Overview
Enilive Benelux B.V. is an operational oil refinery located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It processes crude oil into petroleum products for the European market.
Enilive Benelux B.V. is an operational oil refinery situated in Rotterdam, Netherlands, a major European energy hub. The facility is part of the broader Enilive network and contributes to the region's refining capacity. The refinery operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and REACH regulations, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. Typical refining processes include distillation, cracking, and treatment units to produce fuels and other petrochemicals. As a key infrastructure asset in the Port of Rotterdam, the refinery supports local employment and energy supply. Its coastal location necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures under MARPOL Annex I. The facility's product mix includes gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, serving both domestic and international markets.
Environmental context
The refinery's coastal siting in Rotterdam's port area presents inherent spill risks, mitigated by adherence to MARPOL Annex I and EU regulations. Refining complexity, measured by the Nelson index, influences emissions and waste generation. The facility's product slate includes light and middle distillates, with associated air quality and water discharge considerations under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Frequently asked questions
Enilive Benelux B.V. is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, at coordinates 51.922856 N, 4.478103 E.
Enilive Benelux B.V. operates an oil refinery that processes crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
The facility is currently operational.
Refineries in the Netherlands must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), REACH regulations, and MARPOL Annex I for marine pollution prevention.
Rotterdam is a major European energy hub with extensive port facilities, making it a strategic location for oil refineries and related infrastructure.