Vitol’s ATB refinery in Malaysia commences operations

Vitol’s ATB refinery in Malaysia has commenced operations. Strategically located in Asia’s largest energy trading hub, the 32 kbpd refinery is well-positioned to supply the local bunkering community and other growing energy markets in Asia.

Shaman Chan, Managing Director, ATB Malaysia said: “We are pleased our facility is now live. We thank the Johor authorities for their cooperation and support, and those involved in the project for their hard work and professionalism, particularly given the challenges of building the plant during Covid.”

The complex comprises a state-of-the-art distillation unit with a prefractionation column and is designed to be energy-efficient.