Sonatrach announced an incident at its Arzew refinery (مصفاة أرزيو) on Thursday, July 9, involving the unit for filling 5-liter final oils, which has a capacity of 3900. The situation was fully controlled by 04:40 AM, with no casualties reported. Sonatrach stated, "The situation was fully controlled at 04:40 AM, without any injuries or human losses, thanks to the activation of the mutual assistance plan and the deployment of resources from the tactical command center in Arzew, with the assistance of civil protection services." The company also reassured its partners and customers that "fuel and lubricant production was not affected by this incident, and the supply of the national market from the Arzew refinery is proceeding normally, without any disruption." This swift resolution prevented any significant impact on personnel or operations.
Incident Details and Control
The incident unfolded at the Arzew refinery, which is situated within the Arzew industrial zone in Oran Governorate (ولاية وهران). Sonatrach reported that the event began at 02:30 AM. Authorities swiftly implemented emergency protocols to manage the situation. The company confirmed that the unit for filling 5-liter final oils, with a capacity of 3900, was involved, as previously stated. This unit is a critical component of the refinery's operations, handling the packaging of finished products. The prompt response by emergency teams was key in containing the situation and preventing its escalation.
Sonatrach announced that the situation was brought under full control by 04:40 AM. The company attributed this rapid resolution to the activation of its mutual assistance plan and the deployment of resources from the tactical command center in Arzew (أرزيو). Civil protection services provided assistance during the response, demonstrating inter-agency cooperation. Sonatrach reassured its partners and customers that "fuel and lubricant production was not affected by this incident, and the supply of the national market from the Arzew refinery is proceeding normally, without any disruption." The company also emphasized that there were no casualties, stating, "The situation was fully controlled at 04:40 AM, without any injuries or human losses." This assurance aims to maintain confidence in the refinery's operational integrity and its ability to meet market demands.
Assurance on Operations
Sonatrach affirmed that fuel and lubricant production remained unaffected by the incident. The company also stated that the supply to the national market from the Arzew refinery (مصفاة أرزيو) is proceeding normally. Sonatrach indicated there was no disruption to these operations following the event. This continuity of supply is vital for the national economy and for meeting consumer needs. The company's quick containment of the incident ensured that its broader production and distribution capabilities were not compromised, thereby safeguarding its commitments to partners and customers.
Investigation and Response
No injuries or human losses were recorded during the incident at the Sonatrach refinery, according to the company. Sonatrach stated, "تمت السيطرة الكاملة على الوضع على الساعة الرابعة وأربعين دقيقة (04:40) صباحًا، دون تسجيل أي إصابات أو خسائر بشرية، وذلك بفضل تفعيل مخطط المساعدة المتبادلة، وتسخير الوسائل التابعة لمركز القيادة التكتيكية بأرزيو، وبمساعدة مصالح الحماية المدنية." The incident was controlled through the activation of the mutual aid plan, resources from the Arzew Tactical Command Center, and assistance from Civil Protection services. Sonatrach also confirmed that it has initiated all necessary measures to determine the causes of the incident. This investigative step is standard procedure following such events, aimed at understanding the root cause and preventing future occurrences. The company further reassured its partners and customers, stating, "شركاءها وزبائنها بأن إنتاج الوقود وزيوت التشحيم لم يتأثر بهذا الحادث، وأن تموين السوق الوطنية انطلاقًا من مصفاة أرزيو يسير بشكل عادي، دون تسجيل أي اضطراب." The ongoing investigation shows Sonatrach's commitment to safety and operational excellence.