Refinery in full operation after completing its largest turnarounds
Bratislava,– Slovnaft refinery has completed its historically largest turnarounds on 21 production units. The refinery is in full operation after modernization and maintenance. Maintenance on three other petrochemical production units in the refinery will follow in the autumn.
This year’s regular turnarounds finished in the summer, they were the largest in the history of the refinery. SLOVNAFT Group employees and almost 2,000 external workers participated in their preparation and following maintenance and inspection. Total investments on the turnarounds reached EUR 75 million.
Several new projects were also implemented during the regular turnarounds. They are expected to contribute to the more efficient, reliable and safe operation of the refinery.
Almost 1000 larger and smaller tasks is planned during turnarounds in autumn. This will mostly involve maintenance and inspection, as well as activities resulting from legislative requirements. Part of projects will focus on reducing nitrogen emissions into atmosphere and on modernization as well.
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