EC 203-625-9
Also known as methylbenzene and phenylmethane.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects producing toluene, of which 3 are active.
2 new construction and 1 revamp / retrofit.
Owners and developers: BioBTX (2), Cheniere Energy, Inc. (1), Covestro (1), Groningen Seaports (1)
Investors: Carduso Capital B.V. (1), Colesco Capital (1), Covestro (1), Infinity Recycling (1), Invest-NL N.V. (1), NV NOM (1)
Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on 2 of these 3 projects For subscribers
Convert plastic waste into about 10,000 t/y of renewable aromatic oil and downstream benzene, phthalic anhydride and aromatics for circular supply chains; first plant operational early 2028.
Single‑unit adsorbent solution commissioned to simplify pre‑treatment, prevent freeze‑out and increase feed‑gas flexibility; full rollout planned by end‑2027.
First commercial ICCP plant in Delfzijl will process 20,000 t/yr mixed plastic into ~10,000 t/y BTX aromatic oil and ~8,000 t/y by-products, cutting GHG 70–80%.
First commercial plant directly converting mixed plastic waste into 10,000 t/yr BTX plus 8,000 t by-products; construction begins early 2027, start-up mid‑2028.
EUR 140m aromatics unit adds 150,000 t/y capacity for toluene and benzene; toluene output rises to ~100,000 t/y while replacing a 1961 unit with BAT.
Licensed pyrolysis modules will convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular BTX aromatics. Plant capacity ~20 kta; modules built now, shipping to site from Dec 2026.
Despite a challenging macro environment, Sasol improved production, managed costs, and increased free cash flow, while advancing its Grow and Transform strategy.
A new catalyst and pyrolysis process doubles BTX yields from waste plastics and biomass, enhancing sustainable chemical recycling.
The new plant will convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics, reducing carbon emissions. The €80M funding includes equity, debt financing, and grants, highlighting confidence in the innovative approach.
Covestro's investment supports a demonstration plant in the Netherlands to produce chemicals from plastic waste, advancing circular economy goals and enhancing chemical recycling technology.
chemXplore tracks 16 plants producing toluene in 9 countries.
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The 4 with the most plants, of 9 countries.
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The 3 with the most plants, of 14 producers.
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