Oxea Expands Isononanoic Acid Production in Germany

At a glance
  • Oxea completed a debottlenecking project for isononanoic acid in Oberhausen, Germany.
  • The additional capacity will support the global synthetic lubricants market.
  • Oxea plans to bring a sixth carboxylic acids plant online in 2021.
  • Further projects to increase carboxylic acids production are in planning and implementation stages.

Debottlenecking Project Completed

Oxea has successfully completed a debottlenecking project at its isononanoic acid production units in Oberhausen, Germany. This initiative aims to increase production capacity to meet the growing demand in the global synthetic lubricants market.

Future Expansion Plans

Oxea is planning additional projects to further boost its carboxylic acids production. These projects are currently at various stages of planning and implementation, indicating a strategic approach to scaling up operations.

New Production Plant

In addition to the debottlenecking efforts, Oxea aims to bring its sixth world-scale carboxylic acids production plant online by 2021. This new facility will further enhance the company's production capabilities.

Flexible Manufacturing Approach

Oxea's flexible approach to manufacturing isononanoic acid across multiple units allows for rapid expansion of supply. This flexibility is a key factor in the company's ability to meet market demands efficiently.