Prague, 2nd of November - The shutdowns had been scheduled from October 4 to October 20. However, both units were set in full operation two days ahead of this plan, which brought the company a 5 - 10% cost saving.

UNIPETROL is a group of companies operating in the petrochemical industry in the Czech Republic. In 2005, UNIPETROL became the part of PKN ORLEN Group, Central Europe's largest down stream Oil Company. UNIPETROL focus is mainly on crude oil processing, distribution of fuels and petrochemical production. In all these areas, UNIPETROL is a major representative in the Czech Republic and an important player in the Central European market. In 2005, UNIPETROL revenues and net profit reached CZK 81 bn, and CZK 3,4 bn respectively.

Contact: 
Michaela Lagronová 
Spokesperson 
Unipetrol, a.s. 

Mobile: + 420 602 304 708 
E-mail: michaela.lagronova@unipetrol.cz​