n-Butanol news

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  24 July 2026

  Catalyxx to build €120M renewable chemicals plant at ZILS, Sines

  First commercial facility will convert bioethanol into butanol, hexanol and octanol, offering low‑carbon alternatives to petrochemical products.
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  21 July 2026

  Evonik and Celtic Renewables partner to make ECOHANCE Soft BOL from bio-butanol

  Waste-derived bio-butanol is being used to produce a low-carbon cosmetic emollient; firms say switching to bio-based ingredients can cut product emissions by up to 60% and more uses are being explored.
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  9 July 2026

  OXEA FID for Bay City capacity expansion with Air Liquide syngas unit

  Major Gulf Coast plant expansion will raise propionaldehyde output, enable propanol and butanol production, add syngas feedstock with CO₂ recirculation, and target completion by end‑2028.
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  9 July 2026

  Air Liquide to invest $200M in Bay City POX unit for Oxea supply

  High‑efficiency unit will produce syngas and low‑carbon hydrogen to feed oxo‑alcohols and performance chemicals expansion; CO2 recycling loop cuts net emissions ~64,000 t/yr; online early 2029.
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  4 March 2026

  Celtic Renewables Secures £16.23M for Grangemouth Biorefinery Expansion

  Funding will boost biorefinery capacity 10x, creating jobs and supporting sustainable manufacturing in Grangemouth.
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  11 December 2025

  Celtic Renewables Secures £6.23M from Scottish Government

  Funding supports a new £120M biorefinery in Grangemouth, creating 149 jobs by 2030, and aims to boost green energy and sustainable manufacturing in the area.

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  13 October 2025

  Celtic Renewables Enhances Green Chemical Production with Enzyme Supplies Partnership

  The partnership integrates tailored enzymes into a bio-refining process, boosting efficiency, reducing fossil fuel reliance, and supporting net-zero goals.
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  10 October 2025

  Celtic Renewables Joins Innovate UK's Japan Innovation Mission

  Celtic Renewables explores Japan's market for bio-based chemicals, leveraging whisky by-products to cut carbon footprints and foster international partnerships.
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  17 September 2025

  Arkema and Catalyxx Partner for Low-Carbon Acrylics Transition

  Developing bio-based acrylic resins using bio-alcohols to reduce carbon footprint for coatings, adhesives, and sustainable infrastructure.
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  29 May 2025

  Celtic Renewables: Advancing Low-Carbon Jobs in Grangemouth

  Celtic Renewables converts waste to green chemicals, creating jobs and training in Grangemouth, with plans to expand biorefineries and workforce across the UK and Ireland.
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  22 September 2022

  INEOS Expands P-Series Glycol Ethers, Completes First Sales

  New PnBs enhance industrial coatings and home care, boosting efficiency and reducing solvent needs. European production strengthens market position amid global challenges.
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  15 September 2020

  Celtic Renewables Biorefinery Advances Scotland’s Green Recovery

  Scotland's first biorefinery progresses with new fermentation vessels, aiming to process whisky residues into low-carbon biochemicals, supporting the green economy and local investment.
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  30 January 2020

  Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon

  The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
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  10 December 2017

  Celtic Renewables to Build Biofuel Plant in Grangemouth

  The new plant will produce over 500,000 liters of biofuel annually, create 25 jobs, and utilize whisky residue. Construction starts early 2018.
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  6 September 2015

  Celtic Renewables Secures €15M Grant for Biofuel Facility

  The grant will fund a biofuel facility using whisky industry leftovers, aiming for industrial production by December 2018, contributing to low carbon goals and creating a new UK industry.