Grand Opening of the Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment Plant
Caroline Randall
Marketing Manager
New anaerobic wastewater treatment plant strengthens sustainable infrastructure at the Leuna Chemical Site
The facility was built as part of the Finnish company UPM’s establishment in the area and specifically enhances the site’s sustainable infrastructure by providing technology for treating complex industrial wastewater.
UPM is currently commissioning a biorefinery in Leuna that is unique worldwide, where biochemicals are produced from sustainably sourced hardwood. These biochemicals replace fossil-based raw materials in numerous applications, such as packaging, textiles, cosmetics, and rubber. With an investment volume of approximately 1.3 billion euros, the project ranks among the largest industrial investments in Germany in recent years and is also the most significant in the field of biochemicals.
