Monoethylene glycol news (page 2)

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  21 July 2022

  WeylChem Invests in Advanced Glyoxal Production in France

  WeylChem is investing 15m euros to boost Glyoxal production in Lamotte, reducing the site's carbon footprint by 20%. The new plant will start in early 2024, supported by the French State and ADEME.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  1 January 1999

  Linde Builds Bayer Monoethylene Glycol Plant

  Location: EC Erdölchemie GmbH, Cologne. Capacity: 150 kt/a monoethylene glycol, 20 kt/a diethylene glycol, 2.5 kt/a triethylene glycol. Scope: Licensing, engineering, procurement, supervision. Start-up: 1999.