Grupa Azoty news

• 19 November 2024

  Polish Firms Sign Cooperation Agreement for Explosives Production

  The agreement aims to boost Poland's nitrocellulose and propellant production for ammunition, enhancing national security and creating jobs.
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  21 August 2023

  Grupa Azoty to Build New Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Tarnów

  The new plant will enhance production efficiency, reduce energy consumption by 250,000 GJ annually, lower operating costs, and improve environmental impact, with completion expected by Q4 2025.
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  26 June 2023

  Grupa Azoty Group Starts Polypropylene Production at Polimery Police, Poland

  The new plant will produce 437,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, starting August 2023. It features advanced technologies, an Offshore Gas Terminal, and will boost Poland's plastics production and energy independence.
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  15 February 2023

  Grupa Azoty's Polimery Police Plant Nears Completion

  The new plant in Police, Poland, is 99% complete. It will produce phthalate-free, low-volatile polypropylene for various industries. Key permits and registrations are finalized, marking the project's final phase.
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  14 February 2023

  Grupa Azoty ZAK Completes €14m Energy Projects in Poland

  Two energy projects were completed, enhancing ammonia production and efficiency. Upgrades included a partial combustion unit and boiler improvements, reducing emissions and increasing process safety.
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  24 January 2023

  Grupa Azoty Doubles Nitric Acid Capacity in Tarnów

  The new unit boosts annual nitric acid capacity to 80,000 tonnes, enhancing supply for fine chemicals and strengthening market position in Europe. Construction cost PLN 57.1m, completed in 2.5 years.

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  22 August 2022

  Grupa Azoty S.A. Halts Production Due to Record Gas Prices

  Production units shut down due to high gas prices. Other products continue. Investment and repairs planned. Essential services maintained. Market conditions monitored for future decisions.
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  26 July 2022

  Grupa Azoty ZAK Begins Alternative Fuels Lab Construction

  The lab, part of the Green Azoty program, will focus on hydrogen and metal analysis, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Completion is expected in 2023.
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  11 June 2021

  Grupa Azoty Opens Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy

  The new plant features advanced packing and seasoning facilities, produces certified fertilizers, and has a capacity of 820,000 tonnes/year. It supports modern agriculture and meets stringent safety standards.
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  7 June 2021

  Mkango and Grupa Azoty to Develop Rare Earths Hub in Poland

  A new rare earth separation plant in Poland will enhance Europe's supply chain, create jobs, and support green technologies. Feasibility studies and strategic partnerships are underway.
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  1 March 2021

  Polimery Police PDH/PP Plant, Poland

  Located in Police, Poland, this project will produce 400,000 tons of polypropylene annually. It marks the largest petrochemical plant construction in Poland and a significant entry into the EU market.
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  1 July 2020

  Grupa Azoty Launches Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy

  The new plant produces 2,600 tons of granulated ammonium nitrate daily, meeting agricultural demand. The investment of PLN 430 million includes production, logistics, and storage facilities.
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  17 December 2019

  KBR's MAGNAC Technology Chosen for Grupa Azoty Plant in Poland

  KBR will provide engineering, equipment, and advisory services for a high-concentration nitric acid plant in Poland, enhancing an existing facility with proven technology for reliable production.
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  28 May 2019

  Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A. Launches New Plant and Specialty Plasticizers

  Adoflex® and Oxovilen® are new non-phthalate plasticizers produced at a 10,000 tonnes/year plant. They enhance the OXO Segment's product range, meeting REACH and CLP safety standards.
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  11 May 2019

  Grupa Azoty and Hyundai Engineering Sign EPC Contract for Polimery Police Project

  The contract covers developing a new petrochemical complex, ensuring compliance with license agreements, obtaining necessary approvals, and conducting personnel training, with a budget of about EUR 1.5 billion.
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  20 March 2019

  Hyundai Engineering Pre-Selected for Polimery Police Project

  The Polimery Police project aims to boost Poland's polypropylene production, reducing imports and creating jobs. The project budget is capped at EUR 1.52bn, with completion expected by Q4 2022.
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  25 September 2017

  Grupa Azoty Opens Polyamide Plant in Tarnów

  The new plant produces Polyamide 6, creating 55 jobs and using advanced technology. It supports the company's strategy to balance caprolactam and polyamide production, with a budget of PLN 320m.
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  29 July 2017

  Grupa Azoty Explores Polypropylene Production in Police

  The Supervisory Board approved a recommendation to build a polypropylene plant in Police, aiming to diversify revenue, enhance market position, and meet rising demand in Central and Eastern Europe.
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  4 December 2015

  Grupa Azoty to Build €500M Gasification Plant

  The new plant will convert Polish coal into methanol or hydrogen, reducing natural gas use by 15%, increasing coal consumption by 1M tonnes annually, and supporting EU climate policy.
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  27 March 2015

  Grupa Azoty's Largest Project

  A €425M project will build Europe's largest PDH unit, a power plant, and expand port facilities, boosting revenue by €500M annually and creating 200 permanent jobs. Completion expected by 2019.
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  16 February 2015

  Uhde Inventa-Fischer Secures Polyamide 6 Plant Contract

  The new plant in Tarnow, Poland, will produce 80,000 metric tons of polyamide 6 annually using a cost-effective, feedstock-saving process. The project includes engineering, equipment supply, and supervision.
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  1 April 2014

  Grupa Azoty S.A. Invests in Polyamide 6 and Granulation Plants

  The projects, costing PLN 460m, will create 110 jobs by 2016. The Polyamide 6 Plant will boost plastics production, while Granulation Plant II will enhance fertilizer output.