HOUSTON, March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott today announced
mechanical completion of a pioneering industrial-scale
biosurfactant plant for Evonik. Less than two years from contract
award, Evonik has achieved initial production of Rhamnolipids, a
bacterial surfactant with the potential to fundamentally transform
cleaning products and significantly reduce their environmental
impact.
The project positions Evonik, a specialty chemicals
company, as a pioneer of high-quality, sustainable biosurfactants
on a commercial scale.
The scope of the contract included engineering, procurement, and
construction management (EPCM) services for a new biosurfactant
plant. The engineering and procurement services were executed from
McDermott's office in Brno, Czech
Republic, and the construction management was performed at
Evonik's site in Slovakia.
"This is an incredible achievement, completed in a short space
of time, thanks to the enduring commitment of our team and their
seamless collaboration with Evonik," said Rob Shaul, McDermott's Senior Vice President,
Low Carbon Solutions. "The high-performance Rhamnolipids
significantly advance the growing biosurfactant market and are
setting a precedent as part of a broader sustainable chemicals
revolution, bringing sustainable cleaning and personal care
products to market faster."
McDermott was selected to partner with Evonik on the pioneering
biosurfactants project in 2021.
About McDermott
McDermott is a premier,
fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions
to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven
approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global
energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to
commissioning, McDermott's innovative expertise and capabilities
advance the next generation of global energy
infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for
us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's locally-focused
and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000
employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction
vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more,
visit www.mcdermott.com.
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