Slovnaft is an

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company in

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. The company, located in Bratislava, is a subsidiary of

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History

Slovnaft is the successor of the Apollo company. Apollo was established in 1895 in

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. Its refinery was bombarded by the

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in June 1944. Bratislava

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built over Danube is in proximity to the Apollo refinery historical site. The Slovnaft refinery started to be built in 1949. On 1 May 1992, Slovnaft was reorganized as a joint-stock company, as successor to a state enterprise formed by the Czechoslovak Republic government on 1 January 1949. Acquisition of Benzinol, its domestic competitor, took place in 1995. Since 2000, Slovnaft has been affiliated with the MOL Group.

Operations

Refining

Slovnaft refines 5.5 to 6 million tonnes of crude oil per annum and produces a broad range of motor fuels, fuel oils and petrochemical products.

Petrochemicals

Slovnaft Petrochemicals, s.r.o., represents the Petrochemicals Division of Slovnaft Group. It produces polymers which are base materials with a broad range of uses.

Fuel retail

Slovnaft operates 208 filling stations across the Slovak Republic and offers motor fuels and a broad range of other goods, as well as additional services through this retail network.

Power generation

CM European Power Slovakia, s.r.o., a Slovnaft Subsidiary, produces electricity, heat, and power.

Sponsorship

Slovnaft is a sponsor of the senior league competition since 2007. The largest ice hockey arena in Bratislava is named ''Slovnaft Arena''. It is the main partner of the Slovak Cup, now named ''Slovnaft Cup''.

References

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