Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company (KAFCO) was established
on July 1, 1963, with Kuwait National Petroleum Company
(KNPC) owning 51 per cent shares and British Petroleum Company
owning 49 per cent.
In March 1987, KAFCO became a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum
Corporation (KPC), when the latter bought all the shares.
KAFCO specialises in the supply of A-1 fuel (ATK) to all
aircraft that use Kuwait International Airport. Jet A-1
is a kerosene fuel that undergoes rigorous testing at every
stage of production to meet stringent international specifications.
This is part of the company’s precautionary measures
to ensure safety of both passengers and the aircraft. Jet
A-1 is produced locally at two of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s
refineries.
Utilisation of the new equipment like motorised valves, high-speed
pumps and sophisticated electronic systems for remotely monitoring
depots and hydrant points help provides quick and efficient service
to airline companies.
KAFCO supplies fuel to an average of 15,000 aircraft a year.
The company’s depot has a storage capacity of approximately
30 million litres, which represents three weeks’ fuel supply.
As its main objective, KAFCO devotes special attention to training
and developing its employees in an effort to continuously keep
pace with international standards and regulations.
