Arkema inaugurates next-generation acrylic acid purification unit in Carling, France
Arkema has inaugurated a new acrylic acid purification unit featuring an innovative process at its Carling site in France, contributing to the decarbonization of the European chemical industry. It is part of Arkema’s decarbonization investment program and supports the implementation of its ambitious climate plan.
Arkema’s new acrylic acid purification unit at Carling site in France.
“With an investment of nearly EUR 150 million, this new unit represents one of Arkema’s largest industrial projects in France. It will contribute to the Group’s ambitious climate plan, underpinned by a dedicated investment program supporting Arkema’s decarbonization, with a cumulative amount that could reach EUR 400 million over the 2022-2030 period,” said Thierry Le Hénaff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arkema.
The inauguration ceremony for the new unit was held in the presence of Thierry Le Hénaff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arkema and Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy.
Arkema’s Carling site is one of the leading acrylic production facilities in Europe. It produces acrylic monomers used in performance coatings, adhesives, water treatment and other advanced materials.
The new unit improves the energy efficiency of the purification process by 25% and reduces the carbon intensity of the site’s operations by 20%. The innovative technology deployed also helps optimize resource and waste management while significantly reducing solvent consumption.
Thanks to this investment, the Carling plant is positioning itself among the reference sites in the industry, aligned with the highest operational and environmental standards. It also strengthens Arkema’s leadership in the low-carbon acrylic materials market.
This project has been decided in 2023 and has been partly funded by the French State as part of the France 2030 program, operated by ADEME, and funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
