Honeywell is automation contractor for Hungary's MOL refinery

April 27, 2004
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ, was awarded a $5.8 million contract to oversee installation of automation equipment and services at a new gasoline desulphurization unit at a Hungarian refinery belonging to MOL PLC.

By OGJ editors

HOUSTON, Apr. 27 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, NJ, was awarded a $5.8 million contract to oversee installation of automation equipment and services at a new gasoline desulfurization unit at a Hungarian refinery belonging to MOL PLC.

The unit is part of Szazhalombatta refinery, which has a 161,000 b/d capacity. Honeywell Hungary is the automation contractor, providing third-party instrumentation and engineering services. The contract work is expected to be completed by June 2005.

MOL is one of central Europe's largest integrated oil and gas companies. Honeywell's relationship with MOL dates back to 1997, when it began working on a series of automation projects for the company's two refineries.