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All news on Propylene glycol (also known as 1,2-Propanediol and Monopropylene glycol): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

10 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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