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Avdiivka Coke Plant
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48.1639°N 37.7060°E / 48.1639; 37.7060
Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant Авдіївський коксохімічний завод | |
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Built | 1963 |
Location | Avdiivka, Ukraine |
Coordinates | 48.1639°N 37.7060°E / 48.1639; 37.7060 |
Products | Benzine, Coal Tar, Coal oil, Ammonium Sulphate and Coke gas |
Owner(s) | Metinvest |
Website | akhz.metinvestholding.com |
Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant (Ukrainian: Авдіївський коксохімічний завод, romanized: Avdiivskyi koksokhimichnyi zavod, AKHZ) in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, was the largest coke producer in Ukraine and is owned by the company Metinvest,[1] which is in turn owned by Rinat Akhmetov, a Ukrainian oligarch. AKHZ also produced a variety of chemicals including benzine, coal tar, coal oil ammonium sulphate and coke gas.[2] The plant consisted of 13 main and 30 auxiliary workshops as well as service structural divisions.
In late 2023 through early 2024, the plant saw intense fighting during a Russian offensive on Avdiivka and was largely destroyed. According to Metinvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov, it cannot be restored.[3] On 17 February 2024, the Avdiivka Coke Plant was completely captured by the Russian forces following Ukrainian withdrawal.[4]