MarketsWednesday, 20 May 2026·India
Covestro to Install Steam Compressor at Dormagen for Energy Efficiency Upgrade
According to media reports, Covestro is investing a low double-digit million euro amount in a new steam compressor project at its Dormagen facility in Germany as part of efforts to improve energy efficiency.
The company expects the project to reduce its overall energy consumption in Germany by around 2% compared to 2025 levels.
The investment is described as one of Covestro’s largest energy-efficiency initiatives to date and is projected to save several hundred GWh of energy annually while reducing carbon emissions by more than 40,000 tons per year.
The new compressor system will recover steam generated during TDI production, which is used in manufacturing flexible polyurethane foams for products such as furniture, mattresses, and automotive seating. Previously, part of this steam could not be reused because of insufficient temperature levels.
The system will function similarly to a heat pump by increasing the steam’s pressure and temperature so it can be fed back into the production process.
Covestro stated that improving energy efficiency remains a key part of its long-term strategy focused on climate-neutral manufacturing and circular economy goals.
Construction of the project is expected to begin by the end of 2026, while commissioning is planned for mid-2027.
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The company expects the project to reduce its overall energy consumption in Germany by around 2% compared to 2025 levels.
The investment is described as one of Covestro’s largest energy-efficiency initiatives to date and is projected to save several hundred GWh of energy annually while reducing carbon emissions by more than 40,000 tons per year.
The new compressor system will recover steam generated during TDI production, which is used in manufacturing flexible polyurethane foams for products such as furniture, mattresses, and automotive seating. Previously, part of this steam could not be reused because of insufficient temperature levels.
The system will function similarly to a heat pump by increasing the steam’s pressure and temperature so it can be fed back into the production process.
Covestro stated that improving energy efficiency remains a key part of its long-term strategy focused on climate-neutral manufacturing and circular economy goals.
Construction of the project is expected to begin by the end of 2026, while commissioning is planned for mid-2027.
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