AkzoNobel and Evonik form JV for chlorine/potassium hydroxide solution

摘要

AkzoNobel and Evonik have joined forces to build and operate a new membrane electroly- sis facility for potassium hydroxide solution and chlorine in Germany. Start-up is expected by the end of 2017. The 50-50 JV involves the construction and operation of a dedicated plant at AkzoNobel's existing site in Ibbenburen. It will have a nameplate capacity of around 130,000t/yr of potassium hydroxide solution and 82,000t of chlorine. This will strengthen the leading market positions of both companies. Financial details were not disclosed.