In Germany, Evonik and BASF have announced the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcert grade, marking a pivotal collaboration aimed at reducing the product carbon footprint. The biomass-balanced ammonia boasts a 65% reduction in PCF compared to conventional alternatives. Evonik plans to incorporate the sustainable ammonia into its eCO product range, including VESTAMIN® IPD eCO […]
In Germany, specialty chemicals company Evonik has announced a new innovation strategy with renewable chemicals as one of three pillars driving an additional €1.5 billion company sales by 2032. The company pointed to its startup of a biosurfactants plant in Slovakia earlier this year as an example of such activities. The other two pillars are […]
In Germany, specialty chemicals producer Evonik has brought a renewable emollients plant online in Steinau. The facility cost “double-digit million-euro[s]” and manufactures esters using an enzymatic process and vegetable oils as feedstock. The investment was made to keep pace with growing demand for sustainable emollients in cosmetics. Emollients are cosmetic oils and waxes that make […]
In Argentina, Evonik has announced the expansion of its sodium methylate production capacity at its Rosario plant, located in the Sante Fé Province in Argentina. With this expansion, the company strengthens its position as a leader in the biofuels industry, driving innovation and sustainability across South America. The move is in response to growing demand […]
In Germany, Evonik has formed a new Botanicals & Natural Actives business segment to better meet the growing demand for botanical extracts and claim-substantiated natural actives, which are supported by its recently established Skin Institute. Operating as part of Evonik’s life sciences division, Nutrition & Care, the new Botanicals & Natural Actives segment plays an […]
In Slovakia, McDermott has completed construction of an industrial-scale biosurfactant plant it built for specialty chemicals producer Evonik. Construction was completed less than two years from contract award. Evonik had already begun initial production of rhamnolipids, a bacterial surfactant “with the potential to fundamentally transform cleaning products” and significantly reduce their environmental impact, earlier this […]
In Slovakia, Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia. The new plant is the first worldwide to produce sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactants. Evonik’s rhamnolipids are exceptionally high quality and provide the company with a unique market position due […]
In Slovakia, Evonik has manufactured the first volumes at its Slovenská Ľupča biobased rhamnolipids plant. The triple-digit million-euro facility will meet high demand for biobased and biodegradable surfactants for cleaning and personal care applications. It will also support an agreement with Unilever, which aims to phase out the use of ingredients based on fossil fuels […]
