Evonik Completes U.S. Supply Integration at Alabama Hub
Evonik has completed the backward integration of its MetAMINO DL-methionine production hub in Mobile, Alabama, adding on-site manufacturing of the key intermediate methyl mercaptan.
The project completes the integration of Evonik’s three major methionine production hubs in Mobile; Antwerp, Belgium; and Singapore. The company said the manufacturing structure will strengthen supply reliability, operating efficiency and competitiveness across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
“We are proud to have completed the backward integration of our Mobile hub, a complex and demanding project that marks an important step forward for our methionine asset strategy,” said Gaetano Blanda, head of Evonik’s Animal Nutrition business line. “It strengthens our global production network, reduces exposure to market volatility and enhances our operational position.”
According to Evonik, the optimized production setup reduces the carbon footprint of DL-methionine produced in Mobile by approximately 7%. Producing methyl mercaptan at the site also reduces the need to transport hazardous intermediates, lowering logistical exposure and associated safety risks.
“For our MetAMINO customers in the Americas, a reliable regional supply is essential,” said Paulo Teixeira, regional vice president, Americas, at Evonik Animal Nutrition. “By producing key intermediates on-site in Mobile, we are less exposed to global supply disruptions.”
MetAMINO is used in livestock nutrition rather than paints and coatings. The project is relevant to the broader chemical industry as an example of a manufacturer localizing intermediate production to reduce reliance on global transportation and external supply chains.
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