Solvay Unveils Energy-Efficient Turbine at Italian Soda Ash Plant

16 January 2018

Key highlights

Solvay's Rosignano plant has improved competitiveness over the last four years.
The plant produces soda ash for glass, detergent, and chemical markets.
Solvay Soda Ash and Derivatives operates 12 industrial sites globally.
The business unit employs over 3,300 people and serves 90 countries.

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New Energy-Efficient Turbine

Solvay has inaugurated a new energy-efficient gas turbine at its soda ash plant in Rosignano, Italy. This development secures the plant’s current production capacity and enhances its long-term competitiveness in both local and export markets.

Improved Competitiveness

Over the past four years, the Rosignano site has significantly improved its competitiveness through a breakthrough cost-saving program. These continuous improvements position Solvay to better meet customer needs by ensuring safety and quality of supply.

Global Operations

Solvay Soda Ash and Derivatives (SA&D) is a global leader in soda ash production, serving the glass, detergent, and chemical markets. The business unit also develops solutions based on sodium bicarbonate and trona for the healthcare, food, animal feed, and flue gas cleaning markets.

Key Figures

SA&D operates 12 industrial sites worldwide, employs more than 3,300 people, and serves customers in 90 countries.