Changing Energy Dynamics and Supply Security
Fluctuations in global energy markets continue to highlight the critical importance of supply security, especially for strategic products. Jet fuel, one of the key inputs of the aviation industry, is among the products most affected by these shifts.

Rising demand, price volatility, and vulnerabilities in supply chains are making countries’ energy production capacity and refining infrastructure increasingly strategic. In this context, having a strong production infrastructure is no longer just an economic advantage, it has become a fundamental requirement for operational continuity.

The Role of Production Continuity in Jet Fuel

Jet fuel is a product that requires both high quality standards and uninterrupted supply. The operational continuity of the aviation sector depends directly on the reliable and consistent availability of this fuel.

For this reason, refinery capacity, production continuity, and supply planning play a critical role in jet fuel operations. A strong production infrastructure enables rapid response to increases in demand while minimizing the impact of potential disruptions within the supply chain.

This structure not only supports the domestic market but also enables the creation of a strong supply capacity for international markets.

STAR Refinery: High Capacity, Tangible Impact

An important part of SOCAR Türkiye’s integrated business model, STAR Refinery stands out as a strong production hub supporting continuity in jet fuel production through its high capacity and advanced technology-based infrastructure.

With an annual production capacity of 13 million tons, the refinery directly contributes to Türkiye’s energy supply security. Its production strength goes beyond capacity alone, also creating tangible impact across various product groups.

Through diesel production, STAR Refinery meets approximately 25% of domestic demand, supporting the uninterrupted operation of transportation and logistics networks. In aviation fuel production, it contributes to nearly 25% of total demand, playing a critical role in maintaining the continuity of air transportation.

Production processes at the refinery are managed through an uninterrupted operational flow focused on high quality standards and operational efficiency. This structure where planning, optimization, and process management are handled together enables rapid adaptation to changing market conditions.

As a result, STAR Refinery is positioned not only as a production facility but also as a strategic center supporting the continuity of the energy supply chain.

The Advantage of an Integrated Structure
SOCAR Türkiye’s approach to the energy value chain is built on an integrated model extending from production to trade. This model enables refinery production to be managed together with energy trading and supply processes.

Thanks to this approach, production planning becomes more predictable, supply chains can be managed more flexibly, and adaptation to market conditions becomes faster.

In strategic products such as jet fuel, this integration stands out as one of the most important factors supporting supply security.

A Strategic Position in Supply Security
A strong production capacity in jet fuel is not limited to meeting short-term supply needs. It also plays a decisive role in ensuring long-term supply security.

STAR Refinery’s production strength and SOCAR Türkiye’s integrated business model contribute to building a sustainable structure in this field. Managing processes from production to supply in harmony helps secure domestic demand while also strengthening positioning in international markets.

The Power of Continuity in Energy
Sustainable success in the energy sector is determined not only by production capacity, but also by how uninterrupted, planned, and integrated that production is managed.

The structure created by SOCAR Türkiye and STAR Refinery offers a strong model supporting production continuity and supply security, particularly in jet fuel production.

This approach helps build a resilient energy system against changing global conditions while ensuring trust and continuity across every stage of the chain, from production to supply.