Porvoo Refinery Residue Hydrocracking Project

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Summary Information

• Ownership: Neste
• Website: http://www.nesteoil.com/
• Wiki Page: Porvoo Refinery
• Location: Porvoo, Finland
• Capacity: million tons/annum & bbl/day
• Nelson Complexity:
• Project Stage:
• Expected Completion: 2007
• Budget: €500 Million

The Project

• Project Type: Upgrade
• Project Summary: Residuum upgrading project
• Main Contractors:
  • Neste Jacobs: EPC
  • Uhde: licence and engineering for the steam reformer
  • Chevron Lummus Global: Residue Hydrocracking Unit Licence

Refining Units

• Residue Hydrocracking Unit (Licensor: )
• Steam Reformer - 155,000 Nm3/hour

Terminal Capacity

• Crude Oil:
• Refined Products:

Crude Supply

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Products Produced

• The project was designed to convert residue into clean fuels, primarily diesel

History

• 2004 - Uhde awarded Hydrogen unit contract
• 2004 - Construction launched
• 2007 - Project completed

Other Information

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Relevant Links

1. Uhde wins contract for large-scale hydrogen plant from Finland
2. Diesel Project - New Diesel Line Commissioned At Porvoo Refinery
3. The foundation stone of the new Porvoo production line laid
4. Uhde Downstream Oil And Gas Projects

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