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Isobutene news

All news on Isobutene (also known as 2-Methylpropene, isoprene, and Isobutylene): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.
Isobutene is part of the Olefins.

Global Bioenergies Sets Timeline for Biobased Isobutene Plant in France

Global Bioenergies Expands Isobutene Plant Plans in France
27 July 2023
Biobased & Circular Pharma
The new plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of isobutene annually, targeting cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuel markets. Construction schedules will be released by the end of 2023.
Global Bioenergies Begins Renewable Isododecane Production in France
24 March 2022
Base chemistry Biobased & Circular Pharma
Production starts at Pomacle unit, with commercial launch at In-Cosmetics. Scale-up to 100 tonnes by end of 2022, targeting cosmetics and aviation biofuels markets.
Global Bioenergies Scales Up Isobutene Production in France
17 May 2021
Base chemistry Biobased & Circular Energy
The company is enhancing its isobutene bio-production process, launching a cosmetics brand, and optimizing production to supply high-value ingredients to the cosmetics sector by 2022.
New ISO C4 Plant in Burghausen Begins Production
22 April 2021
Base chemistry
The new plant uses innovative technology to produce high-purity isobutene, saving 20,000 tons of CO2 annually. It has a 60,000 t/a capacity and received EUR 2.8 mn in subsidies for its energy efficiency.
OMV to Build Isobutene Unit at Burghausen
15 July 2019
Base chemistry
The new unit will start in September 2020, producing high-purity isobutene using innovative, energy-efficient technology developed with BASF, integrated into the existing metathesis plant.

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Evonik Opens Isobutene Plant in Antwerp
1 April 2011
Base chemistry
The new facility in Antwerp produces 110,000 metric tons of high-purity isobutene annually, tripling capacity. The process is eco-friendly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in C4 production.