Braskem to increase green ethylene production capacity
Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF.
Braskem is expanding its production capacity of green ethylene, the main feedstock derived from sugarcane ethanol which is used in the production of renewable resins.
Press release: “Braskem invests US$61 million to increase biopolymer production”, 23/02/2021.
Related post: “Biobased polyolefins - Biobased Polyethylene (bio-PE)”, 27/05/2020.
Figure 1. Braskem to increase green ethylene production capacity at the plant in Triunfo (taken from the press release)
This raw material is produced at the company's plant in Triunfo (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) whose capacity will be increased from the current 200 ktons/year to 260 ktons/year. The expansion project, budgeted at 61 M$, will be rolled out in 2021 and should be concluded in the fourth quarter of 2022. All the steps involved in the process to expand Braskem's green ethylene production capacity will continue without causing any interruption to current production, and clients will be served normally.
The increase in biopolymer capacity and production reflects healthy growth in demand from society and their partners for sustainable products. It is also a strong signal of Braskem's commitment towards sustainable development. Currently, the portfolio of renewable resins is exported to over 30 countries and is already used in the products of more than 250 major brands, such as Allbirds, DUO UK, Grupo Boticário, Join The Pipe, Johnson&Johnson, Natura & Co, Nissin, Shiseido and Tetra Pak.