Belgian chemical industry news (page 7)

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  15 March 2016

  BASF and Avantium to Form JV for FDCA Plant in Antwerp

  The JV will produce FDCA using Avantium's YXY process, aiming for a 50,000 metric ton plant in Antwerp. FDCA-based PEF offers improved packaging properties and recyclability.
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  11 November 2015

  Nippon Shokubai Europe Breaks Ground on New SAP/AA Plants in Antwerp

  The new plants will boost SAP and AA production to meet growing demand, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 metric tons per year.
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  6 October 2015

  Jacobs Secures EPCM Contract from Nippon Shokubai Europe

  Jacobs will provide engineering, procurement, and construction management for a $390M expansion of a Superabsorbent Polymer Plant and new acrylic acid plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, completing by Oct 2017.
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  23 September 2015

  INOVYN to Invest in Large-Scale KOH Facility in Belgium

  The new 160kT KOH plant at Antwerp/Lillo will be operational in 2017, leveraging existing infrastructure for cost efficiency and benefiting from proximity to the Port of Antwerp and local chlorine customers.
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  28 August 2015

  VYNOVA to Build New KOH Facility at Tessenderlo

  The new facility will replace the mercury cellroom, boosting KOH production. ICIG will become Europe's leading KOH producer with two sites, enhancing its commitment to the industry and customers.
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  1 July 2015

  Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity

  New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.

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  11 May 2015

  Nippon Shokubai to Expand SAP and Build New AA Plant in Antwerp

  The investment includes a 100,000 T/Y SAP plant expansion and a new 100,000 T/Y AA plant, enhancing supply stability and increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 T/Y. Completion by May 2018.
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  4 February 2015

  Styrolution Launches SBC Pilot Plant

  The new Antwerp SBC pilot plant enhances R&D, supports daily operations, and aids in developing specialty styrenics, offering customers efficient material testing and faster product development.
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  16 December 2014

  Fluor Starts Construction on ExxonMobil Antwerp Refinery Project

  Fluor is building a delayed coker unit in Antwerp to convert heavy oils into fuel. The project includes design, engineering, procurement, and construction, leveraging modular execution for efficiency.
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  17 November 2014

  BP to Invest $200M in Upgrading U.S. and Belgian PTA Plants

  The upgrades will enhance efficiency, reduce costs and emissions, and create 100 construction jobs in Geel. Completion is expected by 2016, benefiting local businesses and cutting emissions significantly.
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  12 September 2014

  Evonik Begins Construction of Methionine Dipeptide Plant

  The new plant in Antwerp will produce AQUAVI® Met-Met, a feed additive for shrimp, reducing fish meal use and environmental impact. Commercial production starts in late 2015.
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  11 September 2014

  BASF Opens Butadiene Plant in Antwerp

  The new plant doubles butadiene capacity in Europe, securing internal supply and enhancing market position. It integrates the C4 value chain, serving industries like synthetic rubber and plastics.
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  3 July 2014

  ExxonMobil Invests $1 Billion in Antwerp Refinery

  The investment boosts Antwerp's refinery capabilities, converting heavy fractions into cleaner fuels, and underscores the port's strategic importance and competitive edge in the petrochemical industry.
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  1 July 2014

  LANXESS Opens High-Tech Plastics Plant in Belgium

  The new plant in Antwerp produces 90,000 metric tons of polyamide annually, mainly for the automotive industry, enhancing lightweight construction and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
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  30 June 2014

  JBF Industries Launches Europe's Largest PET Plant in Belgium

  The new PET plant in Geel, co-located with BP's PTA facility, has started production. The first line produces 216,000 m.t./year, with the second line coming online soon.
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  28 March 2014

  Chevron Phillips Chemical Boosts Mercaptan Production in Europe

  The Tessenderlo, Belgium facility will expand with a new H2S unit and increased sulfur-based product capacity, boosting production by over 40% to meet rising global demand for synthetic rubbers and plastics.
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  13 March 2014

  Evonik Invests in New Methionine Plant for Shrimp

  The new plant in Antwerp will produce AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhancing shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fish meal dependency, and supporting aquaculture growth, especially in Asia and the Americas.
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  14 February 2014

  INEOS Oxide Expands ENB Plant in Antwerp

  The ENB plant's capacity increased to 28,000 tonnes, making it the largest globally. This expansion supports growing demand, especially for EPDM rubber used in automotive, white goods, and construction.
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  7 January 2014

  Belgium: Key EU Hub for Middle Eastern Chemicals

  Belgium's share of Middle Eastern chemical exports to Europe has doubled since 2002, driven by Antwerp's strategic location and advanced petrochemical logistics.
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  6 November 2013

  TR secures contract for Total Antwerp refining project

  TR will handle engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of new units and revamp existing ones at Total's Antwerp platform, under a 300 million euro EPC Lump Sum Turn Key contract.
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  5 November 2013

  Lanxess Expands Belgian Plants

  Lanxess completes a €15M refurbishment in Kallo, boosting capacity by 10%. A new €75M polyamide plant in Lillo will be operational by 2014, enhancing Antwerp's role in high-tech plastics.
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  21 October 2013

  FRX Polymers Launches Antwerp Plant for Halogen-Free Flame Retardants

  The new Antwerp plant produces halogen-free flame retardant plastics, meeting rising demand in electronics, textiles, automotive, and more, while reducing environmental impact.
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  17 October 2013

  BASF Opens New Plant Biotech Facility in Ghent

  The new facility includes labs, offices, and a rooftop greenhouse, enhancing research collaborations and supporting CropDesign's TraitMillTM platform for rice research and yield improvement.
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  26 July 2013

  Air Liquide Invests €50 Million in Antwerp Basin

  A new carbon monoxide unit will double production capacity by early 2015, enhancing energy efficiency and safety. This supports European manufacturers' development and competitiveness.
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  3 June 2013

  Ferro Expands Dibenzoates Production Capacity

  The new Antwerp facility will produce 28,000 metric tons of non-phthalate plasticizers annually, enhancing market position and integrating benzoic acid production for improved product offerings.
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  22 May 2013

  Total Approves €1 Billion Modernization of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemical Platform

  The project includes a new refinery complex and plant, shutting down outdated facilities, and maintaining the workforce. The upgrades aim to enhance competitiveness and meet environmental standards.
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  5 February 2013

  LBC Tank Terminals Boosts Antwerp Storage Capacity

  The Antwerp terminal now has 41,000 m³ more storage, totaling 270,000 m³. The site also upgraded truck handling and loading infrastructure, enhancing efficiency for base oils and chemicals.
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  11 January 2013

  Evonik Expands C4 Product Capacity

  Investing hundreds of millions, Evonik boosts 1-butene, butadiene, and MTBE production by 325,000 tons, creating 40 jobs. Expansions in Marl and Antwerp to support customer growth by 2015.
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  5 September 2012

  LANXESS Invests EUR 15 Million in Antwerp Glass Fiber Plant

  The investment will boost annual capacity by 10%, replacing both furnaces. This expansion supports growing demand for high-tech plastics, especially in mobility and electronics markets.
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  9 July 2012

  Vita Group Sells Nonwovens Business

  Employees will transfer, and consultations with Works Councils are underway. Funds from the sale will reduce debt and invest in growth. Vita Group now has no net debt and significant cash availability.