Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery
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| Country | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| City | Mina Al-Ahmadi |
| Refinery details | |
| Operator | Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) |
| Owner | Kuwait National Petroleum Company |
| Commissioned | 1949 |
| Area | 10.5 km2 |
| Capacity | 346,000 bbl/d (55,000 m3/d) |
| Refining units | 39 |
Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery (MAA) is an oil refinery in Mina Al-Ahmadi, Kuwait. It is operated by the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).[1] Built in 1949, it was the first refinery in Kuwait.[2]
Following the completion of KNPC's Clean Fuels Project, Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery was upgraded as part of an integrated refining complex with the Mina Abdullah Refinery.[3][4]
2026 Iran war
Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery was established in 1949 with an initial refining capacity of 25,000 barrels per day.[2][5] Ownership of the refinery was transferred to KNPC in 1981.[2] During the 1980s, the refinery underwent major modernization works, including a modernization project recorded by KNPC in 1986.[2] Over time, the site was expanded with additional processing, storage and export-related infrastructure.
During the 2026 Iran war, the refinery came under repeated Iranian drone attack. In March 2026, an attack caused fires in multiple units and led to the precautionary shutdown of several units at the site.[6][7] The refinery was hit again on 3 April 2026, when another drone attack caused multiple fires; no casualties were reported.[8]