Project updates

The world's first Ash2Phos plant at the Dow ValuePark in Schkopau is taking shape – and we want to share it with you. We will keep you up to date on this page at irregular intervals as the buildings grow taller piece by piece, plant components are delivered and assembled, and milestones are reached in the start-up of the plant.

December 2025 – Year in review

At the end of 2025, we summarise the progress made on the Ash2Phos construction site in Schkopau.

Important milestones this year:

  • In February, the project received funding approval from the Saxony-Anhalt Ministry of the Environment.
  • In May, the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone took place with representatives from politics and the press.
  • Teams from the areas of planning, construction, technology, and project management have jointly achieved important technical and organisational milestones.

Work is proceeding according to plan, and preparations for the next project phase in 2026 are already underway so that we can celebrate the official opening with you in 2027.

November 2025 – Construction begins

Following extensive preparations of the building site, another milestone has now been reached in the construction of the Ash2Phos plant in Schkopau: building construction has begun. Under ideal weather conditions, the prefabricated concrete components for the large production hall are currently being assembled.

Parallel to the structural work, preparations are already underway for the installation of the first plant components inside the building through assembly openings – even before the ceilings are installed. This close timing of the work steps requires precise coordination between the trades, construction companies and technical teams involved.

Many of the required components and parts are already on site and waiting to be installed to ensure rapid progress on the construction site.

With the start of structural work, the Ash2Phos plant is now visibly taking shape. Construction is progressing according to plan and marks an important step towards the commissioning of an innovative plant for the sustainable recovery of phosphorus from ash – a key contribution to the circular economy and resource conservation.