Clariant Completes Sunliquid® Plant in Romania

Clariant, a sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, announced that it has made good progress on the construction of its sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol production facility located in Podari, in southwestern Romania. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenging circumstances, Clariant's team ensured that work on the construction site proceeded while fully complying with all pandemic prevention measures established by Romanian authorities. Hans Bohnen, Chief Operations Officer at Clariant, said: "It is truly impressive to see how our project team and all local partners have managed to continue this important construction project while ensuring the safety and health of everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once completed, this sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol production facility will be a cornerstone of our continuous transformation into a specialty chemicals company and further evidence of our commitment to innovation and sustainability." The sunliquid® facility is receiving over EUR 40 million in funding from the European Union and is being constructed on a 10-hectare site in Podari near Craiova in southwestern Romania, from where it can access and benefit from a secure regional supply of raw materials.