We Soda Menu Our operations | Kazan Soda, Turkey Our newest and largest production facility 1 2 3 4 Production sites Kazan Location: Ankara, Turkey. Our newest production facility, using solution mining and innovative process technology, Kazan produces 2.9 million tonnes of Soda Ash and 200,000 tonnes of sodium bicarbonate every year, sold to our customers in Turkey and exported around the world. Learn more Eti Location: Ankara, Turkey. Eti Soda was the first facility in the world to utilise innovative solution mining technology on a commercial scale. Today, Eti Soda produces 1.9 million tonnes of Soda Ash and 200,000 tonnes of sodium bicarbonate every year, sold to our customers in Turkey and exported around the world. Learn more Wyoming Location: Green River, Wyoming, USA. The mine has been operating since 1962 using traditional underground mechanical mining. Today, we produce around 2.5 million tonnes of Soda Ash every year, sold to our customers in the USA and exported around the world. Learn more Derince Port Over 85% of our production from Turkey is exported, with almost 70% exported in bulk from our dedicated port facility at Derince. It has a 330m long pier that can load the world's largest bulk carriers at a rate of over 2,200 tonnes per hour. Learn more Kazan Soda Kazan Soda is our newest production facility Established in 2011, Kazan started commercial operations at the end of 2017 following our investment of over US$ 2 billion to develop the facility. After a period of ramp up during 2018 and 2019, Kazan today produces 2.9 million tonnes of Soda Ash and 200,000 tonnes of sodium bicarbonate every year. During the next two years, we plan to increase production by a further 0.3 million tonnes of Soda Ash and further reduce our unit production costs. The Kazan facility has an estimated 40 years of remaining mineable trona reserves which are extracted using solution mining. The production plant consists of three sub-units: mining, processing and a gas-powered cogen facility producing power and steam for use in the plant and with excess power generation exported to the State grid. The plant was designed and engineered by TCC, one of the world’s leading engineering companies, and utilises Siemens turbine and power plant technology, rotating equipment and control systems. Discover Kazan Soda Kazan today produces 2.9 million tonnes of Soda Ash and 200,000 tonnes of sodium bicarbonate every year Kazan Soda Eti Soda First established in 1998 Eti Soda is located in the same geographic region as Kazan Soda, and has been successfully producing for over 10 years. Following over US$ 700 million of initial investment, commercial operations started in 2009. We further expanded our production facilities in 2017 and today Eti Soda produces 1.9 million tonnes of Soda Ash and 200,000 tonnes of sodium bicarbonate every year. Eti Soda was the first facility in the world to utilise innovative solution mining technology on a commercial scale and has an estimated 20 years of remaining mineable trona reserves. The production plant consists of three sub-units: mining, processing and a coal-powered cogen facility producing power and steam for use in the plant. The plant was designed and engineered by TCC and CMEC, and utilises Siemens and Goulds rotating equipment and control systems. Eti Soda produces 1.9 million tonnes of Soda Ash and 200,000 tonnes of sodium bicarbonate every year. Eti Soda Ciner Wyoming We acquired this facility in 2015, but the mine has been operating since 1962 Ciner Wyoming is located near Green River, Wyoming, USA, in the heart of the world’s largest trona resource basin. Today, we produce around 2.5 million tonnes of Soda Ash every year. Subject to final investment decision, we plan to expand and upgrade this facility, increasing production by a further 1.0 million tonnes and further reducing our unit production costs. Ciner Wyoming has an estimated 50 years of remaining mineable trona reserves, which are extracted using conventional underground mechanical mining and processed using monohydrate production technology in six active processing units. We also utilise natural deca rehydration in our four evaporation ponds, to further improve Soda Ash recovery rates and drive cost efficiencies. During 2020, we brought on-stream a new gas-powered cogen facility that provides around 30% of our current electricity needs. Discover Ciner Wyoming Today, we produce around 2.5 million tonnes of Soda Ash every year. Ciner Wyoming Derince Port In Turkey, our main export terminal is Derince Port Over 85% of our production from Turkey is exported, with almost 70% exported in bulk from our dedicated port facility at Derince. Approximately 300 km from our production facilities, Derince Port has a 330m long pier that can load the world’s largest bulk carrier ships at a rate of over 2,200 tonnes per