WRA Interview Series
Kim Jooste, VP Downstream Projects & Technology at MOL Group
Part of the WRA Interview Series, with Sandil Sanmugam, Portfolio Director, Europe, World Refining Association
Published on 26th May 2020
As part of our new series of WRA interviews, have a listen to Kim Jooste, VP Downstream Projects & Technology from MOL Group.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Kim explains how MOL Group is adapting in the short-term to the COVID-19 outbreak including the status of current projects and turnaround schedules, as well as the Group’s long-term vision in the energy transition and which technological developments will hold the key to achieving a competitive edge.
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