Evonik opens world-scale Alkoxides plant in Singapore
Evonik has inaugurated its new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore, marking a major milestone in its global catalyst strategy.
The opening of the new facility was marked by a festive ceremony attended by representatives from Singaporean and German government, and Evonik.
The company first announced this facility expansion in May 2023, with an investment of mid double digit million euros. The facility will support an annual production capacity of 100,000 metric tons.
The new facility is also embedded in Evonik’s Custom Solutions segment, which focuses on science-based solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of customers in fast-growing markets. This investment supports Evonik’s ambition to lead in areas such as bio-based solutions, the energy transition, and the circular economy.
Designed to meet the highest safety and environmental standards, the facility is capable of operating with net-zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions. The plant’s strategic location in Southeast Asia ensures rapid response times and reliable supply for regional customers, supporting industries such as biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, and chemical recycling.
The Singapore plant completes Evonik’s global alkoxides production network, which includes sites in Germany, the US, and Argentina.
The main application of alkoxides is the production of sustainable biodiesel fuel from vegetable oils, used cooking oils, and other fat-based waste. The use of alkoxides optimizes the process to achieve the highest possible yield of feedstock. In the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals, alkoxides also find numerous applications in the life science industry.
