Temporary closure of 5,000 bpd unit due to reduced demand from oil marketing companies.
Key Takeaways:
i) Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL) has temporarily shut down a 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) crude distillation unit.
ii) The shutdown is a result of high diesel and petrol inventories due to decreased upliftment by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
iii) ATRL assures that the shutdown will have a marginal impact on overall operations and that sufficient stock levels are maintained.
Islamabad, Pakistan – April 17, 2025 – Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL) has confirmed the temporary shutdown of one of its crude distillation units, with a capacity of 5,000 barrels per day (bpd). The company communicated this decision to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the Director General (Oil) on Tuesday, citing high inventories of diesel and petrol as the primary reason. These elevated stock levels are a consequence of reduced offtake by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
The affected unit contributes only marginally to the total production, and the company maintains adequate stocks to meet market demand. This strategic move aims to manage the current inventory surplus effectively.
In its official communication, ATRL clarified that the temporary cessation of operations at this specific unit is not expected to significantly impact the refinery’s overall output. The affected unit contributes only marginally to the total production, and the company maintains adequate stocks to meet market demand. This strategic move aims to manage the current inventory surplus effectively.
The refinery’s management stated that they are closely monitoring the situation and will resume operations at the unit as soon as market conditions improve and the upliftment of fuel by OMCs returns to normal levels. This proactive approach underscores ATRL’s commitment to optimizing its production in response to market dynamics and ensuring a stable supply of petroleum products.
