Azerbaijan, Baku, July 26 /Trend E.ISmayilov/
Environment Department of State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has completed the inventory of atmospheric emissions of its structural units, operating companies and joint ventures on the basis of 2011, SOCAR said on Thursday.
The main objectives of the inventory is the update of the database on the sources of emissions of greenhouse and noxious substances in the areas of SOCAR, joint ventures and operating companies, the definition of qualitative and quantitative indicators of atmospheric emissions, as well as the preparation of proposals, which will identify potential projects in the field of energy efficiency and conservation energy.
During the inventory emission measurements of various substances were conducted, comparisons with previous years were carried out, and proposals to reduce emissions were made.
SOCAR includes the production association Azneft (companies producing oil and gas on land and sea), Azerkimya (chemical industry) and Azerigas (gas distribution).