CNPC starts construction of Chad refinery

CNPC is building a 53,000 bpd in which it will jointly own with Chad's Ministry of Petroleum.
According to a report, the refinery is expected to have a capacity of about 21,000-bpd from Phase I. The refinery is expected to complete construction and begin production in 2011, processing crude from Zone H of the Sedigui oil field.

CNPC is expected to sign for design, engineering, procurement, and construction contracts this year, as well as firm up long-term equipment, raw-material purchasing, and transportation.