Glycerin news

All news on Glycerin (also known as Glycerol and 1,2,3-Propanetriol): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

4 June 2024

Trillium and INEOS Launch First Plant-Based Acrylonitrile Demo Plant

The plant will convert glycerol to acrylonitrile, reducing greenhouse gases. Operations start in 2025 at INEOS Green Lake, Texas, validating commercial-scale economics and carbon footprint.
16 May 2023

ORLEN Południe Enhances Sustainable Propylene Glycol Production with BASF Technology

The BioPG plant converts glycerol into renewable propylene glycol, reducing CO2 by 60%. It supports CO2 neutrality goals and meets 75% of Poland's propylene glycol needs.
4 November 2021

ORLEN Południe Starts Green Glycol Production in Poland

The new unit in Trzebinia produces 30,000 tonnes of eco-friendly glycol annually, covering 75% of domestic demand. It includes Poland's first hydrogen hub and creates several dozen jobs.
20 June 2017

QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award

The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
9 January 2014

Simadan Invests €65M in Amsterdam Biodiesel Plant

The new plant will boost biodiesel production by 150,000 tonnes annually and include a glycerine distillation factory. A quay and jetty will be built for raw material supply and biodiesel transport.

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