ChemCoast Park Brunsbüttel

BrunsbüttelGermanySchleswig-Holstein

Projects at ChemCoast Park Brunsbüttel

chemXplore tracks 10 projects at ChemCoast Park Brunsbüttel, of which 5 are active.

1 Announced / Concept 1 FEED / Pre-FID 3 Under Construction

2 new construction, 2 conversion / repurposing, and 1 expansion.

Expected to start operating
2026
none
2027
1 project
2028
none
2029
2 projects
2030
none
2031
none
What moved recently
  • August 2026 Klesch Group HySCALE100 Green Hydrogen and E-Methanol Project · Cancelled · Germany
  • 4 June 2026 Sasol Brunsbüttel Alumina Expansion · Announced / Concept · Germany
  • December 2025 German Hydrogen Core Network (Wasserstoff-Kernnetz) · Commissioning & Start-up · Germany

Owners and developers: Gasunie Deutschland GmbH (2), Thyssengas GmbH (2), Energinet (1), GASCADE Gastransport GmbH (1), Gasunie (1), Gasunie Energy Development GmbH (1)

Investors: KfW (2), Sasol (1)

Contractors and offtakers are recorded on 3 of these 5 projects For subscribers

Targeting: Hydrogen (2), Aluminium oxide (1), Natural gas (1), Water (1)

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Latest news on ChemCoast Park Brunsbüttel

10 June 2026
Sasol expands Brunsbüttel alumina capacity with €60 million investment

€60m expansion at Brunsbüttel to boost spherical and ultra‑high‑purity alumina supply for catalysts and specialty applications, targeting start around 2029 and cut carbon footprint.

16 August 2022
Sasol Chemicals to Double Green Steam Use at German Facility

The new biomass cogeneration plant will supply 70,000 MWh of steam annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons and producing 90,000 MWh of sustainable electricity by 2025.

18 March 2022
RWE to Build Green Ammonia Terminal in Brunsbüttel

A new terminal in Brunsbüttel will import green ammonia, aiding Germany's decarbonization. Expected by 2026, it will handle 300,000 tonnes annually, with plans to scale up to two million tonnes.

5 March 2022
KfW, Gasunie, and RWE to Build LNG Terminal in Brunsbüttel

The LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel will have an 8 billion m3 regasification capacity, enhancing Germany's energy security and future-proofing for green hydrogen derivatives like ammonia.

14 February 2018
Sasol Boosts Alumina Production Capacity

The expansion at Brunsbüttel adds 15,000 tons of alumina hydrate capacity annually. New units, including drum and spray dryers, were commissioned, with further expansions planned in the US and Germany.

16 March 2017
LANXESS Invests EUR 100 Million in German Sites

EUR 40 million each will go to Leverkusen and Krefeld-Uerdingen, with the rest to Brunsbüttel and Antwerp. Expansions target intermediates for automotive, construction, and crop protection sectors.

15 July 2013
Sasol O&S Launches New TEAL Production Plant

The new TEAL plant in Brunsbüttel, Germany, has a 6,000-tonne capacity, ensuring high-quality production and supply security. It supports applications like the Novolen process for polypropylene.

14 March 2011
Bayer to Invest €100M in German MDI Plant Expansion

The investment will expand MDI production at Brunsbüttel, enhancing capacity and job security. The project includes new plants and uses advanced, energy-efficient technologies.

11 June 2010
Sasol O&S Enters High Purity TEAL Market

A new TEAL production unit in Germany will start in early 2012, enhancing supply capabilities. Sasol's experience ensures quality, safety, and potential for future capacity expansion.

About the park

Total area
2,000 ha
Available area
250 ha

Companies at this park

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