ebonicThe upgrade of MetAMINO (DL-methionine) production facility at its Singapore site is progressing on schedule. After being shut down for three months in the fourth quarter of 2023, his MetAMINO production on Jurong Island is once again operating at full capacity. The second quarter of 2024 will require the closure of the second MetAMINO production plant.
The changes align with Evonik’s methionine asset strategy to safeguard long-term sustainable global supply security, based on best-in-class production sites in three global regions: Singapore, Mobile (Alabama, USA) and Antwerp. (Belgium).
“As the only global methionine provider, we are able to provide a secure supply to our customers around the world. Beyond that, we constantly strive to increase the sustainability of our production plants.” said Dr. Dirk Holler, director of the company’s essential nutrition business. ebonic Animal nutrition business line. The ongoing upgrade in Singapore will require him to shut down one factory again in the second quarter, as the necessary measures cannot be carried out during day-to-day operations.
The upgrade will improve the efficiency of the facility’s processes and reduce the carbon footprint of MetAMINO’s products from its Singapore factory by 6% (Scope 1, 2, and 3).
The reduction in carbon emissions was achieved through several modifications, including the use of green hydrogen, intensive energy integration, and innovative solutions for increased circularity to recover MetAMINO and raw materials.Further reducing carbon emissions with Singapore’s MetAMINO will also help ebonic Customers and partners along the food value chain achieve sustainability goals. ebonic examines science-based targets to reduce emissions along a warming pathway well below 2 degrees Celsius, and long-term intentions to increase ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. did.
MetAMINO is used in livestock production to feed animals in a healthy, efficient and sustainable way.With a science-based approach, our Animal Nutrition business unit ebonic develops products, services, and system solutions that help provide healthy, high-quality, and affordable animal protein to the world’s growing population.