Potassium methylate news

All news on Potassium methylate (also known as Potassium methanolate and Kalium-Methylat): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

2 July 2026

ICIG builds two-site European alkoxide platform

La Rochelle operating now; Lülsdorf due end‑2027. Supplies liquid and powder alkoxides, including sodium/potassium methylate and sodium ethylate.
1 July 2026

Envirocat Alkoxides to open alkoxide plant in Chemiepark Lülsdorf

Alkoxide production site in Chemiepark Lülsdorf, operations due end‑2027; sales org set up in 2026; producing liquid and powder sodium methylate, potassium methylate and sodium ethylate.
27 March 2025

Vynova Alkoxides awards engineering contract for new Lülsdorf plant

The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate and sodium ethylate, aiming for completion by autumn 2027, replacing mercury-based production.
19 February 2025

BASF to Build New Alcoholates Plant in Ludwigshafen

The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate for biodiesel, pharma, and agriculture, enhancing site competitiveness and supporting market demand. Completion is expected in 2027.
10 November 2023

Vynova to Invest in New Alcoholate Plant in Germany

The new plant will replace existing facilities due to regulatory closure by 2027, ensuring local supply for European biodiesel production.

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