THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY OIL REFINING

This article examines the concept of sustainable development as it applies to the oil refining industry and analyzes the key requirements for environmentally friendly oil refining. It demonstrates that sustainable development of oil refineries is only possible with the simultaneous consideration of economic, environmental, and social factors. The article examines the key sources of negative environmental impacts of oil refining, as well as modern approaches to minimizing them using best available technologies, environmental management systems, and digital solutions. Particular attention is paid to the role of automated monitoring systems and intelligent process control. It concludes that the comprehensive implementation of environmentally friendly technologies is essential to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry. Keywords: sustainable development, oil refining, environmental safety, best available technologies, environmental monitoring.