Astron refinery upgrade project, South Africa
Name of the Project
Astron refinery upgrade project.
Location
Milnerton, Cape Town, in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Astron Energy, a subsidiary of global commodity trader Glencore.
Project Description
The project will entail the installation of new equipment at Astron’s 100 000 bbl/d refinery to make the facility compliant with South Africa's cleaner fuel specifications before the deadline in 2027. The project includes a gasoline hydrotreating process that will help to decrease the levels of sulphur in petrol and diesel down to 10 parts per million, which is according to Euro 5 specifications.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
R6-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
The cleaner fuel specifications are expected to be implemented by 2027.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Astron Energy, tel +27 21 403 7911.
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