[Project Background] The Kuwait Az-Zour Refinery is the largest refinery in the Middle East and a significant landmark project of cooperation between China and Kuwait. The project, led by the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), aims to enhance Kuwait's refining capacity and achieve the transformation of petroleum value-added products.

[Role of Chinese Enterprises] Sinopec Guangzhou (Luoyang) Engineering Co., Ltd. (LPEC), representing the Refining and Chemical Engineering Group, formed a consortium with Spain's TR and South Korea's Hanwha Engineering to undertake the EPC general contracting for 15 production units, as well as the construction of all process units including diesel hydrodesulfurization.

[Project Achievements] Construction commenced in October 2015, with the main body achieving mechanical completion in December 2019 and full operation in December 2023. The refining capacity reached 1.8 million barrels per day, and the Emir of Kuwait personally attended the full-capacity celebration in May 2024.

[Typical Significance] Nearly 500 enterprises from over 50 countries and regions participated in the construction. As the core contractor, Sinopec's involvement marks a milestone case of Chinese engineering companies participating in international top-tier refining and chemical projects.