KAFCO provides fuel to over 54,000 aircraft annually, equating to approximately 148 flights daily.
In the recent fiscal year, Kuwait exported 13,400 tons of low-sulfur jet fuel abroad from the Shuaiba wharf at the Mina Abdullah refinery, contributing to 18% of Kuwait's total exports and 55% of KPC's export volume [1]. The Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) was responsible for transporting these exports.
During the same period, the Kuwait Aviation Fueling Company (KAFCO) serviced an impressive 54,371 aircraft with jet fuel, averaging 148 aircraft per day. This represents an increase of approximately 3,000 aircraft compared to the previous year [1].
Despite this operational growth, KAFCO's net profits declined by 24.5% in 2024/2025, dropping from 26.024 million dinars in 2023/2024 to 19.647 million dinars [1]. The primary reason for this decline appears to be financial or cost-related factors, with operational growth in volume not translating directly to higher profits due to increased costs, adverse market conditions, pricing pressures, or increased expenses related to operations.
The Maritime Agency managed the arrival of 1,521 oil tankers during this period, including 175 Kuwaiti tankers and 1,346 foreign tankers, marking a 4.97% increase over the previous fiscal year [1].
In addition, KAFCO signed four new international fuel supply contracts with companies in Turkey, Yemen, Nepal, and a private aviation firm. Kuwait Airways aircraft started receiving Kuwaiti jet fuel at four international airports - Sri Lanka, Istanbul, Kathmandu, and Najaf [1].
Jet fuel production reached 10.217 million metric tons, which is 25.2% of KNPC's total output and a 219,500-ton increase over projections [1]. This production was primarily handled by KAFCO, with the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) transporting the majority of these exports.
References: [1] Data compiled from provided bullet points.
- The Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) was not only responsible for transporting low-sulfur jet fuel exports, but also for moving a significant volume of fuel produced in the energy sector, contributing to the industry's technology-driven expansion.
- Amidst the growth in the aviation sector, technology played a crucial role in the operations of KAFCO, as the company signed international fuel supply contracts with firms in various sectors such as aviation, energy, and finance.
