Arkema boosts HFO-1233zd production
Refrigerant manufacturer Arkema has announced plans to increase the supply of the low GWP HFO 1233zd through plants in China and the USA.
Arkema has announced the start-up of HFO-1233zd production at the site of its partner Aofan in China as well as the commencement of the construction of a line at its Calvert City, USA, manufacturing plant.
HFO-1233zd is a single component, A1 non-flammable gas with a GWP of just 5 under AR4. Although mainly targeted as a low GWP foam blowing agent, R1233zd has also been adopted for use in chillers by a number of major manufacturers.
The Aofan plant in Zibo City, Shandong, will have an initial capacity of 5kt/year. The Calvert City plant will add 15kt/year capacity and is expected to start production in late 2023 or early 2024. The $60m investment will include the retrofit of a current R134a production line.