Viridis Chemical Ethyl Acetate Strategic Relocation to Illinois to Enhance Renewable Chemicals Leadership

Viridis Chemical, a high-profile company in the field of bio-based low-carbon chemical technologies, has announced a major strategic decision: its renewable chemicals plant will move from Columbus, Nebraska to Peoria, Illinois. This relocation not only marks a solid step forward for the Viridis Chemical in the field of sustainable chemistry, but also gives it the opportunity to work alongside BioUrjaRenewables high-purity alcohol factory in Peoria to create a new chapter in green chemistry.

this move, Viridis Chemical will take advantage of BioUrja corn-based industrial alcohol resources to produce renewable ethyl acetate, a key chemical. Traditionally, ethyl acetate has been mainly derived from fossil fuels, and this innovation by Viridis Chemical undoubtedly provides a more environmentally friendly option for industrial processes.

site of Peoria, sitting on the Illinois River, has a unique logistics advantage. It is not only close to the BioUrja factory, but also has the main railway line and barge route connecting the Mississippi River, which provides great convenience for the product transportation of Viridis Chemical. In addition, the new location is close to Viridis core ethyl acetate customer base in the Midwest and Northeast, which, combined with excellent logistics and storage facilities, will undoubtedly greatly improve its operational efficiency and customer service levels.

Viridis Chemical, said: "We believe that this relocation will bring Viridis the ideal location and logistics conditions for their long-term competitiveness. At the same time, it will also lay a solid foundation for the growth of our other products, enabling us to better meet customer needs and expand into new markets."

BioUrja Group, is also looking forward to the partnership: "In Peoria, we are building an integrated center for high-purity industrial and beverage-grade alcohol, carbon capture, renewable energy, fuels and renewable chemicals. Viridis Chemical are our dream partners and they will add to our team."

, also spoke highly of the relocation: "We fully support the strategic decisions of the Viridis management team. We have always believed that bringing renewable solvents and intermediates to market is the key to finding better and more sustainable solutions. This investment in the plant relocation will accelerate the implementation of this strategy."

's ethyl acetate plant not only strengthens Viridis Chemical's leadership in renewable chemicals, but also enhances its ability to respond to market changes by optimizing logistics and enhancing operational flexibility. It is expected that the entire relocation work will be successfully completed by the end of 2025. At that time, Viridis Chemical will continue to lead the future development of green chemistry with a new look.