A First Look at the New Viridis Chemical Plant: Peoria Gets a Preview of What’s Next
On November 10, Viridis Chemical welcomed partners, customers, community leaders, and employees to a Plant Preview Event at our soon-to-be-commissioned ethyl acetate facility on the Illinois River in Peoria. The morning brought together team members who have been managing the relocation, longtime investors, new local hires, chemical industry friends, and elected officials including Congressman Eric […]
Get to Know the New Viridis Operators
Starting up a new facility takes the right people in the right roles. At Viridis, we’re proud to welcome a group of new Operators who are stepping in as the Peoria plant gets ready for launch. Led by Andrew Kozak, Process Technician, and John Jordan, Operations Engineer, these Operators are already helping shape the culture […]
Plant Relocation Update: September 2025
The relocation of Viridis’ 100% bio-based ethyl acetate plant is moving forward steadily in Peoria, Illinois. Construction and site development continue to advance on schedule, supported by a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. THIS is happening in Peoria Several key milestones have been achieved: 📍 100,000 Safe Work HoursThe project has surpassed 100,000 […]
Tech Talk: A Conversation with Sailesh Kumar, VP of Process Technology
Viridis is doing what no one else in North America is doing: producing 100% renewable ethyl acetate from ethanol using its proprietary Prairie Green™ process. For Sailesh Kumar, VP of Process Technology, that’s more than a technical achievement – it’s a smarter, more sustainable way to serve customers and the industries that rely on this […]
Plant Relocation Update: July 2025
Progress continues on the relocation of the Viridis 100% bio-based ethyl acetate plant, with key milestones reached in both Columbus, Nebraska, and Peoria, Illinois. Throughout the transition, both sites have operated safely and without any reportable chemical releases. THIS is happening in Columbus Disassembly work is essentially finished, and we are continuing efforts to ensure […]
Plant Relocation Update: June 2025
The relocation effort the Viridis bio-based ethyl acetate plant is progressing as planned – with major developments underway at both sites. Columbus is nearing closure, and construction in Peoria is advancing quickly. THIS is happening in Columbus Final closure activities are underway, and all structures are now down (including the towers you see here). All work […]
Plant Relocation Update: April 2025
The relocation of Viridis’ award-winning 100% bio-based renewable ethyl acetate plant is progressing on-track. We recently achieved 10,000 injury-free work hours. Here are the latest updates from both Columbus, Nebraska and Peoria, Illinois. If you have questions, please reach out to Steve Friedewald. THIS is happening in Columbus Disassembly is almost complete, and most of the equipment has […]
Plant Relocation Update: March 2025
The relocation of Viridis’ award-winning 100% bio-based renewable ethyl acetate plant is progressing quickly. Here are the latest updates from both Columbus, Nebraska and Peoria, Illinois. If you have questions, please reach out to Steve Friedewald. THIS is happening in Columbus Disassembly is almost 50% complete. Major pieces of equipment have been carefully removed and are being […]
Plant Relocation Update: February 2025
Big changes are underway at Viridis Many in the industry have expressed interest in staying updated on our exciting relocation of Viridis’ award-winning renewable ethyl acetate plant from Columbus, Nebraska to Peoria, Illinois. On-the-ground activity is happening fast – so here’s the first of regular updates. If you have questions, please reach out to Steve Friedewald. […]
Viridis Chemical Announces Relocation of Award-Winning Ethyl Acetate Plant to Peoria, IL
COLUMBUS, Neb. – November 25, 2024 – Viridis Chemical, a leading developer of bio-based, low-carbon chemical technology and recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Award, is proud to announce the relocation of its renewable chemicals plant from Columbus, Nebraska, to Peoria, Illinois. This strategic move will co-locate Viridis’ facility with BioUrja Renewables’ […]