Beirut, 25/9/2014: As part of its policies of risk prevention and pioneering initiatives for environmental protection, Total Liban conducted an anti sea pollution exercise on 25 September at 10 a.m. at the company’s depot in Dora.
Knowing the potential environmental risks intrinsic to the company’s field of business, Total Liban evaluates periodically the reception, storage and transportation of petroleum products, which inherently entail the risk of soil and water pollution, to minimize potential adverse effects on the environment and economic activities related thereto.
The company’s mission is to act in a responsible manner by anticipating responses to emergency situations that may arise and putting in place technical and organizational measures in order to maintain a level of protection that meets strict international standards.
The exercise simulated a situation in which sea pollution had occurred and the Total Liban team, in collaboration with the Maritime Civil Defense, deployed equipment that confined the contaminated water, preventing the pollution from spreading. Confinement and oil recovery equipment consists mainly of containment booms and oil absorbent material.
The advantage of this exercise - if any accident may occur - is not only to reduce the pollution impact on the environment, but also to minimize the adverse economic effects, which can be considerable with regards to clean up efforts.
This is the fifth consecutive annual exercise undertaken by Total Liban; the aim being to keep the level of vigilance of staff and its ability to intervene in an emergency and deploy resources, in collaboration with all relevant public authorities, up to the company’s high standards and requirements.
About the Total group
Total is one of the largest major integrated oil and gas companies in the world, with activities in more than 130 countries. The Group is also a first rank player in chemicals. Its 99,000 employees put their expertise to work in every part of the industry – exploration and production of oil and natural gas, refining and marketing, gas and new energies, trading, and chemicals. Total is working to help satisfy the global demand for energy, both today and tomorrow. www.total.com
About Total Liban
Consolidated affiliate of a leading international oil and gas company, Total Liban is present today with a network of about 180 service stations and a varied portfolio of professional clients.
Total Liban controls all its supply and distribution chain under its quality, safety and environment strategy and is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
Having clients’ satisfaction at the core of its business, Total Liban seeks tirelessly since 1951 to apply the know-how and expertise acquired across the five continents by the Group. www.total-liban.com
For media information, please contact:
Michèle KHALIFE: Head of Marketing & Communication Unit – Total Liban, Ashrafieh Street, Tilal Building, Bloc B, 2nd Floor, BP – 11 3636 Beirut, Lebanon. Tel: (+961) 1212295, Fax: (+961) 1212133, email: michele.khalife@total-liban.com
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