Leuna – The Dynamics of Chemistry
The Leuna Chemical Complex is synonymous with dynamic development, innovation and efficiency. Since the introduction of the market economy in the former East Germany in 1990, both international corporations and medium-sized companies have invested over 6 billion euros in the Leuna Chemical Complex. Today Leuna is one of the top addresses for modern chemistry in Europe.
Feedstock integration, energy integration, an efficient infrastructure and its strategically advantageous location at the heart of Europe are decisive factors in the location’s competitiveness and economic strength. This is exemplified in part by the circa 10,000 employees working in more than 100 companies producing 12 million metric tons of goods every year on the complex.
The chemical industry’s long tradition in the region ensures a close bond with the people who live and work here. Skilled workers and professionals, teaching and learning at the local technical colleges and universities are available to safeguard the innovativeness of the Companies on the complex.
Synergy Effects in Feedstock Integration
There is a very diverse range of products produced in Leuna reflecting the multilayered production profile of the complex. A highly flexible and efficient infrastructure permits traditional mass chemistry as well as specialty chemistry – this is increasingly becoming the focus of many companies. Integration with the refinery in Leuna and the supra-regional pipeline network ensures the advantageous supply of essential raw materials. Research institutions on site have flexible facilities ideal for the development of highly specialized products.
Companies on the complex benefit from a highly developed and complex feedstock integration that promotes synergy effects.
The systematic implementation of the chemical park concept, with InfraLeuna GmbH as the independent operator of the infrastructure safeguards the synergy effects of the Leuna Chemical Complex and secures a cost-effective and efficient production environment for the companies on-site.
InfraLeuna’ s comprehensive range of activities encompasses the provision of steam, electricity, fresh water and drinking water as well as wastewater disposal and other services. Complex logistic solutions are also offered. InfraLeuna is owned exclusively by on-site companies who operate their own plants on the complex. The focus at all times is on the business success of the customers as well as the future development of the complex as a whole.
The chemical park concept has proven to be a solid foundation for establishing a trusting and mutually beneficial cooperation between InfraLeuna and the chemical companies operating in Leuna – and has evolved into a role model for the restructuring of other chemical facilities in Germany and worldwide.
