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REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT

OCI Global supplies bio-ammonia to Röhm

for MMA production

OCI Global, the world’s third lar- announced it had begun supplying
gest nitrogen fertiliser and ammonia bio-ammonia in the food and drinks
producer, recently delivered a shipment sector, supporting the production of
of bio-ammonia to Rohm, a German lower carbon wheat and barley malt.
manufacturer of methacrylates, for the OCI is also tripling capacity at its
production of methyl methacrylate ammonia import terminal in Rotterdam
(MMA), a precursor for acrylic glass. in readiness for increased demand for
OCI Global recently delivered a ship- lower carbon ammonia to support new
ment of bio-ammonia to Röhm. The markets, such as use as a shipping fuel
partnership demonstrates the viability production, which uses a fossil-based and in the power sector. “Ammonia is
of lower carbon ammonia in industrial feedstock. a central feedstock for the manufac-
processes, supporting downstream ture of these methacrylic products.
decarbonisation to other industries and Mr. Ahmed El-Hoshy, CEO, OCI We therefore are excited to join this
ultimately end consumers. Global, commented, “OCI is already partnership and take a significant step
leading the industry in scaling up the towards the decarbonisation of our pro-
The delivery of OCI Global’s supply of renewable and lower carbon cesses and products,” Mr. Hans-Peter
bio-ammonia to Röhm was witnessed ammonia and methanol at our nine faci- Hauck, COO, Röhm, said:
by King Willem-Alexander of the lities globally, in the US and Europe
Netherlands as part his tour of hydro- and, through Fertiglobe, our strategic Röhm produces MMA at its Euro-
gen projects in the region, demonstrat- partnership with ADNOC, the MENA pean sites in Worms and Wesseling, as
ing the hydrogen corridor connecting region. This delivery of our bio-ammo- well as in the USA and China. At its
Port of Rotterdam to other regions and nia shows our pivotal role in develop- Bay City site in Texas, the company is
inland ports, such as Duisport, to sup- ing the hydrogen corridor to enable the currently building a MMA plant, where
ply hydrogen products into Europe. supply of lower carbon ammonia across it will introduce its new production
Europe, from the Port of Rotterdam. technology, LiMA, that will enable the
OCI Global is the only producer of The industrial sector represents around manufacture of methacrylate monomers
ISCC+ certified bio-ammonia in 20% of the global ammonia market with a significantly lower product
Europe and the US today. OCI’s bio- today. By converting this sector to lower carbon footprint and improved environ-
ammonia uses biomethane from waste and carbon ammonia, we can help to create mental impact. In addition to new
residues of biological origin, as well as a future that allows for the continued production technologies, Röhm also
biodegradable fraction of industrial and production of essential downstream introduced an environmentally-friendly
municipal waste as feedstock. The re- products in a sustainable way.” product range “pro Terra” based on
sult is a GHG reduction of >70% com- recycled high-performance materials
pared to conventional grey ammonia Earlier this year, OCI Global with a reduced carbon footprint.

Gryphon Investors’ Vivify acquires Access Ingredients

Vivify Specialty Ingredients, a port- speciality ingredients for the personal not disclosed. Access represents
folio company of private equity firm, care industry. Vivify’s second acquisition in 2023.
Gryphon Investors and a provider of Access specialises in cleansing, foaming,
speciality colorants, additives, and Access will partner with Vivify’s thickening, moisturising, and anti-
ingredients for the food & beverage, Sandream Specialties division to offer aging products used in hair care pro-
personal care & cosmetics, and indus- a full set of ingredient and colour ducts, body wash, shaving cream,
trial end markets, has acquired Access solutions to the personal care industry. sunscreen, lotion, acne treatment, and
Ingredients, a US-based distributor of Financial terms of the transaction were antiperspirants.

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