- TotalEnergies commissioned a new reactor in its polypropylene unit in Feluy, Belgium.
- The investment targets high-performance polymers for medical and automotive markets.
- Polymers help reduce vehicle weight and CO2 emissions by up to 10%.
- Polymers ensure protection and packaging in the medical sector.
New Reactor Commissioned
TotalEnergies has started up a new reactor at its polymer plant in Feluy, Belgium, enhancing its production capabilities for high-performance polymers. This addition is part of the company's polypropylene unit.
Focus on Specialty Markets
The investment aims to strengthen TotalEnergies' position in the high value-added polymers market, particularly targeting specialty sectors such as medical and automotive. These markets demand polymers that meet stringent quality and technical standards.
Benefits of Polymers
Polymers offer numerous advantages, including lightweight, impermeability, and resistance. In the automotive industry, replacing metal with polymers can reduce vehicle weight, leading to a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions. In the medical field, polymers are crucial for the protection and packaging of medicines.
Meeting Growing Demand
Valérie Goff, Senior Vice President of Polymers at TotalEnergies, highlighted that the new reactor will help meet the increasing demand for efficient polymers that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of end-use applications.
