Reficar Cartagena Refinery Expansion, Colombia - EKN

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required the sludge on the ocean floor to be characterized at nine locations to
determine the TPH levels and removal of a barge that was sunk in this area.
� CARDIQUE issued Resolution 647 (2006) that stipulated air monitoring
requirements, including an annual emission monitoring program for PM,
NOx, and SO2.
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Regarding waste generation, and per regulatory requirements, the existing refinery presents
waste generation reports to MAVDT.
In December 2007, Ecopetrol presented a plan to CARDIQUE to allow the existing refinery to
meet the 0.2-mg/L phenol wastewater discharge limit.
In order to meet the air emissions limits established in Resolution 909 (2008), we understand
that Reficar has requested a waiver from CARDIQUE to delay compliance with the standards
that are effective July 2010 until the new refinery expansion is completed. While Reficar has
not yet received the waiver from CARDIQUE, they believe it is likely to be granted.
CARDIQUE granted the extension of Resolution 911 until August 14, 2011, permitting the
continuance of refinery operations under the present refinery conditions. Reficar has applied for
a subsequent extension and expects this to occur prior to August 14, 2011.