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PVC production capacities in 2008 amounted to 435 thousand tonnes: 300 thousand tonnes in Włocławek and 135 tonnes in Neratowice. In regard to PVC, we implemented a common sales and distribution policy, which enabled the two Polish and Czech plants to share the production of respective PVC types. As a result, we improved utilisation of the plants and PCV distribution on the domestic and foreign markets.
Market share
The chemical sector companies reported an approximately 44% share in the Polish PVC market in 2008, which is a slight drop compared to the previous year. The share of ANWIL SA and Spolana in the Czech PVC market in the reported period amounted to approximately 15%, which is 3% more than in 2007.
Investments
The most important investment project in the PVC area was undertaken by ANWIL SA and its target was to increase the production capacities of the Włocławek plant to 340 thousand tonnes. The project will be put to operation in 2009.
Searching for new development options, we started construction of PTA plant in Włocławek. There is more information on the project in the chapter on the petrochemical segment.
Another important investment project of ANWIL SA was the construction of an oxygen generating unit which will replace the old, exploited unit and satisfy most of the Włocławek plant demands, as well as ensure nitrogen supplies to the PTA plant.
Due to the area’s limited synergy with PKN ORLEN’s core business, the Company Management Board decided to release capital engaged in PVC and nitrogenous fertilisers, at the same time maintaining its role as the strategic raw material supplier to the chemical industry.
Production volumes of key products in the chemical segment in ANWIL SA in 2007–2008 (tonnes)
| 2007 | 2008 | Dynamics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyvinyl chloride | 300590 | 241475 | -19,7% |
| PVC processing | 81109 | 68442 | -15,6% |
| Sodium hydroxide (as per 100% NaOH) | 193200 | 149340 | -22,7% |
| Amomonia | 455720 | 501 750 | 10,1°% |
| Nitrogenous Fertilisers (as per nitrogen) | 295 569 | 304 768 | 3,1°% |
Production volumes of key products in the chemical segment in Spolana a.s. in 2007–2008 (tonnes)
| 2007 | 2008 | Dynamics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyvinyl chloride | 120 434 | 124 033 | 3,00% |
| Sodium hydroxide (as per 100% NaOH) | 105 625 | 113 135 | 7,10% |
| PVC processing | 4 827 | 7 196 | 49,10% |
| Caprolactam | 47 580 | 37 572 | -21,00% |
| Amonium sulphate (as per nitrogen) | 44 765 | 36 580 | -18,30% |
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