04/12/2008

MOL wins Downstream Business of the Year Award in New York

Platts, the leading global information services provider, awarded MOL the title of "Downstream Business of the Year". The award was given at the 10th annual Platts Global Energy Awards ceremony in New York on the 3rd December.

The Platts award recognises the achievements of energy companies around the world in several operational areas across 16 categories. Based on the judgement of an international jury, MOL was selected as the winner from 5 shortlisted companies.

“Thanks to refinery upgrades and several recent efficiency improvement projects and also to our unique supply-chain philosophy, MOL is operating not only Europe’s two most efficient refineries but has also secured both quality improvement and environmental innovation.” – says György Mosonyi, group CEO. “Our operational excellence, innovative programs and daily appreciation of the principals of sustainable development contributed to MOL being honoured by Platts with this award. – he added.

Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading global provider of energy and metals information. With nearly a century of business experience and 14 offices worldwide, Platts serves customers across more than 150 countries.

Further information:

http://www.platts.com/GEAWeb/Homepage.do