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Russian Megafactories: Chemical industry of strategic significance

Kazanorgsintez is one of the largest companies in Russia's chemical industry and is strategically important for the Republic of Tatarstan's economic development
By Slava Stepanov / GELIO, special to RBTH
Construction of the factory began in 1959. Its first products (acetone and phenol) were released on July 13,1963.
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Slava Stepanov / GELIO

Construction of the factory began in 1959. Its first products (acetone and phenol) were released on July 13,1963.
Kazanorgsintez is the leading manufacturer of transit polyethylene pipes for oil and natural gas.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

Kazanorgsintez is the leading manufacturer of transit polyethylene pipes for oil and natural gas.
It is also the only polycarbonate manufacturing plant in Russia that uses the ecologically-clean phosgene-free production method and waste-free technology.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

It is also the only polycarbonate manufacturing plant in Russia that uses the ecologically-clean phosgene-free production method and waste-free technology.
Over 27% of the products manufactured are exported to Europe and Asia.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

Over 27% of the products manufactured are exported to Europe and Asia.
The factory is spread out over a total area of 4.2 km2.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

The factory is spread out over a total area of 4.2 km2.
Kazanorgsintez's overall strategy is directed at further transforming into a ineternational-level company that is on par with the world's leading petrochemical companies in terms of market value and primary financial and economic indicators.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

Kazanorgsintez's overall strategy is directed at further transforming into a ineternational-level company that is on par with the world's leading petrochemical companies in terms of market value and primary financial and economic indicators.
Kazanorgsintez is one of the largest companies in Russia's chemical industry and is strategically important for the Republic of Tatarstan's economic development.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

Kazanorgsintez is one of the largest companies in Russia's chemical industry and is strategically important for the Republic of Tatarstan's economic development.
The factory currently produces polyethylene, polyethylene pipes, phenol, acetone, ethylene glycol, ethanolamine, bisphenol A, polycarbonates, and other products resulting from organic synthesis.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

The factory currently produces polyethylene, polyethylene pipes, phenol, acetone, ethylene glycol, ethanolamine, bisphenol A, polycarbonates, and other products resulting from organic synthesis.
Kazanorgsintez manufactures more than 1 million tons of chemical products annually. The plant produces more than 40 percent of all Russian polyethylene and is the largest exporter of this compound.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

Kazanorgsintez manufactures more than 1 million tons of chemical products annually. The plant produces more than 40 percent of all Russian polyethylene and is the largest exporter of this compound.
Approximately 9 thousand employees work at Kazanorgsintez.

Slava Stepanov / GELIO

Approximately 9 thousand employees work at Kazanorgsintez.
June 19, 2014
Tags: kazan, russian megafactories

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