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The first IPA plant in Spain
A BENCHMARK FOR TECHNOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION
The project represents a milestone for the industry, incorporating the latest advanced and innovative technology. In addition to meeting the highest safety standards, the new facility will be able to use green energy and raw materials from renewable and circular sources, becoming an international benchmark for sustainable industry.
Located in the heart of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, the new chemical plant will begin producing isopropyl alcohol by the end of 2025. This will create new jobs and allow the company to diversify its activities.
Production capacity
80,000 tons per year
Construction data
75 million euros
400,000 working hours
53 teams
2,250 tons of steel
Location
Integrated with Cepsa's current chemical plant and energy park in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva.
Production startup
Construction begins in June 2024, and production will begin by the end of 2025.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE IPA PROJECT
Discover the features and benefits of our new plant in Huelva, located in the heart of Andalusia's Green Hydrogen Valley, which is set to become an international benchmark in isopropyl alcohol (IPA) production.
A high value-added product
Isopropyl alcohol applications
IPA is a product with strong disinfectant properties that is used, among other things, as a base for the production of hydroalcoholic gels. It’s ideal for cleaning all kinds of surfaces without water due to its disinfecting power, fast evaporation, and easy application. For this reason, it’s widely used in the medical-pharmaceutical, computer, and automotive industries.
Less dependence on foreign sources
The first IPA plant in Spain
Its commissioning will ensure Europe's supply of this essential product for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. The new project will allow for a better supply of disinfectant gels used for public health and sanitary safety, and it will reduce our dependence on disinfectant products from abroad.
Industrialization and diversification
Development & investment
With an investment of 75 million euros, this plant will benefit from the synergies of its integration with Cepsa's chemical plant and energy park in Huelva, located in the heart of Andalusia's Green Hydrogen Valley. This project brings new industrial activity, representing a step forward in the diversification of its products, as well as creating new employment opportunities.
Álvaro Llanos
Phenol & Solvents Global Business Director at Cepsa Química
"The new IPA plant will strengthen our intermediates business, adding one more product to the solvents portfolio, where we already hold a leading position."
Esther González
Facility Director at Cepsa Química Palos
"The IPA project is very exciting for all of us. It will allow us to enter a new market and add more value to our acetone, while helping to improve people's daily lives."
Juan José Mora, Facility
Project Manager at Cepsa Química Palos
"With a state-of-the-art facility, the new IPA chemical plant will always be aligned with the commitments and evolution of Cepsa's Positive Motion strategy."
Do you want to know how the groundbreaking event went?
When you put a lot of time and passion into something and you finally get it done, it's time to celebrate. The start of construction of Europe's most innovative isopropyl alcohol plant deserved a memorable event.
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