Lyondell Increases ARCOSOLV PM Solvent Capacity

HOUSTON - Lyondell has increased the production of ARCOSOLV® PM (propylene glycol methyl ether) from 95,000 metric tons to 130,000 metric tons at its Botlek plant in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

"The capacity increase for ARCOSOLV PM sends a strong message to our customers that we plan to meet their current and future needs for this key solvent," says Marc Quintus, business manager, acetyls, solvents and C4 specialties, EMEA, Lyondell.