Evonik Celebrates Opening of World-Scale Alkoxides Plant in Singapore

Hanau, Germany: Evonik has inaugurated its new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore—marking a major milestone in its global catalyst strategy. First announced in May 2023, the mid-double-digit-million-euro investment strengthens Evonik’s ability to meet rising demand for alkoxides across Asia, while advancing its commitment to sustainable, safe, and customer-focused operations.

Designed to meet the highest safety and environmental standards, the facility is capable of operating with net-zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions, aligning with Evonik’s broader sustainability goals. The plant’s strategic location in Southeast Asia ensures rapid response times and reliable supply for regional customers, supporting industries such as biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, and chemical recycling.

“This facility is more than just an expansion—it’s a statement of our long-term commitment to Asia,” said Lauren Kjeldsen, Chief Operating Officer Custom Solutions. “By producing closer to our customers, we enhance supply security and agility, while also contributing to Singapore’s vision for a sustainable chemical industry.”

The opening of the new facility was marked by a festive ceremony attended by Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations.

“Evonik first broke the ground in 2023 and in less than three years, has taken this state-of-the-art alkoxides plant to completion — on schedule and on budget. We are glad that partners like Evonik have given us your vote of confidence by investing in Jurong Island to scale production of specialty chemicals that will serve growing regional and global demand,” said Minister Fu in her speech.

The new plant also plays a strategic role within Evonik’s transformation journey. As part of the company’s broader shift toward innovation-driven growth, the facility is embedded in Evonik’s Custom Solutions segment, one of two newly defined pillars of its portfolio. Custom Solutions focuses on science-based solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of customers in fast-growing markets. This investment supports Evonik’s ambition to lead in areas such as bio-based solutions, the energy transition, and the circular economy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and high-performance chemistry.

The Singapore plant completes Evonik’s global alkoxides production network, which includes sites in Germany, the U.S., and Argentina. With this addition, Evonik now offers a global supply chain for alkoxides, designed to meet local market needs with speed and precision.

The main application of alkoxides is the production of sustainable biodiesel fuel from vegetable oils, used cooking oils, and other fat-based waste. The use of alkoxides optimizes the process to achieve the highest possible yield of feedstock. In the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals, alkoxides also find numerous applications in the life science industry.