Page 72 - Port of Kokkola Handbook & Directory

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTof new space for industrial activities is now available complete with a tight network of connections, infrastructure (pipelines, railways, roads, port quays) and services making it easy for companies to quickly establish and maintain production at the site.Tetra Chemicals Europe, Woikoski, Air Liquid, Nordkalk and Kokkola Energy.Strong development of companies operating in KIP has impacted the growth of cargo volumes through the port of Kokkola. Future outlook for companies in the park is bright. Fine chemicals, base chemicals and petrochemicals are already being produced at KIP, along with zinc, gas and petroleum products.KIP companies collectively generate an annual turnover of €1.2 billion, exports worth €1.1 billion and attract investments worth €413 million. The park has witnessed growth of 10% in the last five years and predicts further growth of 5% in the next five years.KIP is home to a diverse number of chemical production, metallurgy and supportive companies handling base chemicals, intermediates, fine chemicals, speciality chemicals, zinc metallurgy, oil terminal petrochemicals plus other production activities such as feed phosphates, gases, electricity and heat services.In 2016, KIP refined 34 million m3 of sea water and 3.6 million m3 of water from local lakes for industrial cooling plus 2.4 million m3 of fresh water and 2.6 million m3 of demineralised water for industrial use. KIP has its own fire brigade, security services and first aid teams who are on site 24/7.Leading companies at the site include Boliden Kokkola, FreePort Cobalt, CABB Group, Yara Finland,All truck traffic to the Industrial Park passes the Port Tower, unless otherwise directed. Visitors are also invited to register with the Port Tower, where admission passes are given to their final destination. l70PORT OF KOKKOLA HANDBOOK & DIRECTORYOn the edge of the park stands the Port Tower, a purpose built mini- skyscraper providing centralised services to KIP companies and their clients.On the edge of the park stands the Port Tower, a purpose built mini-skyscraper providing centralised services to KIP companies and their clients.KIPKokkola Energy