Manufacturing has officially started at the new hydrogen peroxide megaplant operated by Fuhua and licensed by Evonik in Leshan, Sichuan Province, indicating a major expansion of industrial-grade H₂O₂ capacity in the region.
The facility, which has an annual manufacturing capacity of 200 kilotons, commenced operations on June 18, 2026, and obtained in-specification manufacturing within just a few days. The plant is now ready to supply the Chinese regional market while offering hydrogen peroxide feedstock to the partners’ joint venture, Evonik Fuhua New Materials, for further purification into specialty grades.
The large-scale venture was finished just in 2.5 years after Fuhua and Evonik signed their licensing agreement in November 2023. Evonik contributed its proprietary hydrogen peroxide technology, key process equipment, catalysts, and working solution, at the same time as technical teams from China, Germany, and the United States supported engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
Michael Träxler, head of Evonik’s Active Oxygens business line, said: “The a successful startup of this plant shows our ability to help customers throughout the whole venture lifecycle, from licensing and engineering to commissioning and manufacturing. Completing a facility of this scale within the planned timeline and budget is an achievement to be proud of. It underscores that the collaboration between Evonik and Fuhua is a successful formula.”
Fuhua Chairman Zhang Hua emphasized the strategic importance of the milestone, saying: “This startup signifies a vital milestone for Fuhua and validates the brilliant collaboration between our companies. By integrating Fuhua’s local knowledge and networks with Evonik’s leading technology and operational expertise, we are now ready to serve the developing requirement for H₂O₂ in China and have formed a robust foundation for future growth.”
The new plant will serve 2-key markets: supplying industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide to commercial clients whilst assisting Evonik Fuhua New Materials’ manufacturing of specialty-grade H₂O₂. The purified products will focus on high-demand applications including electronics production and food safety, reinforcing the companies’ position in China’s developing advanced materials sector.
