Poland's largest oil refiner PKN Orlen SA (PKN.WA) plans to process 19% of crude oil more in 2008 than in 2007, the company said in a statement Friday.
PKN Orlen, presenting its 2008 operational outlook, said that its wholesale fuel products volumes are expected to rise 15% on the year in 2008, while retail volumes are expected to rise 11% on the year.
However, the company expects its petrochemical volumes will fall 10% on the year in 2008.
PKN said it plans maintenance works in its Plock refinery's diesel and olefins units this year
It also plans maintenance at its subsidiary Anwil and Unipetrol (BAAUNIPE.PR) subsidiaries Chemopetrol and Kralupy. PKN Orlen doesn't expect any 2008 maintenance at Mazeikiu Nafta (11555.LH).