What Ecogreen Oleochemicals does

Ecogreen Oleochemicals is a privately held, Singapore-headquartered global producer of natural oleochemicals, organized as a group of wholly-owned subsidiaries under Indonesian parent PT. Ecogreen Oleochemicals. Founded in 1991 in Batam, Indonesia, the group has expanded through acquisition of Deutsche Hydrierwerke GmbH Rodleben in Germany (1991, originally founded 1916) and E&S Chimie in France (2011), giving it manufacturing presence across four countries and approximately 1,000 employees globally.

The company's core offering is natural fatty alcohols — saturated (C8 to C18) and unsaturated (oleyl) alcohols — produced via the Lurgi-based methyl ester route from palm-derived feedstocks. After a 2022 capacity doubling, total fatty alcohol capacity reached 360,000 tonnes per year, described as the largest single-track facility in the world. Downstream and adjacent product lines span oleic acid, refined glycerin, specialty esters (including Medium Chain Triglycerides for food, pharma, and cosmetics), fatty alcohol ethoxylates and sulfates, anionic surfactants, primary fatty amines, and sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol). The portfolio is sold under 14+ established brands (Ecorol, Rofanol, Ecoric, Ecocerol, Rofamin, Rofetan, Romulgin, Rofacer, Ifralan, Ecolat, Rofalan, Rodalube, Ifrafon) into five primary end-markets: personal care and cosmetics, household care, food, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants and industrial applications.

Ecogreen operates a direct B2B enterprise sales model through regional marketing offices in Singapore (APAC), Germany (EMEA), and the USA (Americas). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company differentiates on three vectors: economies of scale at the upstream fatty alcohol tier, broad certifications (RSPO SCC since 2013, ISO 9001/14001/17025, FSSC 22000, GMP+B2, Halal, Kosher, ECOCERT/Cosmos), and a multi-region manufacturing footprint that supports supply reliability and freight optimization for global FMCG and industrial customers. The group does not disclose revenue, has no public listing, and shows no venture or private equity investment in the input data.

Name

Ecogreen Oleochemicals

Legal name

PT. Ecogreen Oleochemicals

Website

https://ecogreenoleo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ecogreen Oleochemicals is a privately held global producer of natural fatty alcohols, oleic acid, refined glycerin, specialty esters, ethoxylates, and surfactants, operating manufacturing in Indonesia, Singapore, Germany, and France to serve personal care, household care, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oleochemicals Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Surfactants, Detergent Ingredients & Oleochemicals (EUAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Natural fatty alcohols
• Oleochemicals manufacturing
• Specialty fatty esters
• Fatty alcohol ethoxylates
• Palm oil derivatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Oleochemical Products Sales: B2B manufacturing and sale of natural fatty alcohols, fatty acids, glycerin, specialty esters, and surfactants to industrial customers in personal care, household care, food, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants industries

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecogreen Oleochemicals is one of the world's leading producers of Natural Fatty Alcohols, manufacturing saturated fatty alcohols (C8-C18), unsaturated fatty alcohols (oleyl alcohols), oleic acid, refined glycerin, specialty esters (including Medium Chain Triglycerides), fatty alcohol ethoxylates, fatty amines, anionic surfactants, and sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol). The company runs vertically integrated production from palm and palm kernel oil-derived feedstocks into a broad oleochemical portfolio serving personal care, household care, food, pharmaceutical, lubricant, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Ecogreen Oleochemicals is one of the leading producers of Natural Fatty Alcohol in the world, offering a diversified portfolio of oleochemical products organized across multiple product lines. The core offerings include Ecorol® (Saturated Fatty Alcohols C8-C18), Rofanol® (Unsaturated Fatty Alcohols), Ecoric® (Fatty Acids), Ecocerol® (Refined Glycerin), Rofamin® (Fatty Amines), the Rofetan/Romulgin/Rofacer® ester line, Ifralan/Ecolat/Rofalan® (Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates), Rodalube® (Lubricant Specialty Esters), Ifrafon® (Anionic Surfactants), and Sorbitol/Xylitol/Maltitol® (Sugar Alcohols). Additional specialty products include Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT). These products serve applications across Personal Care, Household Care, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Lubricants, and Industrial/Technical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecorol: Saturated Fatty Alcohol product brand used in surfactants, personal care, oral care, laundry detergents, dish washing liquid, surface cleaners, cosmetics
• Rofanol
• Ecoric
• Ecocerol
• Rofamin
• Rofetan
• Romulgin
• Rofacer
• Ifralan
• Ecolat
• Rofalan
• Rodalube
• Ifrafon
• Sorbitol, Xylitol, Maltitol

