The following activities were carried out in the Company in 2020 in order to ensure the safety of production and increase the efficiency of production processes:
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in-line diagnostics of 1 415 km of main pipelines by such methods as calibration, profiling, in-line magnetic projectile, electromagnetic-acoustic conversion;
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elimination of 1 202 main pipeline defects (plan 1 202 defects);
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technical inspection of 7 main and 6 retaining pumps that have exceeded their normal service life;
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work on corrosion protection of tanks. In 11 tanks – internal corrosion protection;
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technical diagnosis and expert examination of 3 oil heating furnaces.
According to the results of 2020, the Company has not detected any failures related to sudden complete or partial shutdown of the pipeline due to a breach of the leakproofness of the pipeline itself or to a stop and control fitting or blockage of the pipeline.

Specific frequency of pipeline incidents resulting in oil spills