Facilities / Eastman Kingsport methanolysis plant

Eastman Kingsport methanolysis plant operating

Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
Location
Kingsport, TN
Type
methanolysis
First seen
2026-08-30

Current state as of

  • TDEC is reissuing Eastman's Kingsport hazardous waste permit TND003376928: public hearing 2026-09-08; 45-day comment period 08-27 to 2026-09-22 (closed; missed by the sweep). Comments went to Brett Harris, TDEC, Brett.Harris@tn.gov. The notice does not say whether the methanolysis unit is covered.
  • One of the few US methanolysis operations at commercial scale; Rubbermaid announced 2026-08-25 it will use Eastman Tritan Renew resin with certified recycled content from Kingsport.

Set by report 2026-09-29-sweep

Open deadlines

None listed.

Sources (2)

Date foundKindTitleNoteReport
2026-09-29agencyTDEC public hearing: Eastman Chemical Kingsport hazardous waste permit reissuance (TND003376928)Comment period closed 2026-09-22; logged for pattern.2026-09-29-sweep
2026-08-30newsResource Recycling: Industry announcements for August 2026Rubbermaid / Eastman Tritan Renew offtake item.2026-08-30-watchlist