Avdiivka Coke Plant
| Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant Авдіївський коксохімічний завод | |
|---|---|
Location of the plant in Donetsk Oblast Location of the plant in Ukraine | |
| Built | 1963 |
| Location | Avdiivka, Ukraine |
| Coordinates | 48.1639°N 37.7060°E |
| 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, 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. 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. On 17 February 2024, the Avdiivka Coke Plant was completely captured by the Russian forces following Ukrainian withdrawal.