hour. We also export in 27 tonne container liner bags and 1.25 tonne bags from other port facilities. Discover Derince Port Derince Port has a 330m long pier that can load the world’s largest bulk carrier ships at a rate of over 2,200 tonnes per hour Derince Port Logistics and ports Global supply chain reliability is a key part of our success We are the largest global exporter of Soda Ash, delivering product from our three production facilities to over 150 individual destinations in over 40 countries. To achieve this, we have an integrated global supply chain that operates 24/7. In Turkey, 100% of our production from Eti and Kazan is shipped by road via a fleet of over 350 silo trailers, with over 80% exported, mainly to Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East and Africa, with small volumes also supplying the US East Coast and China. Over 70% of our Turkish production volumes are sold via approximately 30 exclusive regional distributors around the world, under multi-year supply agreements. Our distributors are an extension of our global supply chain and serve small and medium sized industrial consumers in their designated supply regions. US Exports In the United States, we export approximately 70% of our production and sell the remainder in the domestic market to around 80 large industrial customers and regional distributors. Almost 100% of our Wyoming production is transported by rail to domestic customers and via ports in Portland, Oregon and Galveston, Texas for the export markets. Today, our US export volumes are handled by ANSAC (the American Natural Soda Ash Corporation) and sold mainly to Asia, South America, the Middle East and Africa. We have given notice to leave ANSAC. Following our departure, we will manage our own US export volumes utilising our own integrated global supply chain. Our port facilities In Turkey, our main export terminal is at Derince Port, approximately 300 km from our production facilities, where we have exclusive pier and storage facilities and can load bulk vessels at a rate of up to 2,200 tonnes per hour. Almost 70% of our production is exported in bulk, but we also export in 27 tonne container liner bags and 1.25 tonne bags from other port facilities. Soda Ash shipments Bulk shipment loaded at up to 2,200mt per hour Loading twelve 1.25 tonne break bulk bags at a time Palletised 25kg bags in a cargo ship hold 27 tonne liner bag in a shipping container Container loaded with 1.25 tonne XL Big Bags Palletised 25kg bags for container shipment Our customers We deliver an essential ingredient that allows our customers to create materials the entire world uses every day Globally, we supply around 200 large industrial customers and regional distributors, in over 40 counties, delivering to around 150 individual global destinations. Our exclusive regional distributor network is an extension of our global supply chain, allowing us to provide the best levels of service to our large global customers and also access smaller and inland customers in every region. We maintain very close, long term customer relationships and typically supply our customers via multi-year supply agreements. Our customers most value the quality of our product and the proven, long-term reliability of our global supply chain. AGC Glass Owens Illinois Saint Gobain Sisecam Unilever Anchor Glass Container Ardagh Group P&G Guardian Glass Customer feedback Thanks to WE Soda's strong organisational structure and customer-oriented approach, we establish long-term strategic partnerships with our customers and increase our market share swiftly with long-term, trust-based co-operation in our territory. Founder and managing director International chemical trade company Given its global presence and strong supply chain infrustructure, we are very happy to work with and keen to further deepen our ties with WE Soda. Being able to partner with such a leading player in the global soda ash industry definitely makes a difference, particularly when it comes to fulfilling ever-demanding customer expectations in a timely manner with the best-in-quality products. Manager Chemical department, conglomerate trading company Ciner has a way to keep our plant running despite the rail embargo imposed on deliveries from Wyoming. The Norfolk facility is a true difference maker. Top Five Customer, Upper Midwest, USA Impacted by flooding in Spring 2019 As a global buyer of soda ash... we see great value in sitting down to work out a global supply arrangement with Ciner, who can manage 100% of our needs. This is a unique value proposition that makes Ciner a strategic partner. Global category manager One of the largest global flat glass producer Soda Ash: Life's invisible ingredient Soda Ash is an essential, but invisible, ingredient in many products which we all use every day. Over half of all Soda Ash production