Crude oil arrives by oil tanker in Saldanha Bay for discharge and is then transported to Cape Town refinery via pipeline. Our team is then responsible for converting the crude oil into final products including LPG, petrol, jet fuel, diesel and fuel oil. Starts in the distillation towers, where crude oil is separated into various components.
Where are palm oil refineries typically located?
Palm oil refineries are typically located close to ports from which the palm oil can be shipped to other destinations. Wilmar, for instance, owns shipping companies such as Yihai Kerry International Trading Co. Ltd which transport palm oil and other related palm oil products around the world.
Where is our refinery located?
Our refinery is located between residential communities in the Cape Town area, so we take extra care to make sure we take the necessary steps to protect our employees, their families and our neighbouring communities. Petroleum refining is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world.
How does crude oil refinery work?
Starts in the distillation towers, where crude oil is separated into various components. These components are then further processed and treated to produce final products. Some of the processes used at the refinery are hydrotreating, cracking and reforming.
What processes are used at the refinery?
Some of the processes used at the refinery are hydrotreating, cracking and reforming. The refinery also uses processes to remove impurities in the component streams, the most significant of these impurities being sulphur. when processed.
Is petroleum refining regulated?
Petroleum refining is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world. We comply with the required national and local laws that protect human health and the environment, and regularly engage with oversight agencies to make sure we stay abreast of global regulations.