Products and services

• Ecorol® Saturated Fatty Alcohols (C8-C18)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana (SSMS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2023RSPO Smallholder Certification Project partnership to empower oil palm smallholders in Mekar Mulya Village, Central Kalimantan. Joint effort with RSPO support aimed at improving smallholder quality of life and enhancing capacity through independent oil palm smallholders' program scheme.
• PT. Sime Darby Oils IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2022Guest speaker Mim Yudiarto from PT. Sime Darby Oils Indonesia participated in Ecogreen's Traceability to Plantation Workshop, demonstrating TTP reporting and four pillars of traceability.
• The Forest TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain transformation collaboration with Nature Organics and The Forest Trust to conduct gap assessment in Ecogreen Oleochemicals Batam Refinery for sustainable supply chain improvement.
• RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcogreen has been an RSPO member since 2013. Active participation in RSPO Indonesian National Interpretation Working Group since 2019, representing supply chain actors. Contributed to development of RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard Indonesia NI 2022.
• Yayasan Buddha Tzu ChiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for community development and sustainable impact programs.
• Aliansi Rehab BumiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMangrove restoration partnership for sustainable livelihood and environmental conservation.
• Kampung Wisata KelembakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for environmental initiatives and sustainable tourism village development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wilmar International: Wilmar International is the world's largest palm oil processor and a major oleochemicals producer through its specialty fats and oleochemicals division. As a broad incumbent across the palm value chain, Wilmar competes with Ecogreen on scale, feedstock integration, and global reach.
• Evonik Industries: Evonik produces fatty alcohols, specialty surfactants, and oleochemical-based intermediates through its Care and Specialty Additives divisions. As a broad specialty chemicals incumbent, Evonik competes with Ecogreen in fatty alcohol-based personal care and industrial applications.
• BASF: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with a Care Chemicals division producing fatty alcohols, surfactants, and personal care ingredients. While it offers broader chemistry portfolios, BASF competes with Ecogreen in fatty alcohols, ethoxylates, and anionic surfactants for personal care and home care customers.
• Sasol Chemicals: Sasol produces synthetic and natural fatty alcohols, surfactants, and specialty chemicals for personal care, detergents, and industrial markets. As a broad chemicals incumbent with both petrochemical and bio-based routes, Sasol competes with Ecogreen particularly in commodity fatty alcohol cuts.
• Croda International: Croda International is a global specialty ingredients company producing oleochemical-based personal care, pharma, and industrial products. While more focused on specialty downstream applications, Croda competes with Ecogreen in oleochemical-derived ingredients for personal care and life sciences.

Direct peers

• Musim Mas Group: Musim Mas is one of the world's largest integrated palm oil groups with significant oleochemicals operations producing fatty alcohols, fatty acids, and glycerin. It competes directly with Ecogreen across global oleochemicals markets, particularly in personal care and home care surfactants.
• Stepan Company: Stepan Company is a leading manufacturer of surfactants and polymers, including fatty alcohol ethoxylates, sulfates, and specialty esters. Stepan competes directly with Ecogreen's ethoxylates and anionic surfactants in personal care, household care, and industrial cleaning markets.
• KLK OLEO (Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Oleochemicals Division): KLK OLEO is a leading integrated palm-based oleochemicals manufacturer producing fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty amines, and glycerin. With vertically integrated palm sourcing and global manufacturing, KLK OLEO is a direct competitor to Ecogreen in commodity and specialty oleochemicals.
• IOI Oleochemicals: IOI Oleochemicals is one of the world's largest palm-based fatty alcohol and fatty acid producers, with integrated upstream palm oil sourcing. It is a direct competitor to Ecogreen in natural fatty alcohols, glycerin, and specialty esters serving personal care, food, and industrial customers globally.
• Emery Oleochemicals: Emery Oleochemicals is a global producer of natural-based oleochemicals including fatty alcohols, fatty acids, glycerin, and specialty esters. It competes directly with Ecogreen across personal care, home care, and industrial applications with manufacturing presence in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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