Notification of state aid for the project is finished

On March 6, 2013 the European Commission finished the procedure of state aid notification for the project titled „Construction of Brody – Płock oil pipeline with the possibility of its extension to Gdańsk or heading west“. The procedure related to providing aid for the mentioned project in the form of co-financing using the funds from Operational Program „Infrastructure and Environment”.

The European Commission admits in this decision that this aid serves implementation of the goal which meets common interests in the necessary extent and in a proportionate way, i.e. in compliance with the domestic market.

The procedure was conducted by Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) on behalf of the Polish state.

On behalf of MPR „Sarmatia” Board we would like to take this opportunity to express gratitude and recognition for UOKiK officers whose professional work contributed to success of this process which was achieved within such a short period of time.

Changes to the Board of MPR “Sarmatia” Sp. z o.o.

By the resolution of the Shareholder on February 8, 2013 Mr. Alexander Sakandelidze was recalled from serving on the Management Board of MPR “Sarmatia” Sp. z o. o. as a representative of JSC GOGC.

On the same day JSC GOGC, acting as the Company’s shareholder, has appointed Mr. Irakli Chkhaidze to the Management Board of MPR “Sarmatia” Sp. z  o.o.

The Management Board of MPR “Sarmatia” Sp z o.o. would like to express sincere gratitude to Mr. Alexander Sakandelidze for the cooperation and wishes good luck in his future activity.

Environmental proceedings are going on

According to the notice of the Regional Director for Environmental Protection in Lublin on February 6, 2013 his office on the request of MPR “Sarmatia” Sp. z o.o. initiated the administrative proceedings to issue the environmental permit for the project – “Construction of the Brody – Plock crude oil pipeline with the possibility of its extension to Gdansk  or to the west”. The proceedings are carried out in consultation with the Regional Director of Environmental Protection in Biały Stok.

Application for an environmental permit for the project was submitted to the authorities

Board of MPR “Sarmatia” Sp. z o.o. informs, that on January 30, 2013, the Company submitted to the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Lublin the  application for an environmental permit for the Brody – Plock oil pipeline project.

Brody – Płock oil pipeline route is in all Local Development Plans already

Board of MPR “Sarmatia” Sp. o.o. announces that stage of the introduction of the project to the local development plan is completed. The route of the future pipeline is located in the plans of all 19 municipalities through which it will proceed. The completion of this stage opens for the Company the possibility to apply for issuing of an environmental permit for the Brody – Plock project.

Brody – Płock oil pipeline project is in the Local Development Plan of gmina Ostrów Lubelski

On January 18, 2013 Municipal Council of Ostrów Lubelski   approved the introduction of the Brody – Płock oil pipeline route to the Local Development Plan.

Brody – Płock oil pipeline project is in the Local Development Plan of gmina Ludwin

On December 27, 2012 Municipal Council of gmina Ludwin approved the introduction of the Brody – Płock oil pipeline route to the Local Development Plan.

Brody – Płock oil pipeline route introduced into the Local Development Plans of gmina and town Łęczna

On November 15, 2012 Municipal Council of Łęczna approved on its meeting the changes to the Local Development Plans of the gmina and town. These changes include the future construction of the Brody – Płock oil pipeline.

Brody – Płock oil pipeline project is in the Local Development Plan of gmina Horodło

On December 12, 2012 Municipal Council of gmina Horodło approved the introduction of the Brody – Płock oil pipeline route to the Local Development Plan.

Brody – Płock oil pipeline project is in the Local Development Plan of gmina Komarówka Podlaska

On December 11, 2012 Municipal Council of gmina Komarówka Podlaska approved the introduction of the Brody – Płock oil pipeline route to the Local Development Plan.