
KEP2010 is an umbrella project executed by APPLY Sorco comprising larger upgrading and modification projects at Kårstø in the period from 2006 to 2010.
The main objectives for KEP2010 is increased capacity, improved flexibility and regularity on equipment and control systems.
Design of HDS installation LOTOS Gdańsk as a subcontractor for ABB, CB&I Lummus and Lurgi. The HDS unit allowes to increase in Grupa LOTOS ultra-low diesel production to approximately 2.3 million metric tons per annum (MTA) directly after the date of start-up and more, when the new crude distillation will be added to the project. The unit allow Grupa Lotos to comply with the EU requirement of less than 10 ppm sulphur in the diesel oil, which is in force as of 2009.