Propylene glycol news

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  18 May 2026

  Dow launches Coolant Care Network for data center liquid cooling

  End-to-end coolant management for data centers: approved labs and service providers, centralized data review, expert analysis and field support to improve uptime and cut operational risk.
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  13 May 2026

  Avantium sells Ray Technology IP to UPM

  Sale transfers Ray Technology patents for bio-based MEG/MPG (up to end‑2023). Seller refocuses on FDCA/PEF; €2.7M proceeds used to repay debt (€2.0M) and dismantle pilot (€0.7M).
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  19 December 2025

  UPM's Leuna Biorefinery Begins Commercial Production of Bio-based Chemicals

  The biorefinery produces industrial sugars, enabling renewable glycols and lignin fillers, supporting the shift from fossil to bio-based materials, with full operations expected by 2026.
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  11 December 2025

  UPM Unveils Bio-Based, NIR-Detectable, Carbon-Negative Pigment for Packaging

  UPM's new pigment, derived from lignin, offers recyclability and a carbon-negative footprint, addressing black packaging's recycling challenges and supporting sustainable packaging solutions.
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  17 June 2025

  UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification

  The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
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  3 February 2025

  UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance

  A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.

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  7 November 2024

  Clariant boosts recycled MPG storage for deicing in Sweden

  New tanks in Uddevalla enhance recycled MPG use, cutting carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions, supporting circular economy and sustainability in deicing products.
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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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  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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  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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  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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  31 May 2017

  Kilfrost Boosts European Winter Readiness

  A new plant in Antwerp will produce de- and anti-icing fluids, enhancing supply security and flexibility. This investment addresses past supply challenges and strengthens market position.