Iraq Prime Minister: Adding New Unit of (70) thousand barrels per day to Diwaneya Refinery

Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani announced adding of a new production unit for the Diwania Refinery with a capacity of (70 thousand barrels) per day. It aims to increase the production of oil products, and provide job opportunities for the people of the province and neighbouring cities.

H.E was received by the Under-Secretary for Refining and Distribution Affairs, Hamid Younis, and the Director General of Midland Refineries Company and a number of officials.

The Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayyan Abdul Ghanni, had earlier announced plans to develop the refininig sector and increase production by adding new units to cover local needs.