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- Ashdod Refinery Ltd, formerly Paz Ashdod Refinery Ltd, is an Israel-based oil refining and energy company engaged in refining crude oil and intermediate materials for petroleum distillates, exporting and importing hydrocarbons, and generating electricity for self-use and sale to external customers. The company operates a 100,000 barrel-per-day refinery located in Ashdod, on the Mediterranean coast, and participates in fuel storage and dispensing services, supplying light gases, LPG, gasoline, naphtha, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, and related petroleum products. Ashdod Refinery maintains integrated activities across feedstock procurement, refining, and distribution, including imports of crude oil and feed materials, exports of refined products, and revenue generation from electricity production. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Ashdod, Israel. It operates within the fossil fuels and energy sectors, with strategic emphasis on refining capacity utilization, efficiency improvements, and compliance with environmental and safety standards in both domestic and international markets. Subsidiaries and corporate relationships include its position within Paz Oil Company Ltd, with historical branding changes culminating in the current name Ashdod Refinery Ltd as of 2023. The company’s geographic footprint centers on Israel, with active operational and commercial activities in regional markets and export routes that support its refinery operations and product sales. Key recent developments include strategic partnerships and operational adjustments reflecting modernization efforts, ongoing maintenance cycles, and regulatory compliance initiatives aimed at sustaining refinery throughput and reliability in the face of regional supply dynamics.