Kerosine

Also known as Coal Oil, Kerosene, Kerosine (petroleum), Jet A-1, and Aviation Turbine Fuel.

Projects targeting kerosine

chemXplore tracks 5 projects targeting kerosine, of which 4 are active.

1 Announced / Concept 3 FEED / Pre-FID

3 new construction and 1 revamp / retrofit.

Expected to start operating, per year; 1 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.

What moved recently
  • July 2026 Dangote Lamu Refinery · FEED / Pre-FID · Kenya
  • June 2026 Velocys Tetracore Ogbere diesel Jet-A1 naphtha from Natural Gas · Announced / Concept · Nigeria

Owners and developers: Alpha MBM Investments LLC (1), Dangote Industries Limited (1), Kabaale Refinery Company Limited (1), Tetracore Energy Group Limited (1), Uganda National Oil Company Limited (1), Velocys (1)

Investors: Alpha MBM Investments LLC (1), Viva Energy (1)

Licensors are recorded on 1 of these 4 projects For subscribers

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Latest news on kerosine

8 September 2026
Exolum August 2026 deliveries to Spain down 0.3% y/y

Total outflows 3.7 million cubic metres; gasoline +6.7%, diesel -3.5%; motor fuels 2.5 million m³ (-0.1%); kerosene 868,700 m³ (+4.8%).

5 September 2026
TEHA Group and Eni study: renewable-feedstock biofuels can support Europe’s decarbonisation, security and industry

Study finds HVO and SAF are immediately deployable to cut transport GHGs, use existing infrastructure, protect refining jobs and diversify supply and feedstock chains.

1 September 2026
Natref operational update: downstream unit shutdown

Unplanned downstream outage in mid‑August coincided with a planned shutdown, disrupting production and jet‑fuel supply; measures aim to stabilise supply through end‑September.

28 August 2026
PETRONAS 1H 2026: resilient results and energy-security focus

Revenue up 15% to RM152.4bn; PAT RM27.2bn; CAPEX RM41.4bn and full ownership of PRefChem expected in 2H 2026 amid West Asia conflict-driven volatility.

26 August 2026
Natref operational response after mid‑August downstream shutdown

An unplanned downstream shutdown in mid‑August, coinciding with a planned outage, reduced output; the affected unit will remain operational until end-September to help stabilise jet fuel supply.

26 August 2026
Natref downstream shutdown affects Sasol Oil supply

Unplanned downstream unit outage curtails jet fuel and some product grades at OR Tambo; partial deliveries continue while mitigation and restoration proceed.

14 August 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare posts solid H1 2026 results

Consolidated turnover +25% to USD 3.5bn; EBITDA +65% to USD 128.1m and net profit USD 40.4m. Petromidia shifted output toward domestic market; H2 outlook cautious.

30 July 2026
Viva Energy and Cleanaway: NGERs reform recognises co‑processed low‑carbon fuels

Australia’s NGERs now let eligible co‑processed renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene be reported with zero Scope 1 emissions for the biogenic portion, supporting local feedstock use and refinery production.

28 July 2026
SkyNRG and ICF — Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook 2026

Forecasts SAF demand and capacity to 2030; examines policy-driven growth, feedstock pressure, bankability of advanced pathways, and SAF’s role in energy resilience.

9 July 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare Petromidia marks 50-year milestone

50-year anniversary of the Năvodari refinery; built on reclaimed land, now a 29‑unit complex with >5 Mtpa capacity, Nelson Complexity 9.32 and 2025 production records.

Where it is produced

The 4 with the most plants, of 24 countries.

Who produces it

The 3 with the most plants, of 29 producers.

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