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Remediation
Most of the remediation and monitoring activities were implemented in Hungary and Slovakia, and the number of sites or locations involved was over 300. These actions covered the entire value chain; in addition to long-term remediation activities in refineries, petrochemical and logistic sites, we also improved the environmental status of various production facilities and filling stations.
MOL Group spent more than HUF 2 bn on remediation of environmental damages in 2009. Group company spending share was as follows: MOL - nearly HUF 1.4 bn, Slovnaft - HUF 0.4 bn and TVK HUF 0.2 bn.
In 2009 MOL, TVK, their consortium partners and the National Office of Research and Technology (NKTH) concluded a cooperation agreement that provides non-refundable funds for a 4-year research project called “Chemical sector and liveable environment – development of innovative technologies for the protection of the environment”. The aim is to develop in situ technologies which have zero or minimal energy demand, produce a minimal amount of waste, can be managed on-line, and have low CAPEX and OPEX demands.
2010 will again pose major challenges to our experts, as INA integration will require high priority action in regard to remediation of “inherited” damages. In 2009 all existing and potential action was reviewed, so we are confident that we will in the future be able to take account of successful activities also in this field of our operations.
More information on www.mol.hu/environment.
