OREANDA-NEWS. January 18, 2012. A program of technical, technological and organizational actions was implemented at the enterprises of TATNEFT Company during the past year for the purpose of ensuring the environmental safety of crude oil production and providing for stable and reliable operation of oilfield facilities, reported the press-centre of TATNEFT.

As of the end of 2011 TATNEFT produced 820.48 km of pipes for sour service and 6048.6 tons of corrosion inhibitors. Cathodic protection was arranged for 912 wells as well as corrosion-resistant varnish and paint coating was applied on 30999.1 square meters of steel vertical tanks.

Particular attention was paid to monitoring the environmental situation in the area of the Company's operation, prevention and abatement the negative environmental impact of crude oil production for all components of the ecosystem.

Chloride and petroleum products content in the major rivers of the crude oil production region of the Republic is stably maintained within established limits in the process of implementing measures to protect water bodies. 20,451 water samples analysis of surface water and drinking water sources were performed during 2011.

Monitoring of the air quality at the populated localities located within the area of TATNEFT activity is carried in accordance with the approved schedule. 12,042 air sample analyses were performed during 2011.