Iraqi SRC's Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit Enters Full Operation

The Ministry of Oil has announced the successful commissioning of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit at South Refineries Company (SRC), with the start of production of high-octane upgraded petrol.

Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad praised the workforce at South Refineries Company for achieving repeated milestones in the refining sector, contributing alongside other companies to national self-sufficiency in petroleum products.

The company's Director General, Hussam Hussein Wali, said final commissioning was completed on the evening of 31 January 2026. He added that the unit will produce around 4,200 cubic metres of high-octane upgraded petrol, further supporting Iraq's drive towards self-sufficiency in refined fuels.