EC 203-473-3
Also known as ethylene glycol and MEG.
chemXplore tracks 18 projects involving monoethylene glycol, of which 5 are active.
16 produce it and 2 use it as feedstock.
Of the active ones, 4 new construction and 1 revamp / retrofit.
Reinstated federal funding backs debottlenecking of Kingsport methanolysis, restart of underused U.S. recycling assets, and milestone-based planning for a second facility to boost domestic recycled polyester supply.
Q3 sales €2,202m and comparable EBIT €131m; operating cash flow rose to €420m as working‑capital measures offset lower deliveries and higher variable costs.
Pushes integrated regional bases, oil‑to‑chemicals/specialty conversions, smart factories and capacity rationalisation to secure feedstocks and high‑end materials for advanced manufacturing.
World’s largest lignocellulosic biorefinery with 220,000 t/yr capacity converts beechwood and sawmill residues into industrial sugars and lignin for renewable chemicals and fuels.
Two new LSR grades: a self-adhesive, high-tear, non-postcure overmolding grade and an oil-exuding, coolant‑resistant sealant for EV battery cooling circuits.
Independent startup to commercialize plant‑based high‑performance polyesters (PISOX, PISA, PEIT/PEIF) using common monomers and existing industrial assets.
Stage 2 began production on 22 August, accelerating 55 billion scm from Troll West, coming online early and several hundred million NOK below the original cost estimate.
Delivered low-oxygen MEG (<20 ppb) to an offshore platform via a 20-month ship-to-ship transfer from Singapore to Dampier using nitrogen purging and five sealed handling steps.
Q2 sales fell 5% Q-o-Q; adjusted EBITDA SAR 3.38bn; H1 dividend SAR 3.3bn; Fujian complex start-up expected Q4 2026.
Q2 comparable EBIT rose 71% to €212m; portfolio moves include a graphic paper joint venture and approved demerger of the plywood unit.
chemXplore tracks 24 plants producing monoethylene glycol in 10 countries.
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The 4 with the most plants, of 10 countries.
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