Establishment of a chlor-alkali chemical complex in Kazakhstan for the production of a wide range of chemical products:
Caustic soda (NaOH) Chlorine and its derivatives Chlorine dioxide Sodium hypochlorite TCCA & DCCA (Trichloroisocyanuric Acid & Dichloroisocyanuric Acid) Hydrochloric acid Detergent components Water treatment chemicals Agrochemical products (including herbicides)
The project is highly focused on import substitution, securing the domestic market of Kazakhstan, and leveraging export potential to neighboring countries. Target end-markets include heavy industry, the oil and gas sector, agriculture, the food industry, utilities, HoReCa, as well as medical and educational institutions.
Key advantages include low regional competition, rapid market entry capability, a highly scalable business model, and alignment with national industrial development initiatives.
Country: Kazakhstan Industry: Chemical industry / Industrial chemicals manufacturing / Water treatment / Agrochemicals Investment volume: Up to $70,000,000 (for full-scale complex development)
Investment Stages
Stage 1: Pre-FS, R&D, and market research — up to $500,000 Stage 2: Commercial launch, equipment import, and engineering/design — approx. $3,000,000 Stage 3: Plant construction, localization of production, and EPC — approx. $70,000,000 Investor participation type: Investment participation / Project financing (structured financing options available involving EXIM Bank + Sinosure + Development Bank + local commercial banks) Project stage: Pre-Feasibility / Phased rollout (The commercial/trading arm is planned to launch within a few months, followed by production scaling over a 2-year period)
Financial Indicators
IRR: From 18% (Equity IRR) Payback period: ≈ 8–10 years (subject to confirmation following the final financial model)