UniTechne OU is the largest shale oil producer in Estonia, proudly continuing the Estonian tradition of adding value to oil shale that dates back to 1924. The enterprise is based on private capital since 2019 as a result of the privatisation of AS Kiviter.
Our Values
UniTechne OU values are the best representation of our spirit and energy, helping us to set goals and guiding our decisions, actions and communications. Values express the ideals we strive towards on a daily basis.

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Key points of our vision
Adding maximal value to oil shale and lengthening its value chain has always been our goal and leading principle. VKG’s current value chain is the longest in Estonia and among the longest globally.
Always competitive
The principles behind our future value creation are continuing as the leader of the sustainable Estonian oil shale industry in the changing market conditions and being an innovative world leader in exploring the potential of oil shale. The key to both lies in enhancing efficiency. We take safe and coordinated actions to resolve the challenges facing the industry and use its opportunities to their full potential.
The renewal of the shale oil industry
Continual development is essential for success. We simplify and standardise our activities through innovation, radical changes, and broad-based collaboration. We develop our technologies to create lasting value and work better, smarter, and more efficiently.
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