Joint stock company Moravske naftove doly (Owned by MND Group, Czech Republic), filed an application for construction of a refinery at the territory of Primorsk port. The refinery is to specialize in production of bunker fuel to supply the vessels in the port of Primorsk and Vysotsk, Vice-Governor of the Leningrad region Grigory Dvas told the press conference on Thursday, Rosbalt reports. The Vice-Governor reminded that most permissive documents for refinery construction have been approved by former investor so Moravske naftove doly is a legal successor of this project.
In late 2008, Jasmine LLC announced its plans to build a complex of refineries in Primorsk.
Grigory Dvas said there will be two different refineries. The refinery planned by Jasmine will focus on export products. The Vice-Governor also noted the Leningrad region is short of refineries.
Moravské naftové doly is the biggest oil and gas company in the Czech Republic.