Capacity: 65K b/d | Throughput: 42K b/d | Age: 67 yrs | Utilization: 64.6% | Products: 4 | Operator: Sonangol | Upgrade Cost: $850M | Workforce: 1,200 | Capacity: 65K b/d | Throughput: 42K b/d | Age: 67 yrs | Utilization: 64.6% | Products: 4 | Operator: Sonangol | Upgrade Cost: $850M | Workforce: 1,200 |

Glossary — Luanda Refinery

Glossary section of Luanda Refinery intelligence platform.

Atmospheric Distillation — Glossary of Refining Technology

Comprehensive glossary entry explaining atmospheric distillation in petroleum refining covering the separation of crude oil into fractions by boiling point, column design, operating principles, and the role of the CDU at the Luanda Refinery.

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Catalytic Reforming — Glossary of Refining Technology

Comprehensive glossary entry explaining catalytic reforming in petroleum refining covering the conversion of low-octane naphtha to high-octane reformate, platinum catalysts, reaction chemistry, and the role of the platformer at the Luanda Refinery.

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Crude Assay — Glossary of Petroleum Testing

Comprehensive glossary entry explaining crude oil assay analysis covering true boiling point distillation, fraction characterization, quality parameters, and the role of crude assays in optimizing the Luanda Refinery's operations.

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Octane Number — Glossary of Fuel Quality Metrics

Comprehensive glossary entry explaining octane number as the primary measure of gasoline quality covering RON, MON, anti-knock performance, measurement methods, and the significance of octane at the Luanda Refinery.

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Refinery Margin — Glossary of Petroleum Economics

Comprehensive glossary entry explaining refinery margin as the key profitability indicator for petroleum refineries covering crack spread calculation, gross and net margins, margin drivers, and the significance of margin at the Luanda Refinery.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
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