Investor and CEO
Sokhrab Abdulakhmad
Under the leadership of CEO Sohrab Abdulahmad, Afghan Yasini Oil is pioneering national energy self-sufficiency through a robust industrial portfolio, including Satar Gas Petroleum, Mannan Ahad Limited, and extensive fuel networks. With a $50M refinery and strategic storage—1,000 tons of LPG in Aqina and 3,000 tons of oil and LPG in Hairatan—we drive industrial growth and global trade, creating sustainable opportunities for Afghanistan.
Sokhrab Abdulakhmad
Sokhrab Abdulakhmad
Investor and CEO
Afghan Yasini Oil Refinery drives industrial independence with a $50M investment in Balkh, refining 600 tons of crude oil and processing 800 tons of natural-gas condensate daily.
Established in Balkh with a $50M private investment, Afghan Yasini Oil Refinery refines 600 tons of crude and processes 800 tons of condensate daily across 50,000sqm. We ensure national energy self-sufficiency and industrial independence by delivering ASTM-standard petroleum products domestically.
In addition to the central refinery in Balkh, the Afghan Yasini industrial complex operates a strategic storage facility in the Aqina port terminal. With a capacity exceeding one thousand tons, this modern hub is exclusively designed and equipped for the standardized storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), playing a pivotal role in ensuring energy stability and facilitating transit trade across the country’s northern borders
The Afghan Yasini complex, with a $50 million investment and 3,000-ton storage capacity for Oil and LPG at the Hairatan port, manages the complete energy supply chain. Alongside the Balkh refinery, this key infrastructure ensures a continuous fuel supply meeting ASTM standards and creates 1,100 jobs, playing a vital role in reducing import dependency and advancing Afghanistan’s industrial independence.
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Freequently Asked Question
The refinery processes raw materials into petrol (gasoline), premium diesel (gasoil), mazut (fuel oil), and kerosene.
All petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, strictly adhere to international ASTM quality standards for industrial efficiency.
The project created over 100 direct specialized jobs and supports more than 1,000 indirect opportunities for local families.
It is situated on 50 jeribs (50,000 square meters) in the strategic industrial zone of Balkh province.
We process 600 tons daily, utilizing a steady supply of 800 tons of condensate and crude oil to ensure consistent national fuel production.
The refinery represents a landmark fifty million dollar private investment in Afghanistan’s energy sector.