New production plant for ultra-pure MCAA
The production plant for ultra-pure monochloroacetic acid (MCAA), which went into operation in 2016, significantly extends the value chain of the Chlorine segment, because it utilizes as an input the chlorine which we produce ourselves. It also enables a backward integration, as MCAA serves as a raw material for the betaine production of our Surfactants […]
Capacity expansion of chlorine production
After the modernization and expansion investments of the previous years, PCC Rokita SA starts the next capacity expansion installing two more electrolyzers. These electrolyzers VI and VII are commissioned in mid-2018. To utilize the full capacity of all seven electrolyzers, PCC Rokita SA is expanding the ancillary systems at the same time. After its completion […]
Chlorine Production: Technology Transition
The aim in this upgrade project was to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in chlorine production through the use of environmentally compatible membrane technology. The upgrade has also enabled us to increase production capacity. Membrane electrolysis plant 1 was successfully taken into service in March 2010. Then, in spring 2015, we completed the switchover […]
Chlorine production: Switch to membrane technology
Commissioning the second membrane electrolysis plant in April 2015 completed the transition of chlorine production to the modern, ecologically sound membrane technology. Using this technology enables a reduction of CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes annually from May 2015 onward. Having finished this investment project, we were able to comply with the EU requirement to decommission […]