is used in glass manufacturing, but it is also used in a wide range of other products, such as powdered detergents and soaps and rechargeable batteries, as well as being used extensively in metallurgical processes, and across the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Importantly, Soda Ash is increasingly being used to improve our environment and reduce polluting emissions by removing sulphur dioxide and other harmful chemicals from exhaust fumes in shipping and other industrial flue gas emissions. Soda Ash: How it is used When processed, Soda Ash can vary in density, size and shape. This flexibility allows it to be used in a variety of everyday products. From office building windows to detergents, food manufacturing to internet cables, some common examples are listed below. Soda Ash in everyday use Soda Ash is used in thousands of products we all use every day. Glass manufacturing Over 50% of global Soda Ash production is used within the glass manufacturing industry, across flat glass (for buildings and automobiles), container glass (for water, beverages and food) and other glass. Soda Ash reduces the melting point of silica sand and thereby significantly reduces the amount of energy used (and CO2 emitted) during the glass manufacturing process. Dry powder detergents Soda Ash is a key component in the production of powdered detergents and soaps due to its high alkalinity and surfactant qualities, which allows it to improve the solvency, and the effectiveness, of the detergent in removing stains whilst using less water. Metallurgical processes Soda Ash is used in the mining and smelting of various metals, especially alumina products. Importantly, it is also used in the manufacture of Lithium Carbonate, used in Lithium Ion batteries, used extensively in electric powered cars and other mobile devices. Other uses Soda Ash has many other applications; is used to control pH in water treatment, neutralising acidity and eliminating issues with corrosion; it is an important component in the manufacture of paper pulp and in the recycling of paper; and dense food grade Soda Ash is used to produce products like baking soda, a key ingredient in the food industry. Building & construction Flat glass for windows Fibreglass insulation Containers & other glass Beer, wine, water & soft drinks bottles Cosmetic, food and sauce packaging Glassware, dishes and jars Cleaning Powder detergents Soaps Industrial & metallurgy Lithium carbonate production (for lithium ion batteries) Alumina production Lead recycling Chrome manufacturing & plating Automotive Windscreens Headlight bulbs Environmental/water Desulphurisation of flue gas Water treatment works (pH reduction) Algaecides Domestic Fibre-optic cables Lightbulbs Kitchen & bathroon cleaning Decorative glassware Key Soda Ash applications Flux in glass Usage 55% Soda Ash Reduces the melting point of silica sand. Limited substitution risk. Three major segments: flat glass (25%), container glass (25%) and other glass (5%). Additives in chemical & metallurgy Usage 19% Soda Ash Mining and smelting of various metals and minerals, especially in alumina products. Lithium carbonate for lithium-ion batteries. Soaps and detergents Usage 16% Soda Ash Incorporated in powdered soaps and detergents for household, industrial and commercial applications. Other Usage 10% Soda Ash Sodium Bicarbonate Water treatment, production of chemical caustic soda (lime-soda process), including flue gas desulfurisation. Customer goods & healthcare Industrial applications Energy & environment Agro, feed & food Building & construction Sodium Bicarbonate In addition to Soda Ash, we also produce approximately 400,000 tonnes per year of Sodium Bicarbonate, also known as “Baking Soda”, at our facilities in Eti and Kazan. Like Soda Ash, Sodium Bicarbonate is a safe inorganic compound that is chemically closely related to Soda Ash (aka Sodium Carbonate). Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate The main uses of Sodium Bicarbonate are as a raising agent in food manufacture, as an ingredient in pharmaceutical healthcare and animal feed products, and in waste water treatment. More recently, Sodium Bicarbonate is increasingly being used in new environmental applications, including the desulphurisation or “scrubbing” of flue gas emissions, particularly in the shipping industry. About us Discover more about WE Soda Discover more Contact us Get in touch today to learn more Contact us The global leader in natural Soda Ash Useful links About Us Our Operations About Soda Ash Our Customers Press Releases and News Contact Us Your Privacy Cookie Policy Terms of Use Modern Slavery Statement Eti Soda Kazan Soda Ciner Wyoming © 2020–2021 WE Soda Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Company No. 10264457 Registered in England & Wales Website design & development by morphsites®