# SKC and Evonik in talks for HPPO technology partnership

SKC is in discussions with German chemical firm Evonik for a strategic partnership to expand the HPPO (hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide) business, potentially forming a joint venture or cooperating on maintenance and operation.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-10-10
- Status: announced
- Products: propylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [SKC Co.](https://endata.com/companies/22921.md)
- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [koreaherald.com](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/1466731), 2017-10-10: "We are in discussion with Evonik to expand the HPPO business by launching a joint venture or entering maintenance and operation together"

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