Bangchak to boost product quality

Bangchak Petroleum Plc is investing 15 billion baht (US$401.84 million) in a product quality improvement project at its 62,700 barrel-per-day (BPD) refinery in Phra Khanong District, Bangkok. After investing in a hydrocracker unit, Bangchak will produce less than 10% fuel oil and more higher value products, such as gasoline and diesel fuel. (August 29, 2006)