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Basic Information
  • Name:Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) Limited
  • Abbreviation:YASREF
  • Industry:Industry in production and supply of fuel gas
  • Registered Address:Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
  • Year Established:01-01-2012
  • Business Scope:benzene, natural gasoline, Generator diesel ,marine diesel, solid sulfur pellets, and petroleum coke
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Company Overview

  • Introduction:Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company Ltd., a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec). A world-class, full-conversion refinery that covers about 5.2 million square meters in the Yanbu Industrial City, and is considered to be a key anchor project for the future of Yanbu. YASREF will use 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Arabian heavy crude oil to produce premium transportation fuels, as well as high-value refined products for both international and domestic markets. It is scheduled to be operational in Q3 2014. YASREF signifies the impressive downstream portfolio added to Saudi Aramco, yet building and cementing on the strategic partnership with Sinopec – Saudi Aramco’s largest crude oil partner and buyer – Both companies bring commercial and technical expertise to the joint venture to enhance trade of transportation fuels between a significant energy producer and its consumer. In addition, YASREF represents a continuing step forward in the strategies of Saudi Aramco and Sinopec to drive growth further downstream to capture additional value along the hydrocarbon chain. YASREF was registered in January 2012 with the single purpose to establish, operate, and manage a full conversion-refining complex. YASREF possesses the location advantage to effectively and efficiently supply both international and domestic markets. The products include 90,000 bpd of gasoline, 263,000 bpd of ultra-low sulfur diesel, 6,200 metric tons per day (mtd) of petcoke, 1,200 (mtd) of sulfur, and 140,000 tons per year of benzene. YASREF will process Arabian Heavy crude oil into high-quality refined products that could include future production of Paraxylene and products to support downstream industries.
  • Main Products:benzene, natural gasoline, Generator diesel ,marine diesel, solid sulfur pellets, and petroleum coke
  • Main Customers:Swiss singapore, Oman Trading International Limited,OCP SA ,KOMSA SARL,and Reliance Industries Limited.
  • Total Employees: 1500
  • Supplier Type: Manufacturer
  • Company Location:Saudi Arabia

Trade Capacity

Trading Regions

Main Market Revenue Share(%)
North America 0.00
Central America 0.00
Caribbean Area 0.00
South America 0.00
East Asia 0.00
Southeast Asia 20.00
South Asia 50.00
Oceania 0.00
Northern Europe 0.00
Western Europe 30.00
Main Market Revenue Share(%)
Southern Europe 0.00
Central Europe 0.00
East Africa 0.00
Central Africa 0.00
West Africa 0.00
South Africa 0.00
North Africa 0.00
Central Asia 0.00
Western Asia 0.00
Eastern Europe 0.00
  • Trading Department Staff:200People Overseas Subsidiary:none
  • Export Ratio:40%

Delivery Terms

  • Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB
  • Accepted Currencies: USD
  • Accepted Payment Methods: T/T(Telegraphic Transfer),L/C(Letter of Credit)

Production Capacity

Factory Information

  • Factory Area: 20000square meters<=X<80000square meters
  • Number Of Workers: 500 people<=x<2000 people
  • Factory Address: Yanbu Industrial City, 41912,Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
  • Number Of Production Lines: 5

Product Information

Product Name Annual Production
petroleum coke 2200000 MT
solid sulfur pellets 450000 MT
benzene 140000 MT
Generator and Marine diesel 13000000 MT
natural gasoline 5000000 MT

R & D Capacity

YASREF is applying state-of-the-art technology and Best Available Techniques (BAT) in order to protect the environment and meet the most stringent local and international environmental regulations and requirements. As an example, the Flare Management Plan (FMP) has been developed in order to meet standards of the Saudi Presidency of Meteorology & Environment, Royal Commission (RC) Environmental Regulations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and YASREFs own Flaring, Health, Safety and Environmental Policies. Concerning emissions, YASREF has taken the initiative to install a fully integrated Carbon Adsorption/Absorption Hydrocarbon Vapor Recovery Unit (VRU) to recover and recycle the volatile organic compounds (VOC) that are generated by loading operations at YASREF loading facilities. The VRU is capable of meeting the most stringent worldwide emission standards with efficiency of 99.5 % of VOC recovery. In order to ensure quality work from the contractors, a relentless inspection process was undertaken to inspect work on an ongoing basis. In addition, an aggressive Operation training program was undertaken led by top management to ensure young and inexperienced Saudi operators would be prepared to operate the plant from day one. While peak total workers on site numbered 40,000 during construction, these were supplemented by 700 young Saudi apprentices in key Operations and Maintenance roles. These young men represent the future of the company as it is expected the majority will serve as long term employees for many years to come.