Slovnaft refinery ahead of turnarounds scheduled for the coming weeks

• extensive inspection of the technical condition, maintenance and replacement of assets are part of the modernization and regular maintenance plan
• the refinery follows the plans of its strategy and tries to increase its flexibility in processing different types of oil
• the spring period of turnarounds will last approximately three months, the next part of the turnarounds is planned for autumn
• as part of turnarounds and technological stops during the spring and autumn, Slovnaft will invest more than 130 million euros

BRATISLAVA, April 23, 2024 – Slovnaft refinery is about to start the spring part of turnarounds in the middle of next week. Shutdowns are planned and necessary to ensure the continued smooth operation of technologies. These are also the first turnarounds since the refinery processes a larger share of alternative types of oil, which requires further investment in projects. In line with the MOL Group's recently updated Shape Tomorrow strategy, this will provide the refinery with greater flexibility in processing different types of oil. 25 production units will gradually be shut down, 22 in the spring phase. Return to full production is planned for the second half of June. The second part of the turnarounds is scheduled for September and October this year.

There will be an extensive inspection of the technical condition and maintenance of the equipment, replacement of used parts with new ones and, in some cases, complete modernization during the turnarounds. The goal is to reduce energy consumption in the production of oil products and increase safety and reliability. Total costs of the turnarounds including the investments will exceed 130 million euros.

"The main goal of the turnarounds is to satisfy inspections mandated by legislation, to clean equipment, to replace catalysts, and to make repairs that cannot be done during operation. These activities are carried out regularly every five years in order to ensure the reliable operation of the production units until the next planned shutdown. After we started processing alternative oil in significant quantities, we plan to activate the prepared projects in order to further increase the flexibility of the refinery," explains Branislav Vinter, Director of Production at SLOVNAFT, a.s.

During the turnarounds there may be an increased noise and odours level, and possible controlled burning on flares. The goal of refinery is to reduce the negative impacts affecting the lives of residents from the vicinity of the refinery to the necessary minimum. That is why the turnarounds are done based on the Turnaround excellence program, the essence of which is the detailed and consistent preparation of each step. This minimizes the risk of unforeseen events and the need for unplanned actions.

Slovnaft will continuously inform about the impact of the works on residents on the website www.slovnaft.sk/gr2024. On top of that, the Yellow Line is available 24 hours a day at 02/4055 8929 and the e-mail address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions. The Sused Slovnaft application with all information on works and possible impacts of the turnarounds is also available for people living in the neighbourhood of the refinery.

The main contractor of the works is the subsidiary company "Slovnaft Montáže a Opravy", besides, approximately 1,800 external workers will participate at the turnarounds in Slovnaft. Slovnaft customers were informed in advance, while the retail and wholesale markets will be supplied without restrictions.

About the SLOVNAFT Group

SLOVNAFT Group is an integrated refining and petrochemical group. The key company of the group is SLOVNAFT, a.s., processing crude oil in one of the most complex European refineries and providing the wholesale and retail sale of fuel. Slovnaft operates the largest network of service stations in Slovakia. The company is one of the leaders in Slovakia in the field of CSR and corporate philanthropy, significantly supporting sports, culture, education, youth and revitalization of the environment. Forbes magazine ranked the Slovnaft brand among the most valuable Slovak brands. The SLOVNAFT Group is a member of the international MOL Group, whose long-term Strategy 2030 Shape Tomorrow aims for carbon neutrality by 2050. The Group's goal is to focus on renewable fuels, support of various forms of mobility, green investments and creating value from waste.