The topographic studies have started on the Heydar Aliyev oil refinery with the purpose to install new equipment, SOCAR reported.
The studies are conducted within the framework of the contract between SOCAR and the State Aerogeodesic plant.
The first stage of research envisages installation of geodesic signs on the territory of the oil refinery.
The specialists of SOCAR-Foster Wheeler and SOCAR-Fugro LLC have had a session to discuss the technical proposals concerning conduct of the topographic research.
The measures, which must be done before the topographic research, the health issues, environment protection, technical safety and schedule of works, have been discussed at the session.
In January 2015 SOCAR announced liquidation of Azerneftyag and its merging with the Heydar Aliyev oil refinery. The decision has been made to improve and optimize the structure of State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR).
Over 5.31 million tons of oil products were made in Azerbaijan against 5.09 million tons manufactured in 2013.