- The plant opened on June 16, 2014, in Italy.
- The project involves a €180 million investment.
- Two additional plants will come on-stream in the coming months.
- The facility converts vegetable oils into monomers and intermediates.
Project Overview
The first Matrìca green chemistry plant, a 50/50 joint venture between Versalis (Eni) and Novamont, opened on June 16, 2014, in Italy. The project aims to convert the petrochemical plant at Porto Torres into an integrated green chemistry complex, utilizing renewable vegetable sources.
Production Capabilities
The plant is designed to convert vegetable oils into monomers and intermediates, which serve as base products for more complex bio-products. In the coming months, two additional plants at the Matrìca complex will become operational. These plants will transform monomers and intermediates into extensor oils for the tyre industry and other high-value products, such as bio-lubricants, plasticizers for polymers, and cosmetic bases.
Investment and Capacity
The total investment for the three plants is approximately €180 million (US$254.17 million). Together, they will produce around 70 thousand tons of bio-products per year.
Applications
The products from these plants will be used in the formulation and production of bio-plastics, bio-lubricants, household care products, personal and health care items, plant protection products, additives for the rubber and plastics industry, and food fragrances.
