en.Wedoany.com Reported - Sasol International Chemicals has announced an investment of €60 million to expand its advanced materials and specialty chemicals capacity at its Brunsbüttel site in Germany, aiming to strengthen its position in the global market for high-performance alumina and related specialty materials.
The project is designed to eliminate bottlenecks in existing production lines, expand Sasol's advanced materials alumina asset base, and reinforce its role as a differentiated supplier of spherical alumina carriers. These spherical alumina carriers are widely used in advanced catalyst systems and other high-value applications. The investment will serve customers in industries with stringent requirements for performance, supply security, and technical collaboration.
This is a significant step in Sasol's business strategy to grow its specialty product portfolio, deepen long-term customer relationships, and enhance the resilience of its chemicals business. All necessary construction permits have been obtained, and the project has entered the execution phase. Procurement activities are currently underway, with the general contractor expected to be selected in June, targeting production startup around 2029.
Stefan Maedje, Head of Advanced Materials at Sasol International Chemicals, stated that this investment aims to expand and enhance the company's differentiated capabilities in advanced materials and specialty chemicals. By expanding advanced alumina capacity and optimizing processes, the company strengthens its role as a reliable, technology-driven partner, particularly for customers with applications demanding high performance and supply continuity.
The project design integrates energy optimization and process improvements, with an expected reduction of up to 15% in carbon footprint per ton of product compared to the current baseline, thereby supporting Sasol and its customers in achieving sustainability and competitiveness goals. Maedje added that this is a targeted growth investment in a mature advanced materials platform, enhancing the company's ability to support customers requiring high-purity and ultra-high-purity alumina and specialty materials for next-generation catalysts and process technologies.
Against the backdrop of challenges facing the European chemical industry, Sasol's investment demonstrates that selective growth in advanced materials and specialty products remains attractive when effectively leveraging existing assets, capabilities, and market positions.
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