The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Wednesday the resumption of full operational activity at Al-Sarir Refinery, following the successful completion by the Arabian Gulf Oil Company of a major overhaul of the Crude Distillation Unit.
The NOC said that crude oil was fed into the distillation unit at exactly 10:53 a.m., allowing the refinery to gradually rejoin the production line, after passing a series of rigorous technical tests to ensure the safety and readiness of operational systems.
It added that the major overhaul was completed on 21 January in line with the approved schedule, followed by a comprehensive evaluation phase covering various systems and technical equipment, in preparation for the return to full operation.
The corporation noted that technical teams faced unexpected technical challenges during the works, in addition to harsh weather conditions marked by severe sandstorms, which required temporary shutdowns to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, before work resumed and was completed without any reported incidents.
The National Oil Corporation reaffirmed that this achievement comes within the framework of its strategy to enhance the efficiency of oil assets and improve the operational reliability of refining and production facilities.