Brownfield Expansion of EVA Unit by Celanese Completed at Acetyl Chain Facility in Edmonton, Canada

The Edmonton, Alberta site of the multinational speciality materials and chemical business Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) has completed an ultra-low capital project to repurpose existing manufacturing and infrastructure assets in order to unlock extra ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) capacity. The upstream vinyl portfolio of the Acetyl Chain is expected to grow significantly as a result of the development.

According to Richard Jacobs, senior director, of EVA polymers, the rapidly growing demand for sustainable energy sources like solar and wind power continues to play a significant role in the expansion of the global market for EVA.

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One of the fastest expanding industries in their Acetyl Chain portfolio, demand for EVA in solar applications is predicted to grow at a double-digit compound annual rate until 2028.

Starting in the first quarter of 2023, the expansion offers an additional 35 percent of EVA capacity. The initiative is anticipated to generate an additional operating EBITDA contribution of roughly USD 10 million per year across the integrated acetyl value chain, with the earnings contributions ramping up throughout the second quarter.

With the flexibility to produce a full range of EVA products to meet demand in expanding solar applications, wire and cables, food packaging, medical devices, and drug delivery solutions, the Acetyl Chain's reactor capabilities and distinctive footprint enable a more customised approach to product manufacturing. Products made of Celanese EVA are marketed under the brand names ateva EVA and ateva G Medical Grade.

They maintain Celanese's position as the market leader in the acetyls and derivatives sector, according to Mark Murray, senior vice president of the acetyl chain.

This EVA expansion improves their downstream flexibility, enabling us to meet their promise to be the client’s preferred partner while also capturing growth in high-value applications.

About the Celanese Corporation

The manufacturing of speciality materials and distinct chemistry solutions, which are employed in most important sectors and consumer applications, is led by Celanese Corporation, a global market leader. To add value for their customers, employees, shareholders, and the company, their businesses utilise the full range of Celanese's global chemistry, technology, and commercial capabilities.

Through The Celanese Foundation, they work alongside their clients to address their most pressing business issues while also attempting to have a good influence on their communities and the wider globe. The company generated USD 8.5 billion in net revenues in 2021 and employs over 13,000 people worldwide.

EVA Price Trend

North America

The pricing trend for ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) showed mixed sentiments. Prices initially fell a little despite strong inflation and limited goods supplies. However, an increase in production costs and high feedstock Ethylene demand from Polyethylene makers around the middle of the quarter led to an improvement in the product pricing trend.

On the other hand, the cost pressure was lessened by a continuing decline in feedstock vinyl acetate costs brought on by weak upstream prices. Due to steady demand and consumption rates as well as a limited supply on the market, EVA prices remained consistent.

Asia Pacific

Prices for EVA constantly fell while demand was either stable or weak. Due to the short supply of feedstock during the first few weeks, prices were stable and barely increased.

After the reactivation of ethylene factories, notably Idemitsu Kosan, with a capacity of 6,90,000/MT, feedstock supply improved and output increased, and EVA prices reduced along with it. Prices in Asia fell once further towards the end of the quarter as a result of manufacturer destocking strategies and a drop in shipping costs internationally.

Europe

Prices for EVA varied across Europe. Because of the abundance of feedstock ethylene supply and the ensuing drop in EVA manufacturing costs, product prices initially fell along with end-user consumption rates and firm production rates.

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However, as a result of the feedstock production cutback and the rise in input prices, prices began to slant upward, and production was hindered. Due to weak offtakes, lower feedstock, and production expenses, as well as lower input costs, EVA prices significantly fell.

As per Procurement Resource, an ultra-low capital project to repurpose existing manufacturing and infrastructure assets in order to unlock additional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) capacity was successfully completed at the Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The upshot of the development is anticipated to be a large increase in the upstream vinyl portfolio of the Acetyl Chain. The rise of the global market for EVA is mostly due to the quickly expanding demand for renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.