Hydrotreatment plant shut down
Today, 13th October 2006, PKN ORLEN shut down its Hydrotreatment plant in order to replace worn elements. The shut down of the unit has been scheduled for approx. 12 days, until the replacements are complete and final tests carried out. The facility’s overhaul will be performed within a record pace, given that the standard period for such work is normally around 18 days. Given the above circumstances, PKN ORLEN has prepared a precise overhaul work-schedule together with different scenarios for the operations of other units.
PKN ORLEN will ensure that the hydrotreatment plant shut down will not adversely affect product supplies from PKN ORLEN. The company has arranged for imports of additional fuel volumes, which will completely offset any drop in production as a result of the shut down. The impossibility of imports from Mazeikiu Nafta will be compensated for by the shortened overhaul period and imports from other sources. This means that both wholesale contracts and retail outlet supplies will be fulfilled without interruption.
