Chemical company Solvay has announced a €48m investment in the modernization of its gas cogeneration unit at its soda ash and bicarbonate plant in Bernburg, Germany. The investment will secure the long-term future of the site and increase its competitiveness, while maintaining current production capacity. The move is in line with Solvay's commitment to sustainable development and reducing CO2 intensity. Solvay's President of Global Business Unit Soda Ash & Derivatives, Christophe Clemente, said the investment demonstrated the company's commitment to providing reliable and competitive supplies of high-quality soda ash and sodium bicarbonate.
Brussels – July 10th, 2018--- Solvay announces a €48 million investment in the modernization of the gas cogeneration unit in its soda ash & bicarbonate plant based in Bernburg, Germany. This investment secures the long term position of the site and increases its competitiveness, while maintaining the current production capacity. It is also in line with Solvay’s commitment to sustainable development and CO2 intensity reduction.
“With this new project, Solvay reiterates its commitment to serve its customers and answer their needs, by providing reliable and competitive supply of high-quality soda ash and sodium bicarbonate”, said Christophe Clemente, President of Solvay’s Global Business Unit Soda Ash & Derivatives.