Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  September 27, 2023

Arkema Decarbonizes French Acrylics Production Site

Arkema will implement a new, patented purification technology at its production site in Carling, France by 2026 to improve the site’s operational efficiency and environmental footprint.

This investment will enable the company to lower the site’s CO2 emissions by 20%.

The Carling facility produces acrylic monomers used in performance coatings, adhesives, water treatment and other performance materials that are required in electronics, electric vehicle batteries, new energies, and 3D printing, as well as for home energy efficiency and living comfort improvement.

Combined with the introduction of bio-renewable feedstocks, this lower energy intensive technology will enable Arkema to further decarbonize its acrylic monomers, specialty resins and additives offer and reinforce the Group’s position as a key partner to supply lower carbon footprint solutions in all of these markets.

“This investment at the Carling facility represents a strong and long-term commitment to support our customers in their growth and sustainability journey,” said Richard Jenkins, Senior Vice-President, Coating Solutions, in a statement. “After the introduction of bio-based acrylic monomers in 2022 using the mass balance approach, this new project at Carling is another key step to position Arkema as a leader in low carbon acrylic materials, and to help our customers reduce their Scope 3 emissions.”

This €130 million investment in a new purification process will lead to more energy efficient and lower carbon intensive operations, optimized resources and waste management, and a significant reduction of solvent use. The company can also increase its capacity.

This strategic project has been partly funded by the French State as part of the France 2030 program, operated by ADEME and funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

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