Sabic Europe announced on March 21st the start of production of bio-ETBE [ethyl-tertiary butyl ether] at its Geleen site in the Netherlands. First commercial deliveries to customers has been expected at the beginning of April. This investment in Geleen enables Sabic to enter the bio-fuel market and is in support of the EU’s implementation of the European Bio-Fuels Directive within its member states. This plant is the first of its kind in the Netherlands.
Sabic’s ETBE production plant in Geleen, with an annual capacity of 140 kt, converts bio-ethanol and iso-butylene into ETBE which is recognised as a valuable high octane gasoline blending component. ETBE in gasoline contributes to a better air quality by reducing emissions of, amongst others, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds.
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