# Solvay invests in bio-based silica production in Livorno, plans US plant

Solvay is investing in its Livorno, Italy plant to launch its first production unit of plant-derived silica from rice husk ash, with production expected by end of 2024, and plans to build a new plant in the US for circular highly dispersible silica.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2023-01-17
- Where: Livorno, Italy
- Starts operating: 2024
- Status: announced
- Products: plant-derived silica, circular highly dispersible silica
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Solvay](https://endata.com/companies/1830.md)
- [Continental](https://endata.com/companies/925.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/SOLVAY-SA-5966/news/Solvay-Investing-in-Bio-based-Silica-in-Italy-Plans-North-American-Expansion-42748377/), 2023-01-17: "Solvay SA on Tuesday said that it is investing in its plant in Livorno, Italy to launch its first production unit of plant-derived silica, and has plans to expand the process in North America."
- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/solvay-invests-in-livorno-site-to-promote-circular-silica-product/), 2023-01-17: "Production is expected to start by the end of 2024."

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