MTBE news

All news on MTBE (also known as Methyl tert-butyl ether, 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane, and tert-Butyl methyl ether): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

3 November 2025

SABIC Reports 45% Rise in Q3 2025 Net Income

Q3 revenues hit SAR 34.3B; free cash flow up 81%. MTBE project launched early. 90+ new products introduced. Local content increased by 17%.
7 October 2025

SONATRACH inspects MTBE complex and Arzew refinery upgrades

Inspection finds 74% completion of a 200,000 t/yr MTBE plant at Arzew; construction due end‑2025, progressive production from May 2026; new reforming unit to boost gasoline output.
2 June 2025

SONATRACH inspects Arzew — MTBE at 67% and LNG upgrades progressing

MTBE complex 67% complete with year‑end commissioning target and 200,000 tpa; LNG heat‑exchanger replacements, seawater pump rehab, LDAR methane detection and LPG loading arm upgrades.
31 October 2018

Sonatrach to use Honeywell UOP tech for 200,000 t/yr MTBE at Arzew

New MTBE unit will produce 200,000 t/yr at Arzew refinery to supply regional refineries with a high‑octane, lower‑emission gasoline additive.
1 July 2015

Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity

New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.
11 January 2013

Evonik Expands C4 Product Capacity

Investing hundreds of millions, Evonik boosts 1-butene, butadiene, and MTBE production by 325,000 tons, creating 40 jobs. Expansions in Marl and Antwerp to support customer growth by 2015.

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