Back
Energy & HydrocarbonsSustainability & Green EconomyManufacturing & Industry

New Achievement for SONATRACH Refinery in Italian Sicily

April 11, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
New Achievement for SONATRACH Refinery in Italian Sicily

The 'Augusta' refinery belonging to SONATRACH in the Italian island of Sicily (Sonatrach Raffineria Italiana) has recorded a new industrial achievement, which consists of the commissioning of an advanced electrical facility as part of a project aimed at modernizing industrial facilities, enhancing their energy performance, and reducing carbon emissions. The announcement of this step was made by the refinery through a statement on Thursday, following a meeting of the multifunctional group responsible for the GTC 301 turbine compressor electrification project, attended by the refinery management. The new electric compressor MC 302 was celebrated for entering into operation for the benefit of the lubricating oils and paraffin unit, which is one of the main products of the 'Augusta' facility, where paraffin is used...

Read Full Article
Share on social media

Related Articles

Trade & Exports
Algeria Overtakes the UAE as the Top Supplier of Naphtha to South Korea

Algeria Overtakes the UAE as the Top Supplier of Naphtha to South Korea

Algeria has become the top supplier of naphtha to South Korea during the first half of 2026, with a share of 17.2% of the country's total imports of this material, surpassing the United Arab Emirates, the United States, India, and Oman, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) reported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Algeria. KITA's figures showed that Algeria's share of South Korea's naphtha imports reached 17.2% during the first six months of the year, compared to 14.5% for the United Arab Emirates, 13.0% for the United States, 9.7% for India, and 9.3% for Oman. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Sep 13, 2026echoroukonline.com

News Disclaimer: Articles are curated from third-party sources for informational purposes. We do not verify or endorse the accuracy of third-party content.