery via the easyship electronic platform, and dispatched to Mitsubishi in Japan in January 2026. The operation was executed with complete success and without any operational disruption.

The data noted that this step resulted in accelerating the operational cycle time, improving coordination among stakeholders, and enhancing governance and control over procedural workflows. This contributes to strengthening supply chain efficiency and reducing risks, including delays and their associated financial liabilities. This achievement marks the first of its kind in the region.

Furthermore, the data stated that the Al-Ahmadi Refinery carried out the largest maintenance works on its gas liquefaction plant as part of a comprehensive maintenance program targeting three main units within the facility. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards of efficiency and operational reliability. The maintenance works covered Gas Liquefaction Unit No. 4, the Ethane Recovery Unit, and the Acid Gas Removal Unit. This maintenance is the first of its kind under the five-year plan, as routine maintenance for the gas plant’s pipelines and units is now conducted every five years instead of the previous four-year cycle.

These efforts represented the most significant challenges faced by the work team in reducing the duration of maintenance activities, an unprecedented achievement. Previously, maintenance was carried out for each unit individually, whereas this time it was executed using a batch system, which required meticulous planning and high-level coordination, particularly in logistical aspects.