Ashdod Oil Refineries
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Ashdod Oil Refinery is second largest Oil Refinery in Israel, after Haifa
Oil Refineries Ltd
, located in coastal city of Ashdod. It was once part of governmental company Oil Refineries Ltd. After privatization of the company and solution to break the monopoly in Oil Refinery field, Ashdod oil refinery was sold to Paz Oil Company Ltd. and became it subdivision under the name Paz Ashdod Refinery Ltd.
The refinery is located in northern industrial zone of Ashdod. The decision to construct a new refinery on the sand dunes north of Ashdod was based on the following considerations: available land, geographical dispersion of refining industries due to security risks, centrally located in the heart of the country’s area of consumption, occupational opportunities for Ashdod, proximity to the Pi Glilot fuel depot and the Eshkol Power Station
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Today, a pipeline connects the refinery to the national fuel pipeline, the crude oil Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline
and two Israel Electric Company sea lines in Ashdod.
The Ashdod Refinery is connected to the national gas pipelines and uses LPG to heat its furnaces. The use of natural gas significantly reduces the emission of contaminants to the environment, and is economical in energy costs.
An electric and steam plant was constructed on the site of the refinery, which will also be based on natural gas. It entered into operation in 2008.
Haifa
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country, with a population of over 268,000. Another 300,000 people live in towns directly adjacent to the city including the cities of the Krayot, as well as, Tirat Carmel, Daliyat al-Karmel and Nesher...
Oil Refineries Ltd
Oil Refineries Ltd
Oil Refineries Ltd. , located in Haifa Bay, is Israel's largest Oil refinery. Using its state-of-the-art industrial facilities, ORL is capable of refining approximately 9.8 million tons of crude oil per year providing a variety of products used in industrial operation, transportation, private...
, located in coastal city of Ashdod. It was once part of governmental company Oil Refineries Ltd. After privatization of the company and solution to break the monopoly in Oil Refinery field, Ashdod oil refinery was sold to Paz Oil Company Ltd. and became it subdivision under the name Paz Ashdod Refinery Ltd.
Background
The Ashdod Refinery commenced operations in 1973, after three years of construction, in order to meet the needs of the Israeli market which exceeded the production capacity of the Haifa Refinery.The refinery is located in northern industrial zone of Ashdod. The decision to construct a new refinery on the sand dunes north of Ashdod was based on the following considerations: available land, geographical dispersion of refining industries due to security risks, centrally located in the heart of the country’s area of consumption, occupational opportunities for Ashdod, proximity to the Pi Glilot fuel depot and the Eshkol Power Station
Eshkol Power Station
The Eshkol Power Station is a power station supplying electrical power to the Shephelah region in Israel. It is located in north industrial zone of Ashdod near the mouth of the Lahish River, close to the Port of Ashdod which providing the plant with fuel oil...
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Today, a pipeline connects the refinery to the national fuel pipeline, the crude oil Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline
Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company
The Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company operates several petroleum and petroleum products pipelines in Israel, most notably the Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline. It also operates two oil terminal and depots in the country. The company was originally formed in 1968 as a 50/50% joint venture between Israel and...
and two Israel Electric Company sea lines in Ashdod.
The Ashdod Refinery is connected to the national gas pipelines and uses LPG to heat its furnaces. The use of natural gas significantly reduces the emission of contaminants to the environment, and is economical in energy costs.
An electric and steam plant was constructed on the site of the refinery, which will also be based on natural gas. It entered into operation in 2008.
Milestones
- 1992 - Construction of catalytic crack and sulfur recovery unit completed
- 2003 - HDS (hydro-desulfurization) unit and truck loading terminal for distillates were constructed; catalytic cracker upgraded.
- 2002-2005 - Over USD 13 million invested in environmental protection: reduction of emissions of contaminants; treatment of sewage and prevention of marine pollution; treatment of groundwater, soil and hazardous materials. Preparations are made to connect to the natural gas pipeline and use natural gas to reduce production costs.
- 2006 – Paz Oil Company Ltd. was awarded the tender to purchase the Refinery from the State, and paid approximately NIS 3.25 billions for full ownership of Israel’s second largest oil refinery.
Figures
| Type | Production [Thousands tons per year] |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline , or petrol , is a toxic, translucent, petroleum-derived liquid that is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. It consists mostly of organic compounds obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum, enhanced with a variety of additives. Some gasolines also contain... |
1,000 |
| Gasoil | 1,300 |
| LPG | 250 |
| Jet fuel Jet fuel Jet fuel is a type of aviation fuel designed for use in aircraft powered by gas-turbine engines. It is clear to straw-colored in appearance. The most commonly used fuels for commercial aviation are Jet A and Jet A-1 which are produced to a standardized international specification... |
300 |
| Fuel Oil Fuel oil Fuel oil is a fraction obtained from petroleum distillation, either as a distillate or a residue. Broadly speaking, fuel oil is any liquid petroleum product that is burned in a furnace or boiler for the generation of heat or used in an engine for the generation of power, except oils having a flash... |
1,300 |
| Total | 4,000 |
- Storage Capacity - 700,000 m3.
- Refinery site - 1100 dunams
- Number of employees - 230