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9 September 2024
Methanex to Acquire OCI Global’s Methanol Business for $2.05 Billion
The acquisition includes two methanol plants in Texas, a low-carbon methanol business, and a facility in the Netherlands. Expected to boost Methanex's production by 20% and add $275M in annual EBITDA.
17 May 2019
OCI Melamine Plant Turnaround and CO2 Reduction
The plant undergoes a three-week maintenance involving 1,000 tasks and 500 workers. Key upgrades include an energy-efficient stripper to cut energy use and CO2 emissions, prioritizing safety throughout.
1 December 2017
Sustainable Biogas Plant at Chemelot
The biogas plant will process 700 ktonnes of manure into biogas, dried manure pellets, and pure water, reducing methane and ammonia emissions and supporting Chemelot's sustainability goals.
1 September 2017
BioMCN to Invest €100 Million to Double Capacity
The investment will refurbish a mothballed methanol line, creating 30 permanent jobs and several hundred indirect jobs. The plant will produce 438,000 tons annually, starting in Q4 2018.
27 July 2017
OCI Fertilizer Plant Resumes Operations
After a 2015 fire, the plant underwent extensive repairs, including a new e-system and modern facilities. Production resumed in five months, with enhanced safety and efficiency measures in place.
12 June 2015
OCI N.V. to Acquire BioMCN
The acquisition includes a methanol plant in the Netherlands, enhancing OCI's European market presence. BioMCN's glycerin activities will continue separately.
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