- Arkema will double Leuna's hydrogen peroxide capacity to 80,000 tons/year by mid-2010.
- The expansion represents a €40 million investment.
- Arkema's global hydrogen peroxide capacity will reach 440,000 tons/year by mid-2010.
- Hydrogen peroxide is used in paper, textile bleaching, detergence, and effluent treatment.
Capacity Expansion
Arkema plans to double the production capacity of its Leuna hydrogen peroxide facility in Germany to 80,000 tons per year by mid-2010. This expansion involves a €40 million investment, reinforcing Arkema's position as a leading hydrogen peroxide producer.
Strategic Importance
The increased capacity at Leuna will help Arkema meet growing demand, particularly from the paper industry. The plant, operational since 1997, is strategically located to serve central European markets. This investment is part of Arkema's broader European development plan, which included expanding the Jarrie plant's capacity in late 2007.
Global Expansion
Arkema's global hydrogen peroxide production capacity will reach 440,000 tons per year by mid-2010, following expansions in North America, China, and France. The company will be the only hydrogen peroxide producer with multiple plants exceeding 70,000 tons per year capacity.
Applications
Hydrogen peroxide is widely used for its oxidizing properties in various applications, including paper and textile bleaching, detergence, and effluent and gas treatment. It is also essential in other industrial sectors such as chemicals, electronics, agro-food, and pharmaceuticals.
