INVISTA licenses its nitrous oxide (N2O) emission reduction technology to three adipic acid production units in China

● Three factories in China will deploy INVISTA’s technology, benefiting from the company’s decades of expertise in the development and deployment of N2O emission reduction technologies

● Licensed emission reduction technology for the production of adipic acid, a key component of the automotive material nylon 6,6

● Emission reduction technologies deployed over the next few years are expected to reduce emissions by approximately 30 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year

Invista, an industry leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, is licensing its nitrous oxide (N2O) emission reduction technology to three adipic acid production units in China. These technology licenses will help companies in the automotive industry achieve material supply chain emissions reductions.

When deployed over the next few years, N2O emissions from the production of adipic acid (AA), a key component of nylon 6,6 used in cars and auto parts, are expected to be reduced by approximately 30 million per year at the three plants. tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

INVISTA has been a global leader in the development of N2O abatement technologies for more than two decades, having deployed and improved abatement technology at multiple adipic acid facilities, both former and existing, since the late 1990s. row capacity. The technology will now be incorporated into the design of three installations in China.

INVISTA CEO Francis Murphy said: “INVISTA’s N2O emission reduction technology plays a key role in helping customers achieve their goals. As industries, especially the automotive industry, continue to focus on emissions from their own operations and related supply chains, factories using our licensed technology are It can reduce 30 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions and will help promote significant emission reductions in upstream material production."

With its excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance and heat resistance, nylon 6,6 is an ideal thermoplastic to replace metals in automotive applications. The production of the adipic acid component may result in emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) unless modern technology is used to reduce N2O emissions.

Steffi, global sustainability leader, Celanese Engineered Materials "At Celanese, we are focused on expanding our sustainable product portfolio to meet our customers' growing demand for more sustainable products," said Götzel. "We thank INVISTA for its support and shared commitment to driving innovative solutions to sustainability challenges." , which is good for business and the environment."

As China's automotive production increases, including the production of adipic acid, a key raw material for nylon 6,6, INVISTA's emissions reduction technology licensing is an important opportunity to make significant progress in global emissions reductions.