Solvay and Veolia, through their joint subsidiary Resolest, have officially inaugurated a new advanced recycling unit at the Rosi猫res-aux-Salines site in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. The new facility significantly expands the site鈥檚 processing capacity for industrial flue gas (Industrial flue gas generally consists of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and a range of pollutants, including sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter) treatment residues, marking a key milestone in the companies鈥� ongoing push toward a more circular and sustainable industrial model.
The Rosi猫res-aux-Salines site, operational for more than two decades, specializes in the recovery of salt from residues produced by flue gas treatment using sodium bicarbonate. These recovered salts are purified into brine and reused in Solvay鈥檚 sodium carbonate production process at its Dombasle plant, creating a closed-loop system that reduces waste and conserves natural raw materials. The newly inaugurated unit enhances Resolest鈥檚 annual processing capacity by up to 50%, enabling the facility to recover significantly more residues each year.
The expansion supports Solvay and Veolia鈥檚 shared mission to build regional circular economy networks that transform industrial waste into valuable raw materials. The project reflects the momentum generated in 2024 and aligns with broader efforts to innovate within the environmental sector.
The inauguration event was held with strong support from regional and national leaders, including Senator Jean-Fran莽ois Husson; Thibault Bazin, Member of Parliament; Philippe Jonquet, Mayor of Rosi猫res-aux-Salines; David Fischer, President of the Syndicat Sel et Vermois and Mayor of Dombasle-sur-Meurthe; as well as executives from Solvay and Veolia. Key figures in attendance included Jean-Michel Frada, Director of Resolest; 脡tienne Galan, President of Solvay Soda Ash & Derivatives; and Jean-Fran莽ois Nogrette, Director of Veolia France Zone and Special Waste Europe.
鈥淔or more than 20 years, Resolest has been a pioneer in recovering materials from residues once considered non-recoverable. This expansion strengthens our capacity to produce reusable industrial salts and actively preserve natural resources,鈥� said Frada.
脡tienne Galan highlighted Solvay鈥檚 commitment to sustainability, stating, 鈥淲e believe in the circular economy鈥檚 potential to shape a more sustainable future. This development, made possible with Veolia, demonstrates our commitment to turning environmental challenges into opportunities.鈥�
Nogrette emphasized the broader significance of the initiative: 鈥淭he circular industry we are building daily with partners like Solvay is more than an environmental solution鈥攊t鈥檚 a source of innovation, value creation, and regional competitiveness. Veolia is fully committed to deploying its expertise to drive this transformation.鈥�
The project represents a notable step forward in advancing industrial ecology and reinforces the strategic partnership between Solvay and Veolia in promoting resource-efficient solutions.
