The shipment arrives as the war between the US and Iran enters its eighth month and Houthi missiles target Saudi oil installations. The billion-dollar facility increases Aramco's refining capacity in China, a country currently drawing on strategic stockpiles to maintain its energy supply.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Aramco Ships First Crude to 300,000 bpd China Refinery
Commodities7 days ago
The Huajin Aramco plant in Liaoning Province took delivery of Arabian oil late last week, signaling the final stages of construction for the facility. Known as the HAPCO refinery, the joint venture in Panjin will process 300,000 bpd and features an integrated petrochemical plant. Commercial operations begin in Q1 2027, which is later than the company's initial schedule.
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