en.Wedoany.com Reported - Evonik has completed the backward integration of its MetAMINO DL-methionine production site in Mobile, Alabama, with the addition of on-site production of the key intermediate methyl mercaptan.

With the completion of this project, Evonik has achieved backward integration at all three of its methionine production hubs: Mobile, Antwerp (Belgium), and Singapore. The company stated that this manufacturing configuration will enhance supply reliability, operational efficiency, and competitiveness in the Americas, Europe, and Asian markets.

"We are proud to have completed the backward integration of the Mobile hub, a complex and demanding project that marks a significant step forward in our methionine asset strategy," said Gaetano Blanda, Head of Evonik's Animal Nutrition business line. "It strengthens our global production network, reduces our exposure to market volatility, and improves our operational position."

According to Evonik, the optimized production layout reduces the carbon footprint of DL-methionine produced in Mobile by approximately 7%. On-site production of methyl mercaptan also reduces the need to transport hazardous intermediates, lowering logistics risks and associated safety hazards.

"For our MetAMINO customers in the Americas, reliable regional supply is critical," said Paulo Teixeira, Vice President of Evonik Animal Nutrition for the Americas region. "By producing key intermediates on-site in Mobile, we reduce our exposure to global supply disruptions."

MetAMINO is used in livestock nutrition, not in paints and coatings. This project serves as a reference for the broader chemical industry, exemplifying how manufacturers can localize intermediate production to reduce dependence on global transportation and external supply chains.