Covestro has successfully completed the modernization of its TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate) plant in Dormagen, Germany, enhancing sustainability and competitiveness. The upgraded facility now consumes 80% less energy than conventional processes, reducing CO₂ emissions by 22,000 tons per year.

"The successful completion of this project shows that climate protection and competitiveness can go hand in hand," said Dr. Philip Bahke, head of the North Rhine-Westphalia site network. "The modernized plant sets new standards in energy efficiency and strengthens the competitiveness of TDI production in Europe."

TDI is a key component in flexible foam applications, used in upholstered furniture, mattresses, and automotive seating. Covestro installed over 3.5 kilometers of new pipelines, 14 kilometers of cables, and a new 150-ton reactor that captures reaction heat to generate steam, improving energy efficiency.

As part of its broader sustainability strategy, Covestro also announced new global energy efficiency targets, aiming for a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions from energy use per ton of product by 2030 compared to 2020. The Dormagen plant, with an annual capacity of 300,000 tons, is a key milestone in Covestro’s climate-neutral production goals.

For more details, visit Covestro’s press release.