16 June 2015
DETAILS
AkzoNobel and Evonik Industries have joined forces
to build and operate a new membrane electrolysis facility
for potassium hydroxide solution and chlorine in Germany.
Start-up is expected by the end of 2017.
The 50-50 joint venture involves
the construction and operation of a dedicated plant
at AkzoNobel's existing site in Ibbenbüren.
It will have an annual nameplate capacity of around
* 130,000 metric tons of potassium hydroxide solution and
* 82,000 metric tons of chlorine.
This will strengthen the leading market positions of both companies.
Financial details were not disclosed.
AkzoNobel will take over
commercialization of chlorine and hydrogen
at the new plant, and will process these products directly
at the Ibbenbüren site.
Evonik will take over the potassium hydroxide solution
for commercialization and processing at its own site in Lülsdorf.
This is where Evonik processes
potassium hydroxide solution into potassium carbonate (potash).
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