Augusta-Priolo

Polo petrolchimico siracusano

37°09′40″N 15°12′09″E / 37.1611°N 15.2025°E / 37.1611; 15.2025 The petrochemical complex of Augusta-Priolo (called Polo petrolchimico siracusano in Italian) is a vast industrialized coastal area in eastern Sicily including the territory of the municipalities of Augusta, Priolo Gargallo and Melilli. Main industrial activities are oil refining, processing of oil derivatives and energy production.

The complex, whose beginnings date back to 1949, has produced significant environmental problems for the coastline and the entire area, as well as health issues and an increased death rate. The area is therefore often dubbed triangolo della morte (triangle of death).[1][2][3][4][5]

Among the companies in the region are ExxonMobil, Sasol, Erg, Polimeri Europa and Syndial.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Melilli, Augusta e Priolo: pesci deformi nel “triangolo della morte” ilpapaverorossoweb.it, October 19, 2016.
  2. ^ Il “triangolo della morte” ilfattoquotidiano.it, March 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Triangolo della morte Interrogazione alla Commissione Europea, March 9, 2017.
  4. ^ Petrolchimico Sicilia, il triangolo della morte onanotiziarioamianto.it, October 5, 2019.
  5. ^ Priolo Augusta Melilli: il triangolo della morte mangiatoridicervello.com, November 20, 2019.
  6. ^ "Human Health in Areas with Industrial Contamination" (PDF). WHO. 2014.


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