Attock Refinery resumes crude oil operations after brief shutdown

Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) on Thursday announced resumption of major operations as it confirmed receipts of crude oil and product dispatches through oil tankers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The company shared this crucial development through an official notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

Earlier on Wednesday, the ARL faced a sudden operational hurdle as it shut down its main crude distillation unit (HBU-I). This specific unit holds a substantial capacity of 32,400 Barrels Per Stream Day (BPSD).

This shutdown occurred due to the expected arrival of foreign delegates in Islamabad. Because of these high-profile visits, authorities abruptly suspended oil tank lorry movement to and from the facility. Therefore, the restriction adversely impacted crude oil receipts and product dispatches. It directly affected the refinery’s core operations.

Fortunately, the operational disruption was temporary. In its latest PSX notice, the ARL confirmed that the situation has started to normalize. This improvement happened following timely intervention and support from the relevant authorities.

Furthermore, the company shared an optimistic outlook with the bourse. ARL officially expects completely normal operations to resume within the next few days.

Reporter Ashraf Khan