Tag: Slovakia

Construction of Evonik’s biosurfactants plant is completed

Construction of Evonik’s biosurfactants plant is completed

April 1, 2024 |

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 […]

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Evonik achieves industrial scale production of biosurfactants ahead of schedule

Evonik achieves industrial scale production of biosurfactants ahead of schedule

January 31, 2024 |

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 […]

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Evonik starts up rhamnolipid plant in support of Unilever pact

Evonik starts up rhamnolipid plant in support of Unilever pact

January 22, 2024 |

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 […]

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