Solvay’s plans for Bussi plant await approval

14 June 2007 17:45  [Source: ICIS news]

LONDON (ICIS news)--Solvay’s plans to restructure its chlor-alkali plant at Bussi in Italy are awaiting approval by the authorities, a company source said on Thursday.

 

The source said that production at the plant ceased at the end of May. The intention was to reduce its chlor-alkali portfolio, focus on lower production of chlorine, caustic and hydrochloric acid (HCl).

 

Precise details were not disclosed, prior to the final decision.

 

A company source responsible for chlorinated solvents had previously expressed plans to cut chloromethane production at the plant, as it was deemed no longer “economically viable”.

 

(Additional reporting by Sam Weatherlake)

By: Heidi Finch
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