Viru Keemia Grupp (VKG) is an Estonian industrial and energy company focused on processing the country’s oil shale resource. Headquartered in Kohtla-Järve, it operates integrated facilities that convert oil shale into shale oil and other liquid products, and generate electricity and heat from by‑product gases.
VKG’s operations span retorting/processing plants, power and heat generation, utilities, and logistics. The group supplies district heat to nearby communities in Ida‑Viru County and markets shale‑oil‑based feedstocks and fuels in domestic and export markets. By‑products are utilized for energy production and chemical intermediates, reflecting a combined energy and chemical profile.
The company is a key participant in Estonia’s oil shale value chain and a significant industrial employer in the northeast region. Its activities focus on upgrading oil shale efficiently while managing environmental impacts and supporting reliable local energy supply.