Chemical industry in Chile

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Projects in Chile

chemXplore tracks 2 projects in Chile, of which 2 are active.

  1. 1 project Announced / Concept
  2. 1 project FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. none Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 new construction and 1 revamp / retrofit.

What moved recently

  • 5 October 2026 Metso Thickener Modernization at Chile Mining Site · Announced / Concept

Latest Chilean chemical industry news

5 October 2026
Metso wins EUR 16m thickener modernization order in Chile

EUR 16 million contract to retrofit three high-rate thickeners in Chile to raise underflow density and improve water recovery for a large mining operation.

10 September 2026
Metso Sampo Cell coarse particle flotation

A froth-fed coarse flotation cell that recovers coarser, less-liberated particles, reduces equipment needs and has run 24/7 at a Chile copper mine since March 2026.

25 August 2026
CATL unveils full-chain storage and partners with Moura for Brazil auction

Announces local partnership to bid in Brazil's Capacity Reserve Auction and displays TENER S/H/Sodium utility portfolio plus local service, testing and parts network.

29 July 2026
Eni second-quarter 2026 results and updated capital plan

Double-digit underlying production growth, new JV and project FIDs, entry into critical minerals, and a larger share buyback with slightly higher 2026 production guidance.

6 July 2026
Eni takes 25% stake in EnergyX’s Black Giant lithium project in Chile

$225m phased investment for a DLE lithium project with closed‑loop brine reinjection; 52.5 kton/y LCE target, staged start‑ups in 2028 and 2030 and up to 25% offtake option.

27 March 2026
Eastman raises ester prices effective April 1, 2026

isobutyl acetate +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm), +$0.28/lb (APAC); n-butyl (excl Eastapure) +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm); n-propyl +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm). Cited higher raw-material and energy costs.

27 March 2026
Fondazione MAIRE presents Climate Goals study in Berlin

Fourth edition of Climate Goals study shows Germany as highly aware, pragmatic on energy transition; emphasizes technical focus, workforce upskilling, and shift of momentum toward emerging economies.

30 October 2025
Statkraft Sells Assets for NOK 13.5 Billion in Q3 2025

Statkraft's Q3 results fell due to low prices and negative hedging. Asset sales aim to reduce complexity and fund growth in prioritized markets and technologies.

21 October 2025
Veolia to Operate Chile's First Desalination Plant in Valparaíso

Veolia wins a four-year contract to manage a desalination plant and aqueduct in Chile, focusing on renewable energy and local labor, with potential extensions until 2040.

14 July 2025
Bayer Expands Global Distribution of M2i's Pheromone Crop Solutions

The partnership extends to Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the US, enhancing biological crop protection with innovative pheromone gel technology.