The Pancevo oil refinery, part of the NIS company’s processing complex, has been granted a new integrated IPPC permit, reaffirming its adherence to rigorous domestic and European environmental standards. Initially licensed in 2017 as Serbia’s first energy plant with integrated prevention and control of pollution, the refinery’s new permit now extends to its “Deep Processing” complex, operational since 2020 and valued at over 300 million euros. Besides economic benefits, this expansion has notably halted high-sulfur fuel oil production and reduced pollutant emissions.
Vladimir Gagić, director of NIS’s Processing Block, emphasized their commitment to cutting-edge technologies and environmental stewardship: “Obtaining our second integrated IPPC license underscores our dedication to sustainable development and social responsibility. We continually enhance practices for the well-being of our community.”
With over 800 million euros invested in modernization since 2009, a significant portion targeted environmental initiatives at the Pancevo refinery. Approximately 95 million euros over the last 15 years were allocated to enhance environmental protection efforts. The integrated IPPC permit not only validates these investments in ecological advancements and production efficiency but also mandates ongoing responsible practices and substantial environmental protection investments using state-of-the-art techniques.
