High-Performance Refining with Responsibility
At Zeeland Refinery, we play a critical role in Europe’s energy landscape by processing crude oil into a wide range of high-quality products. Our refinery supplies essential fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as petrochemical feedstocks used to produce plastics and other materials. Through a combination of advanced technology, rigorous processes, and a dedicated workforce, we ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Our refinery’s operations are supported by a fully integrated system of distillation, conversion, and treatment units that enable flexible processing of different crude types. This flexibility ensures we can adapt to changing market demands and maintain steady production levels.
Operational Excellence and Reliability
We are proud to operate with over 99% uptime, reflecting our commitment to continuous maintenance, operational discipline, and rapid response to challenges. Every day, our teams monitor plant performance using sophisticated digital control systems, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Our approach to reliability is proactive and data-driven: predictive maintenance programs identify potential equipment issues before they affect operations, reducing downtime and optimizing asset life. This focus not only secures supply for our customers but also minimizes operational costs and environmental impact.
Safety as a Core Value
Safety is more than a compliance requirement at Zeeland Refinery — it is a core value embedded in everything we do. We maintain strict safety protocols across all levels of our organization, from frontline operators to executive leadership.
Our workforce undergoes continuous training on safety procedures, emergency response, and risk management. We employ advanced safety systems including automated shut-off valves, real-time gas detection, and rigorous hazard assessments to prevent incidents before they occur.
Our commitment to safety extends beyond the refinery fence to the local community, with regular drills and open communication channels to ensure readiness and transparency.
Environmental Stewardship
Zeeland Refinery is dedicated to reducing its environmental footprint through energy efficiency, emissions control, and sustainable practices. We comply fully with Dutch and EU environmental regulations and go beyond compliance with voluntary initiatives.
Our refinery has implemented cutting-edge technologies such as sulfur recovery units and low-NOx burners to minimize air pollution. Water is recycled wherever possible, and waste streams are managed carefully to reduce landfill impact.
We are also investing in renewable feedstocks and exploring carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to support the broader energy transition.
Operational Highlights
Fully Integrated Processing Units
Our refinery features state-of-the-art distillation columns, catalytic crackers, hydrotreaters, and reformers, enabling efficient conversion of crude into multiple product streams.Energy Efficiency
We continuously optimize our energy use, employing heat integration and advanced process control to minimize consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Advanced Safety Systems
Safety instrumented systems (SIS), automated emergency shutdowns, and continuous monitoring ensure the highest operational safety.Sustainability Initiatives
Active programs target reduction of CO₂ emissions, energy use, waste production, and water consumption.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
At Zeeland Refinery, innovation drives us forward. We collaborate with industry partners, research institutions, and technology providers to develop new processes and improve existing ones.
We leverage digital tools such as process simulation, AI-based predictive maintenance, and big data analytics to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.
Our employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and participate in improvement initiatives that help us maintain a competitive edge while staying true to our commitment to sustainability and safety.