- Dow is expanding alkoxylation capacity in Tarragona, Spain.
- The investment targets Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India.
- The expansion will produce lubricants, defoamers, surfactants, and ethoxylates.
- This builds on a previous expansion on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Expansion Overview
Dow announced plans to expand its alkoxylation capacity at its Tarragona, Spain facility. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India regions. The investment is characterized by low capital intensity and high returns, building on a previously announced expansion on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Strategic Importance
The new capacity will optimize Dow's existing asset infrastructure, enabling growth for its customers. This move is part of Dow's strategy to enhance its market-oriented structure, allowing for deeper collaboration with customers and quicker responses to market opportunities and capacity constraints.
Production Enhancements
The expansion will increase Dow's production of high-quality lubricants, defoamers, specialty surfactants, and ethoxylates. These products are essential for various applications, including cosmetics, household and industrial cleaning, and paints.
