On December 12, 2023, the CEO of Algeria’s SBD Company, along with a team, visited LUVA. The visit primarily focused on technical discussions and business exchanges related to the application of chlorine gas from its caustic soda plant byproduct and the subsequent development of new products.
Company Introduction
SBD is an Algerian enterprise specializing in the trade of plant quarantine and public health products. Its main business encompasses various professional fields, including public health, animal health, agricultural products, agro-food, trucks and machinery, as well as civil engineering. Additionally, the company is dedicated to providing a wide range of products, including fruits, dry vegetables, agricultural chemicals, and fertilizers, contributing to its extensive business scope.
Chlorine is one of the by-products in the production of caustic soda. For chlor-alkali plants primarily focused on caustic soda production, chlorine, as a by-product, plays a role in bleaching and disinfection. According to statistics, for every ton of caustic soda produced, approximately 0.886 tons of chlorine are released. Chlorine gas has a wide range of applications, serving as a potent oxidizing agent, an industrial bleach, a sterilizing agent, and is also a crucial raw material in chemical synthesis.
As per our understanding, the chlorine by-product from the current owner’s caustic soda plant is primarily used in the production of hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. Hydrochloric acid is mainly exported to European and Asian countries, while sodium hypochlorite is predominantly sold in the local market. In an effort to diversify product offerings and enhance the value of its products, SBD plans to initiate a calcium hypochlorite project, thereby maximizing the utilization of its by-product chlorine.
LUVA has extensive experience in utilizing chlorine by-products from caustic soda plants and employing the sodium process to produce high-quality bleaching powder. In order to reduce the owner’s management and operational costs and enhance investment returns, we will continuously optimize the design during the execution process. We will ensure effective coordination among project design, procurement, construction, and other phases. The exchange with the senior management of SBD has provided us with a deeper understanding of the market demand for calcium hypochlorite products. We look forward to establishing a closer partnership with SBD, working together to develop and promote high-value downstream products in the chlor-alkali chemical industry.
