Covestro Port of Antwerp is the Antwerp, Belgium production site of Covestro, a global manufacturer of high-performance materials. Situated within the Port of Antwerp chemical cluster, the site operates large-scale chemical units and integrated logistics that supply Covestro’s European production network.
The site focuses on basic chemicals and intermediates for the polyurethane value chain, including feedstocks used to produce methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) for rigid foam applications in building insulation, refrigeration, and other industrial uses. Leveraging the port’s infrastructure, utilities, and pipeline connections, the facility emphasizes process safety, energy efficiency, and environmental performance in line with Covestro’s corporate standards.
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Covestro Port of Antwerp's role on them: Owner.
The new plant will boost MDI production, create 40 jobs, and enhance energy efficiency. It aims to meet rising demand for insulation materials amid high energy costs and sustainability trends.
Investing EUR 300 million, the new unit will launch in 2022, enhancing supply for MDI production. The project will boost job creation and utilize advanced safety and energy-efficient technologies.
A new hydrogen unit in Antwerp will enhance energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and support aniline production for polyurethanes, starting operations in 2020.
FRX will break ground in August 2012 and commission the plant by Q4 2013. The site offers key raw materials, skilled workforce, and logistics. FRX holds 20 patents and operates pilot plants in MA and Switzerland.
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