Polish biofuels producer ORLEN Południe is using BASF technology to convert glycerol – a by-product of biodiesel production – into renewable propylene glycol (BioPG) at its plant in Trzebinia, BASF announced.
BioPG obtained from glycerine is used to produce polyester resins, polyurethanes, paints and de-icing solutions, solvents for the food industry, and is also used as an ingredient in deodorant sticks and toothpaste.
With BioPG having a 60% lower CO2 footprint compared to fossil-based propylene glycol, the 30,000 tonnes/year BioPG plant supported the ORLEN Group’s aim to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2050, BASF said on 16 May.
ORLEN Południe is the first Polish producer of propylene glycol and is aiming to meet 75% of the country’s propylene glycol needs, according to BASF.
BASF said it also supplied the H9-66 catalyst for the facility and Air Liquide Engineering & Construction provided the licence, basic engineering, and equipment for the plant.
“After a smooth start-up, the new plant is operating as planned. The cooperation between ORLEN Południe, BASF, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction significantly promotes our business philosophy with the BioPG technology and improves our value chain. This really is a joint success,” ORLEN Południe technology director Grzegorz Semerjak said.
According to its website, ORLEN Południe’s main activities include the production and sale of biofuels and biocomponents, paraffin and solvents
is using BASF technology to convert glycerol – a by-product of biodiesel production – into renewable propylene glycol (BioPG) at its plant in Trzebinia, BASF announced.
BioPG obtained from glycerine is used to produce polyester resins, polyurethanes, paints and de-icing solutions, solvents for the food industry, and is also used as an ingredient in deodorant sticks and toothpaste.
With BioPG having a 60% lower CO2 footprint compared to fossil-based propylene glycol, the 30,000 tonnes/year BioPG plant supported the ORLEN Group’s aim to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2050, BASF said on 16 May.
ORLEN Południe is the first Polish producer of propylene glycol and is aiming to meet 75% of the country’s propylene glycol needs, according to BASF.
BASF said it also supplied the H9-66 catalyst for the facility and Air Liquide Engineering & Construction provided the licence, basic engineering, and equipment for the plant.
“After a smooth start-up, the new plant is operating as planned. The cooperation between ORLEN Południe, BASF, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction significantly promotes our business philosophy with the BioPG technology and improves our value chain. This really is a joint success,” ORLEN Południe technology director Grzegorz Semerjak said.
According to its website, ORLEN Południe’s main activities include the production and sale of biofuels and biocomponents, paraffin and solvents
