Engineering Evonik, Fuhua Successfully Complete Construction of H2O2 Facility in China

Source: Press release Evonik 2 min Reading Time

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Under a joint venture, Evonik and Fuhua have successfully completed the construction of its hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. With this project, both the parties aim to purify industrial-grade H2O2 into specialty grades to serve high-growth markets in the region.

Evonik Fuhua New Materials has completed construction of its hydrogen peroxide facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. (Source:  Evonik)
Evonik Fuhua New Materials has completed construction of its hydrogen peroxide facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China.
(Source: Evonik)

Leshan/China – Evonik Fuhua New Materials has completed construction of its hydrogen peroxide facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. The joint venture between Evonikand Fuhua Tongda Chemicals Company (Fuhua) will purify industrial-grade H2O2 into specialty grades to serve high-growth markets in the region. The plant is now preparing to enter trial production, with the first commercial volumes expected in Q2 2026.

Based on technology licensed from Evonik’s Active Oxygens business line, the facility utilizes industrial-grade H2O2 produced by Fuhua as a feedstock. The resulting specialty grades will be offered to meet growing regional demand for high-end applications such as solar cell production, semiconductor manufacturing, food packaging, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The plant is designed with an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons.

Christian Kullmann, Chairman of the Evonik Executive Board, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration: “Evonik’s leading position in the global specialty chemicals industry is built on innovation, strong technology platforms, and a global network. This project showcases our exemplary cooperation model with important partners like Fuhua: By combining Evonik’s technological strengths with Fuhua’s industrial chain and local capabilities, we will jointly provide high-quality solutions for customers in the region and globally.”

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Dr. Claus Rettig, interim CFO of Evonik and President of Evonik Asia Pacific, added: “This facility will strengthen Evonik’s supply capability and service efficiency in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China. Through local cooperation, Evonik will be better positioned to meet the rapidly growing demand for high-purity specialty-grade hydrogen peroxide products, ensuring reliable and efficient support for our customers.”

Fuhua Chairman Zhang Hua underscored the significance of the collaboration: “This partnership with Evonik marks an important milestone in Fuhua’s development toward higher-end and more international operations. The project will further enhance Fuhua’s competitiveness and support national development priorities in new energy, advanced manufacturing, and future-oriented chemical production.”

Hydrogen peroxide is a versatile chemical needed for a wide array of industries. It plays an essential role in applications ranging from electronics to renewable energy and aseptic packaging. Yet after use, the chemical breaks down into only oxygen and water – giving it a particularly beneficial environmental handprint.

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