ChemiePark Bitterfeld Wolfen

The new refinery in Germany will produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, with plans to expand capacity to 100,000 tons by 2030, supporting Europe's EV market and critical raw material independence.

A research project in Bitterfeld-Wolfen tests two processes for producing green methanol, aiming to reduce production costs and improve efficiency using renewable sources for green hydrogen.

The plant will supply Europe's battery industry with high-purity lithium hydroxide, starting with 20,000 MT annually and expandable to 100,000 MT. This supports electromobility and energy storage trends.

The project focuses on financial, time, quality, environmental targets, and safety. Both companies plan future collaborations to leverage synergies.

Dow increases methyl cellulose production in Germany by 19,000 metric tons to meet construction chemical demand, enhancing supply for tile adhesives, grouts, fillers, and more by 2020.

The plant produces specialty bisphenol for high-heat plastics used in automotive and electrical industries. It marks the first Japanese investment in Saxony-Anhalt, doubling capacity to 10,000 tons annually.

The new plant in Bitterfeld will develop membrane filtration technology for water treatment, creating 200 jobs. The project is backed by EUR 30 million investment and EUR 6 million state sponsorship.