Evonik Fuhua New Materials, a joint venture between Germany’s Evonik GmbH and China’s Fuhua Tongda Chemicals, has completed construction of a state-of-the-art hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) specialty chemicals plant in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. The facility is now gearing up for trial production, with commercial output expected in Q2 2026.
This latest breakthrough will allow Evonik Fuhua to convert industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide into high-purity specialty grades that target booming markets across Asia, including cutting-edge fields like solar cell manufacturing, semiconductor production, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and sustainable food packaging.
Critical Expansion to Meet Surging Regional Demand
The new plant is engineered for an impressive annual capacity of 20,000 tons and leverages Evonik’s licensed technology from their Active Oxygens business line. The joint venture uses industrial H2O2 feedstock provided by Fuhua, refined onsite into specialized products essential for next-generation industries.
Evonik’s Chairman, Christian Kullmann, highlighted the strategic power of the partnership:
“Evonik’s global specialty chemicals leadership is driven by innovation and strong technology platforms. Combining our strengths with Fuhua’s local capabilities enables us to deliver high-quality solutions in China and across the region.”
Strong Local Ties Enhance Supply Chain Resilience
Dr. Claus Rettig, Interim CFO of Evonik and President of Evonik Asia Pacific, emphasized the facility’s role in reinforcing supply security within the crucial Asia-Pacific market. “Local cooperation strengthens Evonik’s ability to meet rapidly rising demands for high-purity hydrogen peroxide specialty grades, ensuring reliable service to key customers,” he said.
From the Chinese side, Fuhua Chairman Zhang Hua stressed how the partnership advances Fuhua’s ambitions for international expansion and technological leadership. “This project boosts our competitiveness and supports national priorities in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and future-oriented chemical production,” Hua said.
Why This Matters Right Now
Hydrogen peroxide’s versatility underpins vital industries—from semiconductor chips powering global electronics to the clean energy sector’s solar modules and eco-conscious packaging solutions. Importantly, H2O2 breaks down into only oxygen and water, giving it a remarkably low environmental impact amid growing demand for green chemistry.
For U.S. and global markets, this new plant’s emergence signals a strengthening supply chain hub in Asia, potentially stabilizing specialty chemical availability worldwide and accelerating innovations that rely on ultra-pure hydrogen peroxide.
Next Steps and Industry Watch
Evonik Fuhua’s plant is expected to enter trial production imminently and deliver the first commercial volumes in Q2 2026. The chemical industry should watch closely as this facility scales output and drives technology adoption in specialty hydrogen peroxide applications.
With supply chains under constant pressure, the facility’s launch marks a decisive move toward regional self-sufficiency that may influence global pricing dynamics and availability for crucial industrial raw materials.
Stay tuned as the Evonik-Fuhua partnership evolves and reshapes specialty chemicals markets in Asia and beyond, setting new standards for innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration.
