BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct.16
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
Black Sea Terminal (BST) or Kulevi oil terminal of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has very competent emergency response plan in place that enables the company to perform work safely and easily, Trend reports citing BST.
The emergency response plan is a crucial component to handling any kind of emergency situation.
Though the emergency management team is well trained and experienced, the continuous review and revision of their knowledge remains constant. This instills a sense of confidence in the employees. The importance of this upskilling and pre-planning is essential so that at the onset of an emergency, important decisions can be made rapidly and the situation can be controlled in a short period of time.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one such assessment was conducted at the terminal to refresh the knowledge of the emergency response team. The program included planning and providing guidance in handling emergencies, as well as identifying any deficiencies, including a lack of resources, equipment, trained personnel and supplies.
At the end of the emergency management program, the emergency response team was able to get a broader view of the details that will enable them to determine the potential risks and hazards that might affect BST’s operations. This is a continuous process that ensures the safe maintenance of the terminal.
The terminal in the Kulevi port was put into operation in May 2008, and the transshipment of oil products was launched in June. The total capacity of the terminal is 10 million tons of liquid bulk oil cargo per year, including three million tons of oil, three million tons of diesel fuel, and four million tons of fuel oil. The total capacity of the tank farm of the terminal is 402,000 cubic meters.
The terminal is used for shipment of crude oil, fuel oil, diesel fuel, gas oil, methanol, aviation fuel, propylene, liquid pyrolysis resin, naphtha, isopropyl alcohol, diesel fuel with ultra-low sulfur content, industrial oil, and condensate.
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