Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) |
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) is Kuwait’s national oil refining company and a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Its head office is in Ahmadi, on Hamad Al-Zuwayer Street. In 2026 it also became the home of the Al-Zour refinery and LNG terminal, because the Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) is being merged into it.
This page gives the address and contact details, working-hours guidance, what KNPC does, an explanation of the KIPIC merger for readers searching for KIPIC jobs and contacts, a guide to careers, how to reach Ahmadi by bus using the routes on KuwaitBusRoute, and links to related guides on IndianinQ8.
About KNPC
KNPC was established in October 1960 and handles oil refining, gas liquefaction and the distribution of petroleum products inside Kuwait, according to Wikipedia. In the later restructuring of the oil sector it took control of local distribution and ownership of the Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries. It is wholly owned by the state through KPC.
KNPC also supplies the fuel stations that the public uses and keeps the country’s gas, LPG and fuel-distribution infrastructure running. Its head office is in Ahmadi, the oil town that also houses the headquarters of Kuwait Oil Company.
Vision, mission and what the company does
The KIPIC merger. KIPIC, the Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company, was set up in 2016 to run the Al-Zour complex: a refinery that Wikipedia and press reports put at 615,000 barrels a day, and an LNG import terminal. KPC announced that KIPIC would be merged into KNPC. Press reports in 2026 say the Supreme Petroleum Council approved the merger in April 2026, that it was published in the official gazette around the start of June 2026, and that KIPIC ceases to exist as a legal entity from an effective date set by the Minister of Oil.
After the merger, press reports describe KNPC as holding refining capacity of about 1.4 million barrels a day and the Al-Zour LNG terminal, with a larger capital base. If you were searching for KIPIC jobs, KIPIC contacts or the Al-Zour refinery, this is now the page to use, but check KPC and KNPC announcements for the effective date and any change of name or recruitment arrangement.
KNPC’s own published vision and mission were not available in the text we could read, so we have not invented one. Its work is defined by its role: refine and liquefy hydrocarbons, and distribute petroleum products in Kuwait.
Address and location
KNPC’s head office is the KSC Building on Hamad Al-Zuwayer Street in Ahmadi, with the postal address P.O. Box 70, Safat 13001. The postal address also appears on KNPC’s own vendor and contractor portal. The map pin for this listing uses the coordinates that Wikipedia gives for the headquarters.
Directories that give a Safat address are using the postal district of the P.O. Box and not a street address. Use the Ahmadi address for navigation, and ask for directions to the building when you telephone.
Contact information
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Head office telephone | +965 2398 9900, +965 2320 9556 (directory listings) |
| Fax | +965 2398 6188, +965 2473 9066 (directory listings) |
| Email (directory listings) | hotline@knpc.com, webmaster@knpc.com |
| eSourcing helpdesk (vendors and contractors) | +965 2388 7792, +965 2388 7794, cwphelp@knpc.com (for portal clarifications only) |
| Website | knpc.com |
| Postal address | P.O. Box 70, Safat 13001, Kuwait |
The telephone and fax numbers above come from business directories, and the main telephone number 2398 9900 appears in several of them. The eSourcing helpdesk details come from KNPC’s own vendor portal, which says its email is only for clarifications about the website.
KNPC’s portal also lists separate fax and email contacts for vendor and contractor registration and complaints. Suppliers should use the portal, and job seekers should not use these addresses.
The company does not publish public opening hours on the pages we could read, because its head office is a corporate or industrial site and not a public counter. Kuwaiti government and oil-sector offices normally work from Sunday to Thursday and close on Friday and Saturday. KGOC, another KPC group company, publishes 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on those days, which suggests the sector’s usual hours, but we could not confirm this company’s own.
Telephone in advance and ask whether you can be received, since access to an oil-sector or industrial site is normally controlled.
Public holidays
The company is closed on official Kuwaiti public holidays, and visitors should expect schedules to change around Eid and national days. Announcements come from the company and from the Kuwaiti government, so confirm before you visit.
Operations and services
KNPC operates the Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries, and after the merger it also runs the Al-Zour refinery and LNG import terminal, according to press reports. It also handles gas liquefaction, local distribution of fuels and LPG, and it owns the Kuwait Aviation Fueling Company, which supplies aviation fuel, according to a business-news profile.
KNPC took over LPG cylinder filling plants from the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company in August 2025, according to press reports on the KPC restructuring. KNPC is also one of the largest sources of contract work in Ahmadi and the Shuaiba area, and suppliers register through its eSourcing portal.
