Safety, Health & Environment
Global Safety Standards — Applied Everywhere We Operate
Zero Harm — Our Commitment at Every Terminal
Every Day
Safety, environmental protection, and occupational health are not just regulatory obligations for Elit-Oil-Pavlodar — they are core values that define how we work. Across our operations in Kazakhstan, Rotterdam, Houston, and Fujairah, we apply rigorous safety and environmental standards that meet or exceed the requirements of each jurisdiction — from Kazakhstan’s Civil Protection Law to MARPOL Annex VI compliance for our bunkering operations.
Global Safety Standards Applied
Environmental Commitments
• Secondary containment bunds sized to capture 110% of the largest tank’s contents at all terminal locations
• Vapour recovery systems on all loading gantries to minimise VOC emissions
• Oil-water separators and effluent treatment on all terminal sites
• Ballast water management coordination for vessel operations
• MARPOL-compliant bunker fuel supply to support vessel emissions compliance
• Waste oil collection programme in Kazakhstan — preventing improper disposal of petroleum waste
Fire & Process Safety
• Fixed foam suppression systems on all petroleum storage tank farms
• Gas detection systems around loading gantries and tank areas
• Permit-to-Work system for all hot work, confined space, and high-risk maintenance tasks
• Emergency response plans (ERP) developed and regularly exercised at all locations
• Regular fire drills and emergency response training for all terminal staff
• Hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessment processes for all new operations and modifications