IQOXE is a Spanish chemical manufacturer based in La Canonja (Tarragona), operating within the Tarragona petrochemical hub. The company specializes in ethylene oxide (EO) and a range of EO-derived intermediates and surfactants used across industrial and consumer applications.
Its products serve markets including detergents and home care, personal care, healthcare and sterilization, automotive fluids, coatings, and construction materials. IQOXE operates continuous, large-scale production units with integrated utilities and logistics to supply customers in Spain and wider European markets.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving IQOXE, of which one is active.
IQOXE's role on them: Owner and Offtaker.
1 new construction.
Offtakers are recorded on this project For subscribers
Targeting: Hydrogen (1), Oxygen (1)
Projects paused due to regulatory issues, impacting Spain's green hydrogen goals. Repsol shifts focus to Portugal, citing need for stable policies to support energy transition investments.
The 2.5 MW electrolyzer produces 350 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, reducing carbon footprints and powering transport. Future plans include larger electrolyzers and regional hydrogen initiatives.
The project will feature a 150 MW electrolyzer by 2025, expanding to 1 GW by 2027, using local renewable energy to cut costs and CO2 emissions, supporting industry and mobility.
The new plant in La Canonja boosts ethylene oxide derivative production from 3,000 to 45,000 tons annually, with the old plant now focusing on high-value pharmaceutical products.
The sale includes a 25,000mt emulsions unit with 29 employees. Celanese will still market certain products. The VAE unit will close due to lack of buyers, with production ceasing in October.
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