More than Br1 trillion invested in the development of Belarusian oil refineries in January-September

November 16, Minsk / Milena Anufrienok - BELTA /. Over Br1 trillion has been invested in the development of Belarusian oil refineries in January-September this year. This was announced by Bronislav Sivoy, Deputy Chairman of the Belneftekhim concern, today in Minsk at the international conference "Oil Refining and Export of Oil Products of the Republic of Belarus - Development Prospects and Economic Efficiency," according to a BELTA correspondent. The Deputy Chairman of the concern emphasized that domestic oil refineries, even in the conditions of the global crisis, are implementing their investment programs and increasing capital investments. Thus, according to the results of the nine months, the growth rate of investments at the Mozyr Oil Refinery was 168%, and at Naftan OJSC - 130%. Oil refining, as well as chemical and petrochemical industries, are also increasing their production volumes: in January-October, they grew by 11.8% compared to the same period last year. Bronislav Sivoy expressed confidence that the concern's enterprises will continue to be fully supplied with hydrocarbon raw materials, and the development of a promising cooperation program in this area with the Russian side is currently being completed. According to the Deputy Chairman of Belneftekhim, Belarusian oil refineries are aimed at increasing the volume and depth of oil refining, further improving the quality of oil products, and strengthening their positions in foreign markets. -0-