Pavlodar petrochemical plant resumed work
As part of a working trip to Pavlodar region, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yeraly Tugzhanov visited the POCR and got acquainted with the activities of the enterprise, the preparations for the launch of the plant after a scheduled repair, as well as the working conditions of employees of the enterprise and service (outsourcing) companies.
During the shutdown repair, measures were taken to ensure the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Civil Protection”. The plant carried out a technical examination and examination of the industrial safety of equipment in order to ensure an uninterrupted production cycle. We also carried out scheduled preventive maintenance at process units, including revision, cleaning and replacement of equipment.
The vice-premier noted that during the week the output will be increased during the week from 1.5 thousand to 9 thousand tons. The main task is to return to normal operation and provide the central and northern regions of the country in order to prepare in advance for autumn field work and prevent an increase in energy prices. He emphasized that during the period of repair of the plant, fuel prices remained at the same level. Due to the influx of tourists in the summer in a number of regions there were interruptions in the supply of fuel, the Government and relevant authorities resolved these issues promptly.
“The Order of the Minister of Energy on fuel prices for the 2nd half of the year has been approved. Prices for gasoline AI-92 remained at the same level (182 tenge/liter), except for North Kazakhstan and Kostanay regions due to higher logistics costs (187 tenge/liter). AI-95 price is not regulated (it used to be 215, today the average price is the same). Diesel fuel remained at the same level of 230-260 tenge per liter, depending on the region. Starting from July 28, the POCR starts working after repairs,” said E. Tugzhanov.
As part of the Program for Increasing the Income of the Population, in order to eliminate the imbalance in labor income and increase the wages of employees at a level not lower than the industry average, increase the productive employment of the population, counter obligations of business have been established when receiving state support measures.
So, as of May 30, 2022, POCR LLP concluded 29 contracts with 13 service (outsourcing) companies employing 2,315 people. In order to resolve this issue, POCR LLP developed and agreed with JSC NC KazMunayGas proposals to increase the cost of services of service companies with a further increase in wages and a social package for personnel previously outsourced, as well as additional agreements to existing contracts to increase the amount of the contract regarding the increase in salaries for outsourcing employees.
At the same time, the increase will be made within the financial capabilities of POCR LLP, differentiated depending on the qualifications of employees, the complexity, quantity and quality of work performed, working conditions, as well as within the framework of the current oil refining tariff without increasing it.
The increase in official salaries and tariff rates for the personnel of outsourcing companies is carried out differentially for each company, depending on the qualifications of employees, the complexity, quantity and quality of work performed, working conditions from 14% to 56%.
At the end of the meeting, E. Tugzhanov instructed the management of the enterprise to pay special attention to personnel training. He suggested that the management of the plant take one of the region's colleges under their wing.
The Pavlodar petrochemical plant refines oil according to the fuel option and provides a refining depth of up to 88%, which corresponds to the level of the best producers. The plant produces motor gasoline, RT grade jet fuel, diesel fuel, fuel oil, petroleum coke, road bitumen, and household gases.
Press service of the akim of Pavlodar region
Photo by Valery Bugaev