UNIPETROL, a.s. announces that, from 10 December 2011, the hydrogen desulfurization of middle distillates unit in Pardubice refinery has been temporary shut down.

The planned shutdown will last approximately until the beginning of March 2012. Till the same period the refinery suspended also the operation of the atmospheric and vacuum distillation unit. Both units were closed due to low refinery margins. The production of bitumen and lubes is not affected by these measures.

In Prague, 12 December 2011
UNIPETROL, a.s.

Reg. Announc. No. 27/2011