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DuPont Titanium Technologies has made significant progress in reducing energy consumption for titanium dioxide (TiO2), achieving a nearly 30% decrease per pound of product. This effort has led to cost savings exceeding 100 million yuan, especially when crude oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel. Since 2001, the business unit has saved energy equivalent to 3 million barrels of oil, showcasing its long-term commitment to sustainability.
As the world’s largest producer of titanium dioxide, DuPont plays a key role in industries such as coatings, plastics, and paper, where TiO2 is used to enhance whiteness, brightness, and opacity. Rick Olson, vice president and general manager of DuPont Titanium Technologies, emphasized that energy efficiency is an ongoing process. “There isn’t a big moment of surprise here,†he said. “Every factory globally is constantly looking for ways to save energy—every motor, every valve, every day.â€
Some improvements are straightforward, like replacing old motors with more efficient models. Others require deeper research and innovation. For instance, DuPont developed a new grade of titanium dioxide for coatings in 2007, which uses less energy during production than previous versions.
Olson added, “By 2015, we aim to produce products that use twice as much energy efficiency as those made in 1991. Energy savings and emissions reduction not only benefit the planet but also our business. This organized initiative is part of our sustainability program and will be integrated into our new plant in China.â€
DuPont recently announced plans to build a state-of-the-art titanium dioxide plant in Dongying, China, with a total investment of $1 billion. Once completed, it will be the company’s largest wholly-owned facility outside the U.S. Like other plants, it will use the chlorination process, which is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly compared to the traditional sulfate method. This project reflects DuPont’s continued focus on innovation, sustainability, and global expansion.