Arkema to Double Thiochemicals Production in Malaysia

Arkema announced a project to double its methyl mercaptan production capacity at its Kerteh site in Malaysia.

This is in line to support the strong growth of the animal feed, petrochemical and refining markets in Asia and to strengthen its world leading position in high value-added sulphur derivatives.

Arkema will double its production capacity of methyl mercaptan, a sulfur-based intermediate that is key to the manufacture of methionine and other sulphur derivatives businesses. Annual growth of these markets is expected to exceed 5 percent in the coming years.

Arkema thus confirms its technological leadership in thiochemical (sulfur-based chemicals), processes and ambition to strengthen its world leading position in sulphur derivatives. Thiochemicals is based on high growth world markets such as animal nutrition, oil and gas, agrochemicals and speciality intermediates.

This project should come on stream in 2020 and will represent one of the main pillars of the group’s future growth.