"Don't Worry About Toxic Substances When Refueling" ... Expressway Gas Stations Operating Vapor Recovery Systems

Busan Direction Seomjingang Gas Station Operates Vapor Recovery System on Gasoline Nozzles

Panoramic view of Seomjingang Gas Station in the direction of Busan.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] The Seomjingang Gas Station on the Namhae Expressway in the Busan direction, managed by Korea Expressway Corporation, announced on the 29th that it has installed vapor recovery devices on every gasoline nozzle with support from nearby local governments and conducts annual inspections.

This project is aimed at improving local air quality by having local governments, designated under the Atmospheric Environment Conservation Act, support the installation of equipment that recovers volatile organic compounds at gas stations.

The Seomjingang Gas Station in the Busan direction first installed gasoline vapor recovery equipment in 2010 and has since annually maintained the system that recovers vapor from each fuel nozzle, thereby preserving the air environment and preventing fire hazards caused by sparks.

A gas station official stated, "Gasoline vapor contains carcinogens such as toluene and benzene, so the vapor recovery device plays a very important role in protecting the health of customers and employees," and emphasized, "We are leading a fueling facility culture that guarantees the highest safety amid the spread of COVID-19."

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