Vitol’s ATB refineryATB 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.

About Vitol

Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. It trades 7.6 million barrels per day of crude oil and products, and charters circa 6,200 ship voyages every year.
Vitol’s clients include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves clients from some 40 offices worldwide and is invested in energy assets globally including: 16 m m3 of storage globally, 500 k b/d of refining capacity, over 6,800 service stations and a growing portfolio of transitional and renewable energy assets. Revenues in 2021 were $279 billion.