socio-economic impacts and the environment

Ida-Virumaa in East of Estonia has a long industrial tradition and more than 100 years of experience in oil shale processing.

Socio-economic impact

The industrial park is located near the Sompa district of Kohtla- Järve.
Our aim is to create jobs in the historic Sompa mining settlement and to improve the socio-economic situation of the area through investment.

Environment

The technologies to be introduced in the industrial park will be chosen in a way that does not have a negative impact on the surrounding environment. The aim will also be to recycle the waste rock and shale from the historic mining activities on the site.

“The region has the necessary infrastructure and environment for the development of both science-based and large-scale industries. The City of Kohtla-Järve and the Sompa district have expressed their support for the establishment of the Sompa Industrial Park.”

Sompa Industrial Park