Overview
SASREF is an operational oil refinery located in Saudi Arabia, with coordinates 27.05°N, 49.61°E. It is a key facility in the country's refining sector.
SASREF (ساسرف) is an operational oil refinery situated in Saudi Arabia, a nation with a dominant position in global oil production and refining. The facility is located at coordinates 27.051733°N, 49.608511°E, in the city of Oil refinery. As a refinery, it processes crude oil into various petroleum products, contributing to the country's downstream energy sector. The facility operates under Saudi Arabia's regulatory framework, which includes adherence to national environmental standards and international conventions like MARPOL Annex I for marine pollution prevention. Refineries in Saudi Arabia typically employ advanced refining technologies to produce a range of products including gasoline, diesel, and petrochemical feedstocks. The environmental context of SASREF involves its coastal siting along the Arabian Gulf, which necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures. The facility's operations are subject to Saudi environmental regulations that align with global best practices for refinery emissions and waste management. SASREF plays a significant role in the regional energy supply chain, supporting both domestic consumption and export markets.
Environmental context
SASREF is located on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, an area with high ecological sensitivity due to marine biodiversity and coral reefs. The refinery's operations pose risks of oil spills and air emissions, which are managed through Saudi Arabia's environmental regulations and adherence to MARPOL Annex I. The facility's coastal siting requires comprehensive spill containment and monitoring systems to protect local marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SASREF is located in Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 27.051733°N, 49.608511°E, in the city of Oil refinery.
SASREF is an operational oil refinery that processes crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and petrochemical feedstocks.
SASREF is currently operational, as indicated in the facility record.
Refineries in Saudi Arabia must comply with national environmental standards and international conventions such as MARPOL Annex I for marine pollution prevention, as well as regulations on air emissions and waste management.
Risk factors for oil refineries include refining complexity (Nelson index), coastal siting and spill risk, and downstream product mix. These factors influence the potential for accidents, emissions, and environmental impact.