Neopentyl glycol (NPG) news

All news on Neopentyl glycol (NPG) (also known as 2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

18 March 2026

BASF raises neopentyl glycol prices in Europe by €350/MT

Neopentyl glycol prices in Europe increased; the polyalcohol is used to make polyester resins (coatings), unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants and plasticizers.
11 September 2025

BASF, AkzoNobel, Arkema Collaborate to Reduce Carbon in Powder Coatings

The partnership uses zero-carbon neopentyl glycol and bio-attributed materials to cut the carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings by up to 40%.
26 September 2019

BASF Boosts Neopentyl Glycol Capacity

Capacity at the Ludwigshafen NPG plant increased by 10,000 metric tons. Total capacity now 215,000 metric tons. NPG is key for polyester, alkyd resins, and powder coatings in various industries.

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