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20 March 2025
OQ Chemicals to Start Heptanoic Acid Production in Germany
Production begins June 2025, enhancing carboxylic acid portfolio and supply chain security. Heptanoic acid serves sectors like performance materials, energy, consumer products, and aviation.
4 May 2023
OQ Chemicals Opens New Pilot Plant for Customized Esters in Germany
The new pilot plant in Oberhausen produces small quantities of esters tailored to customer needs, bridging the gap between lab and large-scale production, enhancing R&D and innovation in Oxo Performance Chemicals.
24 February 2022
OQ Chemicals Expands TCD Alcohol DM Production in Oberhausen
The expanded facility boosts global TCD Alcohol DM capacity, enhancing supply reliability and supporting market growth. The project was completed on time despite pandemic challenges.
11 July 2019
Oxea to Boost TCD Alcohol Production
Oxea will expand TCD Alcohol capacity in Oberhausen, Germany, by the second half of 2021 to meet market demand, enhancing supply reliability for applications in optoelectronics, packaging, and more.
5 July 2019
Oxea Expands Production with New Carboxylic Acids Plant in Germany
A new plant in Oberhausen will double isononanoic acid capacity and boost carboxylic acids production by 30%. A logistics hub in Asia will support market growth.
14 May 2019
Oxea Expands Isononanoic Acid Production in Germany
Oxea completed a debottlenecking project to boost isononanoic acid output, supporting synthetic lubricants market growth. Further capacity increases and a new plant are planned.
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22 January 2014
Oxea Boosts Specialty Esters Capacity in Amsterdam
Capacity at the Amsterdam plant increased by 20% to meet rising demand for phthalate-free plasticizers, benefiting medical device and flooring producers.