Global provider of process technologies and energy solutions, Lummus Technology and producer of carbon-negative materials, Citroniq Chemicals have announced that the two companies have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the development of Citroniq’s green polypropylene (PP) projects in North America. These projects will use Lummus’ Verdene PP technology suite.
Leon de Bruyn, president and CEO of Lummus Technology says: ‘Lummus is honoured to collaborate with Citroniq to bring this innovative and sustainable technology to market, which will facilitate further decarbonisation of our industry. Lummus is the global leader in licensing PP technology, and we can serve as a launch pad for Citroniq’s green, carbon-negative PP to meet the growing demand for products using sustainable materials.’
“Together, Citroniq and Lummus are creating the first world-scale sustainable bio-polypropylene production process in North America. The first plant will sequester about 1.2 MM tons of CO2 annually as solid polypropylene pellets, providing customers an impactful solution for reducing their carbon footprint and meeting their ESG goals,’ adds Kelly Knopp, principal and co-founder of Citroniq Chemicals
Mel Badheka, principal and co-founder of Citroniq Chemicals says: ‘With a projected investment of over US $5 billion and a combined PP annual capacity of over 3.5 billion pounds, Citroniq is prepared to execute a rapid expansion plan of its E2O process…Located in the Midwest, Citroniq’s first plant is scheduled to start production in 2026 and provide identical, drop-in products that can be directly certified as biogenic through physical testing.’
