Joint forces on renewable raw materials

Lanxess and energy company BP are entering into a strategic partnership for the use of sustainable raw materials in high-tech plastics production. BP plc, London/UK, will supply sustainably produced cyclohexane to the Lanxess’ production site in Antwerp/Belgium, starting in the 4^th quarter of 2021. The sustainable origin of the raw materials is certified according to ISCC Plus rules (“International Sustainability and Carbon Certification”). With this partnership, both companies, which already have a long-standing business relationship, want to significantly advance the production of sustainable plastics. Lanxess AG, Cologne/Germany, uses cyclohexane as a precursor in the production of polyamide 6.