Slide 1: Soda Ash Production in Rosignano
Soda Ash Production in Rosignano January 2022
Slide 2: Soda Ash Production
Soda Ash Production Soda ash is mainly used for the production of glass Soda Ash and Bicarbonate Glass Air Pollution Control Food/Feed Healthcare Manufacturing e.g. Clearing of Industries Industry Exhaust Gases e.g. Baking Soda e.g. Hemodialysis Soda ash is produced with natural materials + + Limest
Slide 3: From Limestone to Sand
From Limestone to Sand A Safe and Controlled Process Using Natural Materials [1] [1] The Regional Agency for Environmental Protection in Tuscany page 3
Slide 4: Soda Ash Process Uses Natural, Inert Materials
Soda Ash Process Uses Natural, Inert Materials No heavy metals are used or added in process • Soda Ash process requires solely natural materials including limestone • Limestone is a widespread material that you find in most cliffs along the Tuscan coast and in buildings such as Paris’ monuments Rosig
Slide 5: Effluent Release Method in Rosignano is in Full Compliance with EU Regulations
Solvay’s Effluent Release Method in Rosignano is in Full Compliance with EU Regulations and is the Preferred Solution Solvay’s soda ash production process is undertaken in full IPPC Permit compliance with EU and Italian law – both national and regional. The IPPC is the regulator responsible for overs
Slide 6: Post-Production Disposal Techniques
Post-Production Disposal Techniques Following every soda ash production cycle, there remains powdery limestone For a mixed with gypsum, sand and clay. These Dikes/Settling Pond land-locked are all inert, natural materials – not toxic facility or dangerous. There are several acceptable techniques to
Slide 7: Open Channel Fully Compliant with BAT for Rosignano
Open Channel Fully Compliant with BAT for Rosignano Implementing the EU's framework for BAT depends on the unique characteristics of each location. Following discussions with local, regional and national authorities, and supported by independent scientific bodies, a release to the sea through an This
Slide 8: Other Techniques Were Confirmed Not to Be the Best Solution
Other Techniques Were Confirmed Not to Be the Best Solution Submarine Pipe Settling Ponds Example - Torrelavega Example - Sterlitamak Where? Used when the discharge is Where? Used when the discharge is made to a freshwater body made to the marine environment What? Clarification by decanting large quan
Slide 9: Using Limestone to Fight Coastal Erosion is Well Established in Tuscany
Using Limestone to Fight Coastal Erosion is Well Established in Tuscany Carrara quarries ● Solvay’s process in Rosignano plays an important role in stabilizing the coastline against erosion, which is a significant problem along the Tuscan coast. ● Sedimentation is a widespread solution to fight erosio
Slide 10: Our Operations are Safe and Monitored Regularly by Scientific Bodies and Third Parties
Our Operations are Safe and Monitored Regularly by Scientific Bodies and Third Parties Year 1 Year Year Year Year Report comments Jan Fev Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2 3 4 5 Bathing Quality of bathing is conditions 6x 6x 6x 6x Excellent[1] Sand cleanliness Ecological and chemical status /
Slide 11: Health of Rosignano Community In Line with the Region
Health of Rosignano Community In Line with the Region Mortality Solvay’s translation - Cause of mortality Tuscan Region average Rosignano All diseases Vascular system Respiratory system Digestive system The regional health agency regularly monitors key indicators regarding mortality in many cities o
Slide 12: Continually Investing to Enhance Sustainability
Continually Investing to Enhance Sustainability Converted power Built a new plant Investments made generation from oil to gas, ahead of any in 2019 for the capture, purification and climate regulation, making Solvay at the liquefaction of CO2 by 40 kilotons per year time among the first to use efficien
Slide 13: Thank You!
Thank You! page 13