# Evonik starts up new pyrogenic silica units in Antwerp

Evonik has started up new installations for the production of pyrogenic silica in Antwerp, Belgium, with an investment between €50 and €100 million. The expansion adds hydrophobic silica production capacity.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-06-27
- Where: Antwerp, Belgium
- Value: $85.0M (75.0M EUR)
- Starts operating: 27 Jun 2019
- Status: completed
- Products: pyrogenic silica (AEROSIL), hydrophobic silica
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md)

## Sources

- [essenscia.be](https://www.essenscia.be/evonik-antwerpen-investeert-fors-in-uitbreiding-productiecapaciteit-pyrogene-silica/), 2019-06-27: "Evonik heeft volgens planning de nieuwe installaties voor de productie van pyrogene silica in Antwerpen opgestart, een investering tussen de 50 en 100 miljoen euro."
- [chemeurope.com](https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1161656/evonik-expands-fumed-silica-capacity.html), 2019-06-28: "We’re pursuing a clear growth strategy for our silica business. With the additional capacities, we’re ensuring supply for our customers over the long term."
- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/raw-materials/evonik-expands-fumed-silica-capacity/), 2019-07-02: "With the additional capacities, we’re ensuring supply for our customers over the long term."
- [chemicalprocessing.com](https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/industrynews/news/11306002/evonik-starts-up-new-fumed-silica-plant-in-antwerp-chemical-processing), 2019-07-02: "We’re pursuing a clear growth strategy for our silica business. With the additional capacities, we’re ensuring supply for our customers over the long term."
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/evonik-expands-fumed-silica-capacity/), 2019-07-08: "Evonik has started up on schedule its new plant complex in Antwerp for production of fumed silica."

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