STAR Refinery accounts for 37% of petroleum coke produced in Türkiye

In August 2024, the STAR Oil Refinery (SOCAR), an asset of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) in Türkiye, produced more than 47,463 tons of petroleum coke, 28,207 tons or 37.3% less compared to August 2023, Report informs, citing the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA).

During the reporting period, oil refineries in Türkiye produced a total of 129,064 tons of petroleum coke, which is 22,024 tons or 14.6% less compared to August 2023. STAR refinery accounts for 36.8% of the petroleum coke produced in Türkiye.

STAR was inaugurated on October 19, 2018. The plant began operating at full capacity in September 2019. It has an annual crude oil processing capacity of 13 million tons.