Czech chemical industry news

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  29 August 2025

  ORLEN and Equinor Sign Long-Term Oil Supply Deal

  ORLEN secures 6M tonnes of crude from Norway's Johan Sverdrup field, covering 15% of annual demand, enhancing energy security and reducing CO₂ emissions.
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  31 July 2025

  WACKER Q2 Earnings Meet Expectations

  Sales and EBITDA fell due to weak demand and trade uncertainties. Net income was negative. Full-year outlook revised down. Focus on growth, cash, and cost management.
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  23 July 2025

  Czech Republic Approves Biomethane and Geothermal Energy Strategy

  The Czech plan boosts biomethane and geothermal energy to enhance energy security, cut fossil fuel reliance, and support climate goals, with targets for production and infrastructure by 2030.
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  2 July 2025

  ORLEN and Naftogaz Sign New Gas Supply Deal

  140 million cubic metres of U.S. LNG will be supplied to Ukraine, enhancing energy security and supporting EU goals.
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  30 June 2025

  ORLEN Secures Energy Independence, Ends Russian Oil Imports

  Since March 2025, refineries process non-Russian oil, enhancing regional energy security through global sourcing and infrastructure upgrades.
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  6 March 2025

  Draslovka Partners with Natron Energy on Sodium-Ion Batteries

  The partnership focuses on developing Prussian blue materials for sodium-ion batteries, enhancing production capabilities in the EU and U.S., and promoting sustainable energy solutions.

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  13 January 2025

  Spolana Restructures for Future Transformation

  Production shifts focus to industrial decarbonisation, closing PVC and caprolactam lines, cutting 500 jobs, offering severance and retraining, while modernizing sulphuric acid production.
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  25 June 2024

  WACKER Begins Construction of New Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic

  The new site in Karlovy Vary will produce high-performance silicones by 2025, creating 200 jobs. It supports key industries like electromobility and medical care, enhancing WACKER's European production.
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  11 January 2024

  WACKER to Build Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic

  New site in Karlovy Vary to produce specialty silicones by end of 2025, creating 200 jobs. Focus on room-temperature-vulcanizing silicones, later adding high-temperature-vulcanizing compounds.
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  11 July 2023

  ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation

  The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
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  2 March 2023

  Synthos to Halt ESBR Production at Kralupy Plant

  Production will cease in Q2 2023 due to high utility costs and geopolitical issues. Annual ESBR capacity will drop from 430,000 to 320,000 tonnes. Other rubber types will continue production in Poland and Germany.
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  12 January 2022

  PKN ORLEN and LOTOS Group Merger Nears Completion

  Four partners selected to meet EU conditions, ensuring energy security, diversification, and expansion into new markets. No collective redundancies planned; focus on strategic growth and R&D.
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  18 November 2021

  Arxada Invests CHF 20m in Czech Biotech Plant

  The investment will enhance infrastructure, expand technological options, and increase formulation capacity to support a growing customer base and accelerate project development.
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  4 October 2021

  ORLEN Unipetrol Expands Litvínov Steam Cracker Capacity

  A new furnace will boost steam cracker output, supporting increased polyethylene and polypropylene production. The project uses advanced low-emission technology and follows recent capacity upgrades.
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  14 July 2021

  EU Approves PKN Orlen's Acquisition of Grupa Lotos with Conditions

  The EU's approval is conditional on commitments to ensure market competition, including divestitures and infrastructure access, to prevent higher prices and reduced choices in Poland and Czechia.
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  13 May 2021

  ORLEN Unipetrol Tests Chemical Recycling of Plastics in Czech Republic

  A pyrolytic unit in Litvínov explores chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to integrate it into standard production, reduce carbon footprint, and comply with EU policies.
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  9 March 2020

  Unipetrol to Build Pyrolytic Unit for Plastic Waste in Czech Republic

  The new unit will explore chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to implement it in production. The project is supported by various Czech institutions and EU funding, targeting a circular economy.
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  25 February 2020

  Vow ASA to Provide Pyrolysis Unit for Unipetrol

  The pilot plant, funded publicly, will be operational in 2020, showcasing ETIA’s Biogreen pyrolysis unit for plastic to fuel, with intellectual property protected and results shared with Vow ASA.
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  20 June 2016

  Unipetrol Builds Logistics Facility for New Polyethylene Unit

  A 700 million CZK contract was awarded for a logistics facility to handle 270,000 tons of HDPE granules, including 40 storage silos, packaging hall extension, and new offices, to be completed by Q1 2018.
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  7 June 2016

  Unipetrol Begins Construction of New Polyethylene Unit

  The new unit, costing 8.5 billion crowns, will be among Europe's most advanced, boosting production capacity and quality. Completion is expected by mid-2018, employing up to 800 workers.
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  30 October 2015

  SPOLCHEMIE to Implement Membrane Electrolysis

  The new plant, operational in late 2016, will produce 60,000dmt of KOH and 43,000dmt of NaOH, replacing mercury electrolysis to meet EU environmental standards and enhance market position.
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  10 September 2015

  Unipetrol to Build New Polyethylene Unit

  The €310M project will replace an older unit, boosting capacity to 270 kt/year. Construction starts Q2 2016, with local subcontractors. The new unit uses INEOS technology and targets new industrial segments.
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  13 November 2013

  Electrolysis Plant Permit Extended for Spolana

  The Czech authorities extended the electrolysis plant permit until June 2017, requiring technological updates by March 2017. This decision supports both environmental and economic interests.