Evonik-licensed hydrogen peroxide mega plant starts operations in China
The new hydrogen peroxide megaplant in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China, has officially started production. The operation is under Evonik Fuhua New Materials joint venture and Evonik's licensing technology.
Evonik Fuhua’s hydrogen peroxide plant in Leshan, China.
With an annual capacity of 200 kilotons, the facility is one of the largest in the region for industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). Operations began on June 18, 2026, with in-specification production achieved in just a few days.
Now, the plant is ready to serve the regional Chinese market as well as to supply H₂O₂ to the partners’ joint venture, Evonik Fuhua New Materials, for further purification into specialty grades.
The project was completed only 2.5 years after Fuhua and Evonik signed the licensing agreement in November 2023. In addition to its proprietary H₂O₂ technology, Evonik supplied key process equipment, catalysts, and working solution for the facility.
“The successful startup of this plant demonstrates our ability to support customers throughout the entire project lifecycle, from licensing and engineering to commissioning and production,” said Michael Träxler, head of Evonik’s Active Oxygens business line.
The new facility will supply industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide to customers in the merchant market while also supporting the recently established Evonik Fuhua New Materials joint venture.
There, hydrogen peroxide from the Leshan plant will be further purified into specialty grades used in demanding applications such as electronics manufacturing and food safety.
“By combining Fuhua’s local knowledge and networks with Evonik’s leading technology and operational expertise, we are now ready to serve the growing demand for H₂O₂ in China and have created a strong foundation for future growth,” concluded Fuhua’s Chairman Zhang Hua.
