Citroniq Chemicals Selects Falls City for Bio-Based Production Mega-Site

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Slice of Manufacturing Team
November 06, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Citroniq Chemicals partners with Falls City EDGE for a bio-based production site.

  • Focus on creating sustainable bio-polypropylene from Nebraska corn.

  • Expected to generate high-paying, rural manufacturing jobs.

  • Part of the Nebraska BioEconomy Initiative to boost rural economies.

  • 2029 operation start, contributing to decarbonization efforts.

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quotes:

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"Citroniq's personal engagement in the process demonstrates their dedication to integrating its Falls City presence in a way that enriches lives and strengthens ties with those who live and work in our community."

Lucas Froeschl, Executive Director at Falls City EDGE
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"Citroniq is building the world's largest decarbonization platform... reducing the carbon footprint of the entire US polypropylene production base by 20%."

Kelly Knopp, CEO at Citroniq Chemicals
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"Our vision is to create bio-plastics manufacturing hubs in the U.S. Midwest... upgrading Nebraska corn into a wide range of durable plastics goods."

Mel Badheka, President at Citroniq Chemicals

Our Take:

Citroniq Chemicals' strategic choice of Falls City for its bio-based mega-site is a promising step for the future of sustainable manufacturing. By transforming locally sourced ethanol into bio-polypropylene, Citroniq not only pioneers an eco-friendly production alternative but also significantly bolsters Nebraska’s economy. This project is a testament to the Nebraska BioEconomy Initiative’s impact, showing how rural communities can thrive as hubs for cutting-edge industry, innovation, and high-quality jobs. In building the world’s largest decarbonization platform, Citroniq could potentially shift the entire U.S. plastics industry towards a more sustainable future, marking Nebraska as a leader in bio-economy.