Sinopec Qilu boosts production in May

Sinopec Qilu Petrochemical boosted production by 30,000 metric tons more than the same period a year ago to ensure adequate domestic supply. A statement posted in Sinopec Group’s official news website said the refinery’s crude oil throughput averaged more than 30,000 tons per day since the beginning of the year, without giving detailed production figures for May. In March, the output for four major products, including gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel and lube oil, reached 5.09 million tons. (June 9, 2011)