Monoethylene glycol news

All news on Monoethylene glycol (also known as bio-MEG, MEG, Ethylene glycol, and Glycol): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

27 June 2023
DePoly SA secures CHF 12.3m to scale unique plastic recycling technology in Switzerland
A new CHF 12.3m seed round will help scale a pilot plant in Valais, Switzerland, using a unique chemical recycling process to convert PET plastics and polyester textiles into raw materials.
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.
29 August 2022
UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna
The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
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.
24 November 2020
Braskem and Haldor Topsoe produce bio-based MEG from sugar
The first demo-scale production of bio-based MEG from sugar has been achieved. The next phase involves testing and validation for potential commercial deployment.
30 January 2020
UPM Invests in Biorefinery to Replace Fossil Raw Materials
The biorefinery in Leuna, Germany will produce 100% wood-based biochemicals, targeting a 14% ROCE. It aims to replace fossil materials in various industries, leveraging sustainable wood supply.

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