White papers: Evonik Oxeno
Evonik Oxeno is a leading German company within Evonik Industries that specializes in C4 chemistry, producing various C4-based chemical products like rubber, plastics, fuel additives, and materials for the coatings and cosmetics industries.
The company operates integrated production facilities in Marl, Germany, and Antwerp, Belgium, focusing on sustainable growth and innovation in the C4 value chain.
Challenges and Opportunities During the Transformation Process in the Petrochemical Industry
Europe’s petrochemical industry faces structural pressures: stagnant demand, cost disadvantages and rising decarbonisation demands due to the EU Green Deal. Heavy reliance on naphtha has reduced competitiveness, while geopolitical issues expose energy vulnerabilities. Yet, integration and co-product utilisation remain strengths.
Published on the 02 September 2025