New Leadership Appointments at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation issues a circular appointing leadership at the Mina Abdullah and Al-Zour refineries to enhance production and quality.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Al-Ajmi appointed Director of Environmental Fuels Operations at Mina Abdullah Refinery
Najah Bilal
The CEO of Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Wadha Al-Khatib, issued an administrative directive encompassing a package of appointments at major oil refineries to enhance production levels and ensure sustained operational excellence at this vital facility. The directive appointed Mohammed Haqqan Al-Ajmi as Director of Environmental Fuels Operations at Mina Abdullah Refinery, reporting directly to the refinery’s Deputy CEO. It also appointed Mohammed Salem Al-Mari as Head of Laboratory Services Team at Mina Abdullah Refinery, reporting directly to the Director of Technical Services.
In a related development, Mohsen Al-Ajmi was appointed as Head of Laboratory Services Team at Zour Refinery, reporting directly to the Director of Technical Services at the refinery.
According to an informed source speaking to Al-Siyasah, the appointments align with Kuwait’s Oil Vision 2040 and will positively impact product quality by enhancing the efficiency of the Environmental Fuels Project at Mina Abdullah Refinery and developing the refinery’s operational capacity to reach its targeted levels. The focus is fully on producing high-quality, environmentally friendly petroleum derivatives that fully comply with global European “Euro 5” standards.
The source clarified that appointing heads of laboratory teams at Mina Abdullah and Zour refineries strengthens oversight and ensures the quality of petroleum products. These teams serve as the first line of defense in ensuring fuel conforms to global specifications and accelerating inspection and chemical analysis processes for shipments, thereby reducing impurity and sulfur content levels. This administrative integration between operations and technical laboratories grants Kuwaiti refineries high operational flexibility in handling and efficiently refining various crude oil types with competitive export capabilities, thereby reinforcing Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s position as a reliable partner in diverse global energy markets.
