Our focus is to maintain a leading position in the refining sector
Operating in the energy sector since 1962, we are one of the leading independent operators in the European refining industry.
In order to guarantee the sustainability of the business in the medium to long-term, creating value for all stakeholders, it is fundamentally important to maintain a competitive edge in the sector.
This awareness has determined the long-term strategic choices and our business model that has developed over time also in relation to market scenarios and technological innovations.
Three the pillars of our business model:
Unique operating model based on integrated supply chain management that exploits the synergies between technical process skills, operational management expertise, planning skills and commercial strengths.
From Jan-2016 active in Geneva, one of the main international hubs for oil commodities trading, the subsidiary Saras Trading SA work in close cooperation with the refinery to better exploit market opportunities
Geographical position in the middle of the Med where oil routes converge
Refinery capable of effectively processing different types of crude oils, including non-conventional ones
Proactive and dynamic commercial approach, based on the supply chain integration
The size and complexity of the refinery is the result of decades of continuous investment aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency and of constant attention to safety and respect for the environment.
Continuous efforts to improve process in the industrial, commercial and financial fields while reducing costs
Know-how developed in approx. 60 years of activity in the sector
Digital is the new frontier
Integrated supply chain management
We have developed a unique operating model based on integrated supply chain management that exploits the synergies between technical process skills, operational management expertise, planning skills and commercial strength of our personnel.
In order to make this integrated process more effective, in January 2016 the subsidiary Saras Trading SA started operating in Geneva, which is one of the main international hubs for oil commodities trading, in close cooperation with the operational departments of the refinery. Thanks to the consolidated knowledge and sound reputation of the traders of the Saras Group traders, and thanks also to the large network of business operators to which Geneva gives access, it is much easier to seize the best opportunities offered by the market both for the purchase of crude oils and for the sale of finished products.
Diversification of supply sources and markets
The geographical position in the centre of the Mediterranean, where oil routes converge, together with the technical characteristics of the refinery, which is capable of effectively processing different types of crude oils, including non-conventional ones, ensure great diversification of supply sources and of the markets where petroleum products can be sold, thus reducing the risks connected to any disruptive geopolitical events that typically affect the oil world. Our proactive and dynamic commercial approach, based on supply chain integration, allows us to take advantage of all market opportunities.
Operational and technological excellence
The size and complexity of the plant are the result of decades of continuous investment aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency and of constant attention to safety and respect for the environment. We are constantly engaged in an improvement process in the industrial, commercial and financial fields, as evidenced by the serveral projects intended to optimise performance and reduce costs. This commitment reflects a clear and stable strategic direction: remaining at all times one of the best and most efficient operators in the sector, pursuing operational and technological excellence. A key factor for achieving and maintaining this goal over time is the know-how of our personnel, developed in about 60 years of activity. It is our most valuable asset.
Improvement initiatives delivered over last 10 years
