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.



Turkish Manufacturing Sector Contracts Further in March, PMI Shows

Shoppers walk through the spice bazaar in the Eminonu district of Istanbul on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP)
Shoppers walk through the spice bazaar in the Eminonu district of Istanbul on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP)
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Turkish Manufacturing Sector Contracts Further in March, PMI Shows

Shoppers walk through the spice bazaar in the Eminonu district of Istanbul on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP)
Shoppers walk through the spice bazaar in the Eminonu district of Istanbul on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP)

Türkiye's manufacturing sector contracted further in March, with output and new orders continuing to ease amid difficult market conditions both domestically and internationally, a survey showed on Wednesday.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped to 47.3 from 48.3 in February, marking the lowest reading since October last year, survey compilers S&P Global reported. A PMI reading below 50 indicates a contraction in activity, Reuters reported.
March marked the 21st consecutive month of declining new orders, with the slowdown being the most pronounced since last October. New export orders fell at the fastest pace since November 2022.
"Challenging market conditions both at home and abroad meant for further moderations in output and new orders in March as Turkish firms struggled to secure business," said Andrew Harker, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Despite the downturn, there were signs of stabilization in some areas. Inventory levels held steady after 10 months of depletion, and suppliers' delivery times improved for the first time in six months, reflecting reduced demand for inputs.
Inflationary pressures eased slightly although currency weakness continued to drive up costs. Employment in the sector also saw a slight reduction for the fourth consecutive month, though the decrease was the smallest so far this year.
Manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic about future output, hoping for improvements in new orders and demand from the construction sector over the coming year.