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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.
13 May 2026
Avantium sells Ray Technology IP to UPM
Sale transfers Ray Technology patents for bio-based MEG/MPG (up to end‑2023). Seller refocuses on FDCA/PEF; €2.7M proceeds used to repay debt (€2.0M) and dismantle pilot (€0.7M).
26 March 2026
Equinor completes investigation into Mongstad benzene exposure
Probe: prolonged benzene exposure during filling—task overran; no re-assessment; respirators insufficient. Naphtha→glycol; more PPE, detector training and a safety engineer; authorities notified.
19 February 2026
Toray's Ultrasuede™ Chosen by Case Furniture
Ultrasuede™ is used in Case's Ella Lounge and 675 Chair, enhancing sustainability and design. Toray expands its European presence with a new showroom in Portugal.
8 January 2026
Fluor Completes BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund Site in South China
Fluor achieved mechanical completion with over 75 million safe work hours. The site will be BASF's third largest, focusing on sustainable production for the Chinese market.
7 January 2026
BASF Launches Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site
The steam cracker at Zhanjiang uses 100% renewable energy, producing key chemicals for BASF's value chains, enhancing sustainable production and serving China's growing market.
19 December 2025
ORLEN Acquires Full Ownership of Butadiene Unit from Synthos
The deal secures control over a butadiene unit, integrates it into ORLEN's value chain, and revises agreements for future cooperation and operational flexibility.
Monoethylene glycol manufacturers top 3
INEOS
BASF
ORLEN
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19 December 2025
UPM's Leuna Biorefinery Begins Commercial Production of Bio-based Chemicals
The biorefinery produces industrial sugars, enabling renewable glycols and lignin fillers, supporting the shift from fossil to bio-based materials, with full operations expected by 2026.
11 December 2025
UPM Unveils Bio-Based, NIR-Detectable, Carbon-Negative Pigment for Packaging
UPM's new pigment, derived from lignin, offers recyclability and a carbon-negative footprint, addressing black packaging's recycling challenges and supporting sustainable packaging solutions.
18 November 2025
Equinor Completes Investigation of Hammerfest LNG Exposure Incidents
Venting from MEG tanks caused exposure incidents at Hammerfest LNG. Insufficient risk assessment and follow-up were identified. Measures now in place to manage risk effectively.
1 October 2025
Dow Expands Ethylene Supply Agreement with MEGlobal
Dow to supply 100 KTA more ethylene to MEGlobal's Oyster Creek site, enhancing cost efficiency and market flexibility for U.S. and Asia.
8 September 2025
Toray's Ultrasuede™ nu Featured in CUPRA Tindaya Showcar at IAA Mobility 2025
Ultrasuede™ nu debuts in automotive interiors and lifestyle products, enhancing design and sustainability with plant-based materials.
5 September 2025
Indorama Ventures Enables Scalable Bio-Based PET Fibers
Indorama Ventures offers a certified low-carbon supply chain for bio-based PET fibers, ensuring performance and traceability while reducing emissions and supporting rapid market deployment.
29 August 2025
Avantium Launches FDCA Flagship Plant's SDH Unit
Avantium's FDCA plant in Delfzijl starts its SDH unit, converting sugars to MMF. Full production is expected by 2026, with repairs ongoing for quality issues in piping and electrical components.
11 August 2025
matterr Secures €30M EU Grant for Polyester Recycling Plant
The €63M project will build a 10,000-tonne polyester recycling plant in Germany by 2027, aiming to transform waste into high-quality feedstock for packaging and textiles.
17 June 2025
UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
3 February 2025
UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance
A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.
8 December 2023
INEOS Acquires LyondellBasell's Bayport Ethylene Oxide Facility for $700M
The acquisition includes ethylene oxide, glycols, and ethers plants. It expands INEOS's US presence, leveraging cost-effective energy and logistics. Completion expected by Q2 2024.
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.
27 July 2022
INEOS Introduces Bio-Attributed Ethylene Oxide, Replacing Fossil Feedstock with Biomass
The new EO offers 100% fossil feedstock substitution, certified by RSB and ISCC+, reducing GHG emissions by over 100% while maintaining performance.
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.
20 January 2020
PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site
The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.
7 November 2019
Avantium Unveils Plant-Based MEG Demonstration Plant
The new plant in the Netherlands produces plant-based MEG and MPG, reducing reliance on fossil resources. It marks a step towards commercial-scale production and ongoing partnerships for bio-based solutions.
26 March 2019
Avantium to Build Mekong Demonstration Plant in Delfzijl
The new plant will produce 10 tons of plant-based MEG annually, supported by a €2 million EU grant, aiming for sustainable, cost-competitive alternatives to fossil-based materials. Opening in late 2019.
7 March 2019
Braskem and Haldor Topsoe Launch Renewable MEG Demo Unit in Denmark
A new demo unit in Denmark converts sugar into renewable MEG, aiming to reduce production costs and enhance sustainability in the chemical industry. The global MEG market is valued at $25 billion.
12 June 2018
Avantium Begins Construction of Bio-MEG Plant in Netherlands
The new plant will use renewable sugars to produce bio-MEG, aiming to meet growing demand sustainably. It will validate the process's feasibility and collect data for environmental analysis.
24 October 2017
UPM Advances Sustainable Biochemicals
Evaluating a biorefinery in Germany, the project aims to convert wood into bio-monoethylene glycol, bio-monopropylene glycol, and lignin, reducing CO2 footprint and not competing with food production.
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