QVC is committed to
protect human life and health, to take care of property and to respect
the natural environment.
Focus on Environment
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The plant has been designed in accordance with
internationally recognised standards based on Best Available Technology
(BATNEEC).
A significant part of the investments have been dedicated
to protecting the environment.
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Incineration of vents
and liquid by-products of the EDC/VCM plant.
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Process water from the
oxychlorination treated in a Biological Waste Water Treatment Unit
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Gas Turbines equipped
with low NOx burners
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No liquid chlorine storage
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Monitoring of ambient
air, groundwater, sea water and sea bed sediments
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Vapour return from
storage tanks and loading ships sent to incineration
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In addition QVC is operating the plant in accordance with a
renewable Consent To Operate (CO) issued by the local Supreme Council
for the Environment and Natural Reserves (SCENR). With 40 emissions
being monitored at various frequencies the data is compiled and
reported to the Authorities on a quarterly basis. QVC has adopted the
ISO 14001 standard as a guideline for environmental management.
Health & Safety Policy
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Striving to eliminate injuries and adverse health effects
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Managing operational matters with priority on health and safety
- Regular
medical check ups for employees
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