# METEX NØØVISTA selects De Smet Engineers for PDO/BA plant

METEX NØØVISTA, a subsidiary of METabolic EXplorer, has signed an EPCM contract with De Smet Engineers & Contractors for the construction of a 1,3-propanediol and butyric acid plant at the Carling St-Avold site in Moselle, France. The first 6-kt stage is expected to start construction before June 30, 2019, and be brought online in the second half of 2020.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2019-01-17
- Where: Carling St-Avold site, Moselle, France
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 6 kt
- Products: 1,3-propanediol, butyric acid
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [METabolic EXplorer](https://endata.com/companies/19466.md)
- [De Smet Engineers and Contractors](https://endata.com/companies/3864.md) (partner)
- [METEX NØØVISTA](https://endata.com/companies/19467.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [abcbourse.com](https://www.abcbourse.com/marches/de-smet-engineers-et-contractors-selected-to-build-pdoab-plant_459702), 2019-01-17: "De Smet Engineers & Contractors is internationally renowned for its expertise in the construction of agrochemical plants, but it was above all its demonstrated ability to carry out innovative projects while respecting budgetary and time constraints that determined our commitment."

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