SPOLCHEMIE to Implement Membrane Electrolysis
Key highlights
- The new membrane electrolysis plant will be operational in the 2nd half of 2016.
- The plant's annual capacity will be 60,000dmt of KOH and 43,000dmt of NaOH.
- Construction began in 2014 in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic.
- The new plant replaces mercury electrolysis to comply with EU legislation.
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Spolchemie Ústí nad Labem Membrane electrolysis · Czech Republic
Operational / Completed
2014-05
2016-08
Project Overview
SPOLCHEMIE plans to launch a new membrane electrolysis plant in the second half of 2016. The plant will have an annual capacity of 60,000dmt of potassium hydroxide (KOH) and 43,000dmt of sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
Construction Details
Construction began in 2014 at the site in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic, and is now nearing completion. The new facility will replace the existing mercury electrolysis plant, which will be phased out to comply with European Union environmental regulations.
Compliance and Sustainability
This transition to membrane electrolysis will help SPOLCHEMIE meet EU environmental standards and ensure the long-term sustainability of its vertically integrated site.
