On March 28th , Adisseo initiated the construction of a new powder methionine plant at Quanhui Petrochemical Industrial Zone in Quanzhou, Fujian of China. With a planned annual production capacity of 150,000 tons, the project entails a total investment of approximately 4.9 billion RMB.
Hao Zhigang, Deputy Party Secretary of Bluestar, Chairman and CEO of Adisseo, underscored the significance of the Quanzhou plant as another strategic move to enhance technology innovation and cost advantages through large-scale production. The project not only reinforces Adisseo’s leading position in the methionine industry but also enhance product supply reliability and global industrial footprint. This initiative is expected to boost the company’s profitability and foster long-term growth, contributing to China’s food security and sustainable development goals.
As a global leader in feed additives, with production sites across Europe, USA and Asia, Adisseo stands out as one of the few players on the market to produce both liquid and solid methionine, distributed in over 110 countries worldwide.
Adisseo already operates a world-class liquid methionine manufacturing platform in Nanjing China, with an annual output of 350,000 tons, catering to both domestic and overseas markets. The Nanjing platform has now become the liquid methionine platform with largest production capacity, best available technology and highest competitiveness in the world.
With the new investment of 150,000-ton powder methionine, Adisseo will reinforce its capacity to serve the continuous growing demand for all types of methionine, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, while bolstering supply chain stability globally.
The new powder methionine project will full leverage the experience gained from the Nanjing plant, integrating Adisseo's leading technology and extensive domestic production expertise to realize synergies in technology, distribution channels and the supply chain, leading to cost savings and promoting business development.
Frederic Jacquin, Chief Operating Officer of Adisseo, emphasized Adisseo’s leading position in liquid methionine market in terms of both cost and scale.
Adisseo has been actively implementing its "One-China Strategy" to accelerate business growth, notably in China. The groundbreaking of the Quanzhou plant illustrates a further expansion of its investment in China. Zhu Xiaolei, Executive Vice President of Adisseo China, emphasizes the factory’s pivotal role in executing the company’s strategy, spearheading industry advancements, and promoting the green transformation of agriculture in China.
It is Adisseo's vision to feeding the planet in a high-quality, affordable, safe and sustainable way. As a global leader in the heart of food value chain, Adisseo always puts special efforts on the communication and cooperation with strategic industry partners. The location of Adisseo Quanzhou plant close to Sinochem Quanzhou Petrochemical Co. facilitates the synergies generation in raw material and energy supply, thus improving the economic return of the project.
Last but not the least, the project will keep "sustainability and digitalization" as priorities, implement Sinochem FORUS system, leverage digital efficiency in the design of Smart-plant , apply green technology, and use low-carbon raw materials for a much greener and more competitive plant.