The ARDA Refining & Specifications Workgroup focuses on enhancing overall plant performance and profitability while simultaneously meeting all regulatory requirements including quality of the cleaner refined products (AFRI 6 – 10 ppm sulphur) and opportunities for execution of carbon abatement projects to reduce overall carbon footprints.

This Workgroup contributes to:

• Upgrading refinery facilities to produce cleaner refined products in line with AFRI-6 (10 ppm sulphur) standards and sharing of modern operations & maintenance best practices
• Enhancing overall plant performance and profitability while meeting all regulatory requirements
• Adopting technology and data analytics to balance feedstock volatility, unscheduled downtime and operational efficiency to drive best-in-class financial and operational performance
• Providing the link between downstream oil operators and the respective local, regional and continental decision-makers to support them in improving overall product quality