Careers and recruitment
Oil and gas companies in Kuwait recruit through their own websites and through the parent group, so check KNPC’s official website and, for roles across the group, the recruitment section of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Roles at refineries and terminals include process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineers, operators, technicians, inspectors and corporate specialists, but vacancies change and many positions are reserved for Kuwaiti nationals.
Be careful with recruitment offers. Apply only through the company’s official website, and do not pay money to anyone who promises a guaranteed job at a Kuwaiti oil company. For job leads that mention Kuwait’s oil and gas sector, see the Kuwait job vacancies on IndianinQ8, and always verify an employer on its own website.
How to reach the head office by bus
Ahmadi and the Shuaiba and Fahaheel area are served by CityBus and KPTC routes. KuwaitBusRoute’s page for Kuwait Bus 602 (Fahaheel to Ahmadi) lists Fahaheel and Ahmadi as its stops, and its master list, Kuwait bus routes and numbers, shows further Ahmadi services. Another KuwaitBusRoute-linked page describes Bus 999 as passing through Qibla, Sharq, the Shuwaikh Industrial Area and Ahmadi, with a journey time of about 75 to 80 minutes.
Bus routes, stops and timings change, and none of these pages names a stop at the company’s door, so check the route pages and the nearest stop before travelling. For fares and cards, see the Kuwait bus pass guide. You can also browse the list on Kuwait bus routes and numbers on IndianinQ8 and more local routes on KuwaitBusRoute.
Before you visit
- Telephone to confirm whether you can visit and who will receive you.
- Bring your Civil ID or passport, since access to KNPC premises is normally controlled.
- Check KPC and KNPC announcements for the KIPIC merger date if you are looking for Al-Zour contacts.
- Hours, access rules and contact details change, so confirm them before you travel.
Map and directions
The head office is on Hamad Al-Zuwayer Street in Ahmadi. We have not verified parking. The map pin stored for this listing comes from Wikipedia’s coordinates for KNPC’s headquarters and may not match the building exactly.
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Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) |
| Arabic Name | شركة البترول الوطنية الكويتية |
| Industry | Oil & Gas / Petroleum Refining |
| Established | 1960 |
| Parent Company | Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) |
| Head Office | Al Ahmadi, Kuwait |
| P.O. Box | 70, Safat 13001, Kuwait |
| Main Contact Number | +965 2398 9900 |
| Official Website | https://www.knpc.com/ |
| Official LinkedIn | Kuwait National Petroleum Company – KNPC |
| Official Social Media | @knpcofficial |
KNPC Normal Working Hours
| Day | Working Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
KNPC Head Office Address
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
Hamad Al Zuwayer Street
Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
P.O. Box: 70, Safat 13001, Kuwait
KNPC Contact Details
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Telephone | +965 2398 9900 |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 70, Safat 13001, Kuwait |
| Website | https://www.knpc.com/ |
| Recruitment Email | Recruitment@kpc.com.kw |
| Recruitment Phone | +965 2381 3131 |
| KPC Main Phone | +965 1 85 85 85 |
Recruitment@kpc.com.kw is the official KPC recruitment contact, rather than a general KNPC HR mailbox.
KNPC Recruitment & Careers
KNPC recruitment is handled within the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) oil-sector recruitment framework. Job seekers should monitor official KNPC and KPC recruitment announcements rather than relying on recruitment agents or unofficial job advertisements.
Main Recruitment Areas
KNPC recruitment opportunities can include:
- Petroleum Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation & Control
- Civil Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Refinery Operations
- Maintenance
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Transformation
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Laboratory & Quality Control
- Technical Services
- Operations & Maintenance
- Industrial Safety
How to Apply for KNPC Jobs
Step 1 – Check Official Recruitment Announcements
Applicants should first check the official KPC recruitment portal and official KNPC/KPC announcements for current vacancies.
Step 2 – Check the Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, carefully check:
- Nationality requirement
- Educational qualification
- University/college requirements
- Degree specialization
- Required experience
- Age requirements, where applicable
- Professional certifications
- Language requirements
- Any specific technical requirements
Step 3 – Prepare Your Documents شركة البترول الوطنية الكويتية
Depending on the recruitment campaign, applicants may need:
- Civil ID
- Passport
- Recent photograph
- Educational certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Experience certificates
- Professional certificates
- CV/resume
- Other documents specified in the vacancy announcement
Step 4 – Submit the Online Application
Complete the application through the official recruitment portal when a relevant campaign is open.
Applicants should enter their personal, educational and employment information accurately and upload the requested documents.
