Refining NZ achieved a Gross Refinery Margin(1) (GRM) of USD 6.58 per barrel
for the January/February period. With strong throughput of 7.2 million
barrels, Refining NZ captured Processing Fee income of NZD 45.9 million for
the period.
The Singapore Dubai complex margin for the January/February period was USD
3.42 per barrel and Refining NZ''s uplift over the Singapore Dubai complex
margin was USD 3.16 per barrel. The uplift was impacted by residue stock
build for the March shutdown.
The average exchange rate for the January/February period was USD/NZD 0.72.
Despite inclement weather over the past few weeks, the March shutdown is
progressing to plan.
Appendix I shows further information on throughput, margin and refining
income.
Historical Analysis
A five year history of Throughput, Margins and Processing Fees is attached as
Appendix II and can also be found on the company''s website:
www.refiningnz.com
(1)- Refining NZ''s Gross Refining Margin is defined as the typical market
value of the products produced minus the typical market value of the
feedstock used, expressed per barrel of feedstock used. The margin
incorporates the cost of the hydrocarbon used for fuel and incurred as
process losses.
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