Chlor-Alkali Market, By Product (Caustic Soda, Chlorine, and Soda Ash), By Production Process (Membrane Cell, Diaphragm Cell, and Other Production Processes), By Application (Pulp and Paper, Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Soap and Detergent, Alumina, Textile, and Other Applications), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
In February 2024, INEOS Inovyn launches Ultra Low Carbon Chlor-Alkali range – significantly reducing CO2 footprint by up to 70% New Ultra Low Carbon (ULC) range of Chlor-Alkali products, including Caustic Soda, Caustic potash and Chlorine get a major carbon footprint reduction
In July 2021, Ciner Group planned to invest EUR 100 million to increase soda ash capacity by 600 thousand tons because of increased demand after the pandemic
In April 2020, Covestro AG innovated a new technology for chlorine production called the Oxygen Depolarized Cathode (ODC). It is based on the conventional membrane method, which uses rock salt, water, and electricity to form chlorine, caustic soda, and hydrogen.
In June 2022, OxyVinyls, the chemical division of Occidental Petroleum, is planning a USD 1.1 billion expansion and modernization project at its chlor-alkali plant in La Porte, Texas.