Kalundborg Refinery is a
Danish energy company and a cornerstone in the country’s security of supply and mobility.

Kalundborg Refinery is a Danish energy company and a cornerstone in the country’s security of supply and mobility.

The refinery in Kalundborg is Denmark’s largest and each year produces up to 5.5 million tonnes of liquid fuel. For more than 60 years we have delivered energy to an ever-changing society. As society changes, so do we. 

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Each year up to 5.5 million tonnes of crude oil, condensate and mixed product is refined. 
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Our more than 400 competent and engaged employees keep the wheel turning. 
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We wish to run our refinery without harm to people, environment and equipment.
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We operate two truck terminals. Together they process up to 37,000 truck loadings a year. 

A member of the Klesch Group

A member of the Klesch Group

Career opportunities at Kalundborg Refinery

We know that our employees are the key to our future success. Therefore, we strive to give them the best possible conditions to reach their full potential. Combined with an understanding of different living situations, it makes us a workplace where many people spend large parts of their working lives.

Career change ahead?

Career opportunities at Kalundborg Refinery

We know that our employees are the key to our future success. Therefore, we strive to give them the best possible conditions to reach their full potential. Combined with an understanding of different living situations, it makes us a workplace where many people spend large parts of their working lives.

Career change ahead?

We power sustainable change

We power sustainable change and are aware of our responsibility. Therefore, we continuously search for sustainable methods to reduce our CO₂ footprint. One step at a time.

3,000 tonnes CO₂

New heat exchangers installed in 2024 is expected to give a yearly CO₂ saving of up to 3,000 tonnes.

18,000 MWh

New heat exchangers installed in 2024 is expected to give a yearly energy saving of up to 18,000 MWh.

80.6 EII

The refinery’s energy efficiency is calculated as an index number. In 2024 the energy index was at 80.3 EII.

News

3rd August 2026

Klesch Group acquires bp Gelsenkirchen Refinery Business

3rd August 2026

Klesch Group acquires bp Gelsenkirchen Refinery Business

19th March 2026

Klesch Group to Acquire bp’s Gelsenkirchen Refinery Business

19th March 2026

Klesch Group to Acquire bp’s Gelsenkirchen Refinery Business

13th March 2026

Wind Energy Researcher Honoured with the Kalundborg Refinery Award 2026

13th March 2026

Wind Energy Researcher Honoured with the Kalundborg Refinery Award 2026

Did you know that we as Denmark’s largest refinery have more than 2,500 kilometres of pipes? That corresponds to about 25 trips from Kalundborg to Copenhagen.