Step 5 – Follow the Recruitment Process
Depending on the position, shortlisted candidates may go through stages such as:
- Application screening
- Eligibility verification
- Written/technical assessment
- Interviews
- Medical examination
- Document verification
- Final selection
- Employment procedures
The exact process can vary according to the recruitment campaign and position.
KNPC Job Vacancy Posts
For your IndianinQ8.com Place Directory, I recommend maintaining a section like this:
Latest KNPC Jobs
| Job Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) |
| Recruitment Authority | Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) / Oil Sector |
| Application Method | Online through official recruitment campaign |
| Recruitment Email | Recruitment@kpc.com.kw |
| Recruitment Phone | +965 2381 3131 |
| Official Recruitment Portal | KPC Recruitment Portal |
| Application Fee | No recruitment fee |
| Job Location | Kuwait |
| Official Verification | KNPC / KPC official channels |
Important Recruitment Information
KPC advises applicants to be careful about fraudulent recruitment offers. Applicants should never pay money to obtain a KNPC/KPC job.
A job advertisement mentioning “KNPC Project” does not necessarily mean that KNPC is the direct employer. Some companies recruit employees for projects carried out for KNPC. Applicants should check the actual employer name in the vacancy announcement.
Official Recruitment Channels شركة البترول الوطنية الكويتية
| Resource | Official Information شركة البترول الوطنية الكويتية |
|---|---|
| KNPC Official Website | https://www.knpc.com/ |
| KPC Official Website | https://www.kpc.com.kw/ |
| KPC Recruitment Portal | https://recruitment.kpc.com.kw/ |
| Recruitment Email | Recruitment@kpc.com.kw |
| Recruitment Phone | +965 2381 3131 |
| KNPC Main Phone | +965 2398 9900 |
| KNPC LinkedIn | Kuwait National Petroleum Company – KNPC |
| KNPC Social Media | @knpcofficial |
KNPC Main Operations
| Area | KNPC Operations |
|---|---|
| Oil Refining | Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery |
| Oil Refining | Mina Abdullah Refinery |
| Oil Refining | Al-Zour Refinery |
| Gas Processing | Gas processing facilities |
| Local Marketing | Petroleum products distribution |
| Aviation Fuel | Kuwait Aviation Fuel Supply Company (KAFCO) |
| Depots | Sabhan and Al-Ahmadi |
| Petroleum Products | Gasoline, gas oil, kerosene and other petroleum products |
KNPC Career Opportunities
KNPC is particularly relevant for professionals looking for careers in Kuwait’s petroleum and energy sector. Opportunities may cover engineering, refinery operations, maintenance, HSE, IT, digital transformation, project management, technical services, finance, HR and administration.
Applicants should use only official KNPC/KPC recruitment announcements when applying for direct employment.
Official Website: https://www.knpc.com/
Main Phone: +965 2398 9900
Recruitment Email: Recruitment@kpc.com.kw
Recruitment Phone: +965 2381 3131
Head Office: Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
Related reading
- KNPC official website
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
- Kuwait job vacancies on IndianinQ8
- Kuwait bus routes and numbers on IndianinQ8
- KuwaitBusRoute: Kuwait Bus 602, Fahaheel to Ahmadi
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNPC head office?
KSC Building, Hamad Al-Zuwayer Street, Ahmadi, Kuwait, with the postal address P.O. Box 70, Safat 13001.
What is KNPC’s phone number?
Directories give +965 2398 9900. Confirm it on KNPC’s website.
What does KNPC do? شركة البترول الوطنية الكويتية
It refines oil, liquefies gas and distributes petroleum products in Kuwait, according to Wikipedia. شركة البترول الوطنية الكويتية
What happened to KIPIC?
Press reports say KIPIC is being merged into KNPC, with the Supreme Petroleum Council approving the merger in April 2026 and the Minister of Oil setting the effective date. KIPIC then ceases to exist as a legal entity.
Who runs the Al-Zour refinery now?
After the merger, KNPC, according to press reports. Check KPC announcements for the effective date.
When was KNPC established?
In October 1960, according to Wikipedia.
What are KNPC’s working hours?
KNPC does not publish public hours. Government-sector offices normally work Sunday to Thursday, so telephone before visiting.
Does KNPC hire foreigners?
KNPC and the KPC group recruit expatriate specialists, but many positions are reserved for Kuwaiti nationals. Check official recruitment channels.
Is KNPC the same as KPC?
No. KNPC is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, the holding corporation.
Information checked against the company’s own website and contact page and secondary directories, October 2026. Please confirm hours, access and contact details with the company before visiting.