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Chemistry of the Nalón invests 18 million to ensure the continuity of its Asturian plant
28/06/2006
on June 28, 2006
Química del Nalón will complete this year an investment of EUR 18 million in the industrial plant of Ciaño (Asturias) to ensure its continuity. The improvements will reduce emissions into the atmosphere and comply with stringent environmental regulations imposed by the European Union from 2007.
Chemistry of the Nalón purchased the plant of Langreo in 1983 and since 1987 all its production of Foundry Coke is centralized in Ciaño. Currently produces 130,000 tons of Coke from coal imports, which are mainly used for smelting iron, production of mineral wool (which is used as an insulator) per year and for the chemical and sugar industries. 60 Per cent of the coke is sold out of Spain.
Between 1985 and 1992, Química del Nalón introduced important technical improvements on the ground of Ciaño to optimize production processes and for the period 2002-2007 set up a new investment plan that began with the construction of a plant for generation of electrical energy that takes advantage of the surplus of gas and prevent emissions. The power plant cost seven million euros and is taking place between 27 and 28 billion kwh sold to the network.
Source: The new Spain.
