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Kuwait Operates Fifth LNG Line at Mina al-Ahmadi Refinery

Part of the fifth liquefied gas pipeline project at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery. (Kuna)
Part of the fifth liquefied gas pipeline project at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery. (Kuna)
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Kuwait Operates Fifth LNG Line at Mina al-Ahmadi Refinery

Part of the fifth liquefied gas pipeline project at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery. (Kuna)
Part of the fifth liquefied gas pipeline project at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery. (Kuna)

Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) said Thursday it was operating a fifth liquefied natural gas (LNG) line at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery.

KNPC CEO Waleed al-Bader said the line adds 805 million standard cubic feet (mn ft3) to the company’s capacity and 106,000 barrels of condensates, an increase of about 30%.

The total capacity of the five lines combined will be 3.125bn ft3/day and 332,000 barrels of condensates

This step reflects the company’s goal to expand profitable derivatives that comply with the requirements and environmental standards of global markets.

Gas derivatives are considered the company’s best products in terms of being eco-friendly and very profitable, Bader said, adding that the project provides work opportunities for national cadres.

Chairman of Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery Shujaa al-Ajmi, for his part, said the project works on treating natural gas extracted from oil wells, as well as producing methane, ethane, propane and butane gases and natural gasoline.

He said it includes a secondary unit that produces clean fuel gas, bolstering safety levels.

He pointed out that it was operated successfully despite delays in equipment importing and difficulties in providing specialized technicians due to the pandemic.

Acting chairman Ghanim al-Otaibi said that this large-scale project required, at one point, 6,900 workers on site, and a total of 57 million working hours, ruling out any dangerous accidents as a result of the applied safety measures.

He said the company is keen to incorporate local businesses in the project, as the private sector's share comprised 20% of the total cost, adding that local companies also participated in importing equipment and construction work.

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Carney Vows to Transform Canada Economy to Withstand Trump

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 2, 2025 - AFP
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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 2, 2025 - AFP
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 2, 2025 - AFP

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised Friday to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of the Second World War to enable it to "stand up" to Donald Trump.

Carney led the Liberal Party to a dramatic fourth mandate in elections on Monday after a campaign focused on the US president's threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty.

Liberals fell just short of the 172 seats needed for majority control of parliament, but with 169 confirmed wins they will be in a strong position to pass legislation. Recounts in two closely contested electoral districts saw the party lose a seat in Quebec province but gain another in Ontario.

At his first press conference since his victory, Carney struck a determined note.

Known for weighing his words carefully, he said that he was "in politics to do great things, not to be something."

"And now that Canadians have honored me with a mandate to bring about big changes quickly, I will work relentlessly to fulfill that trust," he said.

Canada's strained relations with the United States -- historically, its close ally and biggest trading partner -- was among his "immediate priorities," he said, announcing a trip to Washington next Tuesday to meet with Trump on trade and security issues.

Canadians elected him "to stand up to President Trump," he said, adding that he will act "with focus and determination."

"Our focus will be on both immediate trade pressures and the broader future economic and security relationship between our two sovereign nations," said Carney.

But he warned also not to expect any "white smoke" from their first meeting signaling a sudden breakthrough.

Carney reiterated his message from the campaign that he believes the old relationship between the two North American neighbors "based on steadily increasing integration is over."

"The questions now are how our nations will cooperate in the future," he said.

Trump "respects strength," he added, explaining that this was why he was preparing the country for major changes including a massive build-up of infrastructure and new housing.

The Conservatives, the main opposition party, as well as the Bloc Quebecois, the third-largest party in Parliament, both called for unity after the elections to fight US levies including on the automotive and steel sectors.

Carney, who previously headed the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, promised to maintain counter-tariffs on American products as long as Washington's measures were in place.

"This will be an incredibly exciting time as we take control of our economic destiny to create a new Canadian economy," Carney said.

To this end, he promised to abolish existing trade barriers between Canadian provinces by July 1 to expand the economy, and to strengthen trade with "reliable allies."

"Canada has what the world needs, and we uphold the values the world respects," he said.