Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 2nd May 2024 Issue no. 1112

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Evonik’s pioneering, industrial-scale biosurfactant plant in Slovakia now operational

Evonik’s pioneering, industrial-scale biosurfactant plant in Slovakia is now operational. Less than two years from construction contract award to McDermott International, Evonik has achieved initial production of Rhamnolipids - a bacterial surfactant with the potential to fundamentally transform cleaning products and significantly reduce their environmental impact.

The project positions Evonik, a speciality chemicals company, as a pioneer of high-quality, sustainable biosurfactants on a commercial scale.

The scope of the contract included engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for a new biosurfactant plant. The engineering and procurement services were executed from McDermott's office in Brno, Czech Republic, and the construction management was performed at Evonik's site in Slovakia.

"This is an incredible achievement, completed in a short space of time, thanks to the enduring commitment of our team and their seamless collaboration with Evonik," says Rob Shaul, McDermott's senior vice president, low carbon solutions.

"The high-performance Rhamnolipids significantly advance the growing biosurfactant market and are setting a precedent as part of a broader sustainable chemicals revolution, bringing sustainable cleaning and personal care products to market faster."

Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world.

www.mcdermott.com | https://corporate.evonik.com/en

11th April 2024