WRA Interview Series
Kim Jooste, VP Downstream Projects & Technology at MOL Group
Part of the WRA Interview Series
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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