- Investment of tens of millions of euros in Eastern Slovakia
- Facility to produce chlorine products and sodium hydroxide by 2017
- Project linked to salt mining in Zbudza
- Mercury electrolysis to be terminated by December 2017
Investment and Project Overview
The ENERGOCHEMICA SE group plans to invest tens of millions of euros in Eastern Slovakia to construct a modern membrane electrolysis facility at the industrial site of the chemical factory in Strážske by 2017. This facility will produce chlorine products and sodium hydroxide.
Regulatory Compliance
Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions mandates the use of the best available techniques. Currently, mercury electrolysis is used at FORTISCHEM a.s., but it must be terminated by December 2017 as it no longer meets regulatory standards.
Salt Mining Connection
The project is linked to the planned mining of salt in Zbudza, a village near Strážske, which is essential for the electrolysis process.
Employment Impact
The new facility will create approximately 80 jobs in a region with high unemployment. Additionally, around 100 employees currently working at the existing electrolysis facility at FORTISCHEM a.s. will retain their jobs. The company will work individually with these employees to find suitable positions within the holding's companies.
