• a new service station will be built with a unique design on Prístavná street near a modern commercial-business district
• more efficient technologies are being used during construction, such as green roofs and heat pumps
• the service station should be finished by the end of this year

BRATISLAVA, 6 July 2016 – Slovnaft, the largest operator of service stations in Slovakia, began construction of a new service station with a unique design on Prístavná Street. The new point of sale will be part of a modern commercial and business district near the Eurovea shopping center, the Panorama City complex and the Mlynské Nivy locality. The service station’s unusual appearance is designed by the architectural firm ALEXY & ALEXY

The service station is adorned with especially originally designed roofing with a strong metal frame. More efficient technologies are also being used during the construction of the store. Heating will be through a heat pump with the withdrawn water from the subsoil used for heating and cooling the building and then returned to groundwater. The roof will again be covered in greenery, which is not only aesthetic, but also environmentally beneficial. The greenery on the roof is comprised of dry-loving grasses that are easy to care for and maintain.

 “Our aim was to make a unique Slovnaft service station become a natural part of one of the most dynamic parts of Bratislava. In its construction we will use more advanced technology, which is not standard for service stations,” said retail director Timea Reicher.

The service station should be built by the end of this year and put into operation at the beginning of 2017. Motorists will be offered a complete range of additive fuels, including LPG and other additional services. Inside the service station customers will find an offer of snacks in the Fresh Corner, with a selection of coffee and fresh baguettes.

It’s also interesting that the new service station building will stand next to the Apollo Club, which previously housed the Directorate of the Apollo refinery, Slovnaft’s predecessor, destroyed during World War II.

As of 1st of July 2016 Slovakia starts its historicaly first presidency of the Council of the European Union. In the following 6 months Slovakia will become the centre of happening of European politics. During the Presidency one can expect important decisions to be taken on the future of the European Union. For Slovakia it will bring not only great opportunity to strenghten its position within EU but also a chance to be active in forming Union's operation.

EU Council presidency means also responsibility arising from fulfillment of certain tasks. Slovnaft company together with few other companies are planning to support functioning of the EU Council presidency as partners in the form of logistic and technological assurance. For the purposes of EU Council presidency SLOVNAFT, a.s. company will provide fuel cards and thus will be an official supplier of motor fuels.

• all 41 former Agip service stations already bear the yellow-black color of Slovnaft
• at some service stations, fuel pumps were modernized and all fuel tanks cleaned as well
• former Agip service stations have been fully integrated into the Slovnaft network

BRATISLAVA, 30 June 2016 – The largest Slovak operator of service stations, Slovnaft, completed the rebranding of the network comprising 41 Agip service stations, taken over last year in the summer months. The company began changing the visual elements at the service stations last October and in the first phase it was implement at 33 locations. Slovnaft completed the replacement of roofs over fuel pumps and banners with fuel prices at the remaining Agip service stations this year.

At some of the former Agip service stations was also upgraded technology. Fuel pumps were replaced at a total of 13 service stations. At the same time, all fuel tanks were cleaned to ensure the quality of fuel for all new service stations in the Slovnaft colors.

Former Agip service stations now offer the same range of fuels and other products as well as services to customers as the original Slovnaft service stations. In particular, the availability of premium EVO Petrol and EVO Diesel fuels have expanded. There are other services as well for motorists, such as the loyalty Club Bonus or payment option using Slovnaft fuel cards.

Slovnaft currently operates 253 service stations in Slovakia. The Agip service stations were originally operated by ENI, whose business activity in the retail sector was taken over by the MOL Group in several countries of Central Europe, the parent company of Slovnaft.

About the SLOVNAFT Group

The SLOVNAFT Group is an integrated refinery and petrochemical group. The group’s key company is SLOVNAFT, a.s., which is mainly engaged in the processing of crude oil in one of the most complex refineries in Europe, as well as the wholesale and retail sale of fuel. Slovnaft operates the largest network of service stations in Slovakia. The company is among the leaders in the field of CSR and corporate philanthropy in Slovakia, significantly supporting sports, culture, education, youth and the 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.

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