Dating back to 1922, ARL is the pioneer of crude oil
refinement in Pakistan. Formally known as Attock Oil Company (AOC) which used
to refine crude oil and supply refined oil products was incorporated as a
private limited company back in November 1978 as ARL. Backed up with vast
experience in this sector, ARL plants have been gradually upgraded to meet the
requirements of the modern day technology. It all started back in February 1922
with its first discovery in Khaur followed by the discovery in Dhulian in 1937,
which allowed them to upgrade their facility. Equipments like two-stage
distillation unit, thermal cracker lubricating oil refinery and wax
purification equipment were installed during the late 1930’s.
During 1968 there were subsequent discoveries of oil at
Meyal and Toot with reservoir studies during the period 1970-78 which further
indicated high potential for crude oil production led to the decision of adding
two more distillation plants by 1981. Another expansion and up gradation
project was completed during 1999 to 2000. The latest upgradation was done in 2016
which consist of Diesel Hydro Desulphurization (DHDS) unit, Preflash unit,
Light Naphtha Isomerization unit and Expansion of existing Captive power plant.
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