Clariant AG news

• 10 November 2024

  Clariant boosts recycled MPG storage for deicing in Sweden

  New tanks in Uddevalla enhance recycled MPG use, cutting carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions, supporting circular economy and sustainability in deicing products.
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  3 September 2024

  ICIG Acquires Clariant's Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  The site will be run by Corden BioChem, expanding its fermentation capacity. ICIG plans significant investments and will rehire many former employees.
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  6 December 2023

  Clariant Closes Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  The plant closure follows operational shortfalls and continued losses. Restructuring costs and provisions will impact 2023 and 2024 financials, with significant EBITDA and EBIT adjustments.
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  20 July 2023

  Clariant's MegaMax® Catalyst Selected for World's Largest E-Methanol Plant

  The plant in Denmark will produce 32,000 tons of e-methanol annually, with a significant portion allocated to Maersk. The catalyst ensures high activity and stability in CO2-to-methanol conversion.
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  14 June 2022

  Clariant Begins Commercial Production of Cellulosic Ethanol in Romania

  The plant's entire output is contracted to Shell. It will produce 50,000 tons of biofuels from local agricultural residues, supporting sustainable fuel and chemical applications.
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  20 January 2022

  Clariant's Podari Plant Ready for Start-Up

  The biofuel plant in Romania, built with Bilfinger Tebodin's support, is mechanically complete. The facility will process 250,000 tons of straw annually, producing 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol.

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  27 July 2020

  Clariant and Eta Bio Sign License Agreement for Cellulosic Ethanol Technology in Bulgaria

  Eta Bio will build a plant in Bulgaria to produce cellulosic ethanol from wheat straw using sunliquid® technology, enhancing sustainability and creating new revenue streams in the agricultural sector.
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  26 May 2020

  Clariant Expands Mild Surfactant Capacity in USA and Spain

  Expanding production of isethionates derivatives to meet demand for mild surfactants in personal care, with upgrades to facilities in the USA and Spain, enhancing energy efficiency and product options.
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  6 February 2020

  Clariant Boosts EMEA Edible Oils and Biofuels Production

  New capacity in Spain and an expanded product portfolio enhance supply and service flexibility for EMEA edible oil and biofuel markets, meeting rising demand for high-quality purification solutions.
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  20 September 2019

  ORLEN to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Poland Using Clariant’s Technology

  The license agreement marks a strategic milestone, enabling a full-scale plant for cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues, enhancing biofuel technology and environmental sustainability.
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  2 September 2019

  Clariant Completes Miscanthus Testing at Straubing Plant

  Tests confirm miscanthus can be converted into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol, supporting sustainable bio-based products and circular bio-economy development.
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  14 March 2019

  Clariant and Oltenia Farmers Partner for Environmental Sustainability

  Farmers in Oltenia can earn extra income by supplying straw to a new plant converting it into cellulosic ethanol, creating jobs and supporting EU sustainability goals.
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  6 February 2019

  Isobutene from Wheat Straw Produced at Demo Scale

  The OPTISOCHEM project converts wheat straw into bio-isobutene, aiming for commercial production. Partners include Clariant, INEOS, and others, with ongoing R&D until May 2021.
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  29 November 2018

  Clariant Expands Ethylene Oxide Capacity in Gendorf

  The expansion will boost production yields, process reliability, and product quality, supporting growth in personal care, crop solutions, and industrial applications.
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  12 September 2018

  Clariant Begins $120M Straw-to-Ethanol Plant in Romania

  The plant will convert 250,000 tons of local straw into 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually, creating 300 jobs and using renewable energy to be carbon-neutral.
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  31 October 2017

  Clariant to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania

  The new plant will produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually using sunliquid® technology, starting in 2020. It will source local feedstock and aims for carbon-neutral biofuel production.
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  22 June 2017

  Clariant Enhances R&D for Agricultural Solutions

  A new R&D greenhouse at Clariant Innovation Center enables advanced testing for crop protection, management, and yield-enhancement, accelerating development and market readiness.
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  7 April 2016

  Clariant Expands Phosphate-Esters Capacity at Gendorf Plant

  The new capacity at Gendorf supports global demand in Industrial Lubricants, Paints & Coatings, Crop Solutions, and Personal Care, enabling innovative product developments and improved availability.
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  25 June 2014

  Clariant Boosts Licocene® Polymer Capacity by 50%

  The capacity increase addresses rising demand, especially in Asia. Licocene® polymers offer low melt points, high strength, and sustainable processing for various industries, including automotive and aerospace.
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  31 October 2013

  Clariant Opens Innovation Center in Frankfurt

  The new center in Frankfurt will house R&D, IP management, and business development, fostering innovation and collaboration with 500 employees in a 36,000 sqm facility.
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  3 June 2013

  Clariant Advances Second-Generation Bioethanol Production

  The sunliquid® process now efficiently converts corn stover and sugarcane bagasse into bioethanol, reducing greenhouse gases by 95% and avoiding competition with food production.
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  15 March 2013

  Clariant Expands in Poland

  New facility in Konstantynów Łódźki will double production capacity for color concentrates, add jobs, and include a production site, lab, warehouse, and offices. Investment: CHF 11.3 million.
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  22 February 2013

  Clariant Opens AMPS Polymers Plant in Tarragona

  The new plant in Tarragona, a EUR 16 million investment, creates 32 jobs, uses modern technology for lower energy consumption, and produces specialty polysulfonates for various industrial applications.
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  9 October 2012

  Clariant Expands Production of Eco-Friendly Flame Retardants

  A new plant in Hürth-Knapsack, Germany, will double production capacity for Exolit® flame retardants, meeting rising demand since 2004. New products target electronics, furniture, and construction.
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  1 June 2003

  Clariant's New DPP Pigment Facility at Hoechst

  A €13M facility for red DPP pigments is being built at Frankfurt-Hoechst, set to be operational by 4Q 2004.