# Sasol begins construction of specialty alumina production facility in Brunsbüttel

Sasol has begun construction of a new production hall at its Brunsbüttel site, expanding capacity for specialty aluminas used as catalyst support materials. The company is investing around EUR 60 million, with commercial production expected to start in 2029.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-09-18
- Where: Brunsbüttel, Germany
- Value: $66.0M (60.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 5
- Starts operating: 2029
- Status: under construction
- Products: specialty aluminas (catalyst support materials)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sasol](https://endata.com/companies/8322.md)

## Sources

- [chemcoastpark.de](https://www.chemcoastpark.de/en/news/sasol-begins-construction-of-new-production-facility-in-brunsbuttel/), 2026-09-21: "Mit dem heutigen Spatenstich beginnt die Umsetzung eines Projekts, an dem viele Kolleginnen und Kollegen in den vergangenen Monaten gearbeitet haben."

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