One example of measures taken with a view to implementing the Environmental Policy is water management in the Production Plant in Płock. Water is a technological medium used for the production of steam in the CHP and a cooling medium. It is also used for fire fighting and fire prevention. The Vistula is a natural source of water for the Plant. PKN ORLEN has a separate water permit for the uptake of surface water and ground water in the entire Production Plant in Płock.
The effect of surface water uptake reduction by 3.1% is lower water charges.
Water management is conducted in such a way that an increasing number of production facilities and increased crude oil throughput does not translate into increased water uptake from the Vistula. The chief reasons behind such a positive outcome are the following:
Water consumption for production purposes in the Płock Plant in 2008 was 22,556,000 m3, compared to 23,243,000 m3 in 2007.
| Parameter | Year 2007 | Year 2008 | Increase//Drop [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water uptake form the Vistula | 23 721 604 m3 | 22 991 953 m3 | -3,07% |
| Water uptake from deep water wells | 545 000 m3 | 513 000 m3 | -5,87% |
| Volume of reused water | 2 832 795 m3 | 2 643 956 m3 | -6,67% |
| Drainage from the desalting of blocks for industrial and fire water | 1 804 504 m3 | 1 261 677 m3 | -30,08% |
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