Hungarian chemical industry news (page 3)

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  19 October 2020

  MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
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  27 September 2019

  MOL and thyssenkrupp Begin Polyol Complex in Hungary

  The new polyol plant in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons annually by 2021, using efficient, eco-friendly technologies. This investment strengthens the region's chemical industry and value chain.
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  16 July 2019

  Toray to Build New Battery Separator Film Plant in Hungary

  The new facility in Hungary will boost BSF production by 20%, meeting rising demand from EVs and consumer electronics, aligning with Toray's strategy of local production for local consumption.
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  7 June 2019

  MOL Group Invests in Propylene Production

  MOL signed a contract for engineering and technology to build a unit producing 100,000 MTA of polymer-grade propylene in Hungary, enhancing competitiveness and backward integration.
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  2 May 2019

  MOL Builds New Rubber-Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant will produce 20,000 tons of rubber-bitumen annually, recycling 3,000 tons of rubber scrap and supporting 100 refinery jobs. It addresses increased demand and enhances road durability.
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  15 January 2019

  Borsodchem Contracts Casale for Second Nitric Acid Plant

  The new 660 MTD nitric acid plant in Hungary will use Casale’s NA2000 dual-pressure process. Casale will provide the license, basic engineering, and site assistance.

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  12 September 2018

  thyssenkrupp secures MOL contract for Hungarian chemical complex

  The new complex in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons of polyether polyol annually by 2021, enhancing efficiency and automation. The project supports MOL's 2030 growth strategy in petrochemicals.
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  3 April 2018

  Evonik to Close Hungarian Kaba Site

  Production at the Kaba site will end by April 2018 due to market competition. Alternatives were explored, and supply remains assured. Redundancies will be managed with local authorities.
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  19 March 2018

  MOL/JSR Synthetic Rubber Plant in Hungary Completed

  The new plant in Tiszaújváros will produce 60,000 tons of S-SBR annually, creating over 100 jobs. It supports MOL's strategy to expand its petrochemical value chain and invest in chemical growth.
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  9 March 2018

  SK Innovation Breaks Ground on EV Battery Plant in Hungary

  The new factory in Komárom will produce third-gen EV batteries, offering 500km range. Mass production starts in 2020, with a capacity of 7.5 GWh annually. Total investment: KRW 840.2 billion.
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  7 December 2017

  BorsodChem to Double TDI Capacity

  To meet rising global demand, the TDI crystallization unit at the Kazincbarcika plant in Hungary will double capacity. The new unit is under construction, with start-up expected in Q3 2018.
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  23 August 2017

  Toray to Build PPS Resin Plant in Hungary

  The new facility will produce 3,000 tons annually, serving Europe's growing PPS resin market, especially in automotive applications, and enhancing local supply and customer support.
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  7 November 2016

  MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets

  MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
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  3 November 2016

  Pannonia Ethanol Expands Tolna County Plant

  A €135M credit facility from Hungarian banks will fund plant expansion, job creation, cost reduction, and increased corn buying and animal feed output. The company seeks government support against EU ethanol phase-out.
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  27 July 2016

  Veolia Acquires Szakoly Biomass Power Plant in Hungary

  The Szakoly plant, operational since 2009, produces 130 GWh annually. The acquisition strengthens Veolia's renewable energy footprint in Hungary, aiming for efficient management and potential cogeneration.
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  10 November 2015

  MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary

  A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
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  20 February 2015

  ThyssenKrupp Secures Contract for Hungarian Fertilizer Plant Expansion

  A new 1,150 ton/day nitric acid plant will be built in Pétfürdö, Hungary, with completion in 2017. The project includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning.
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  9 February 2015

  MOL Group and Transpetrol Complete Reconstruction of Friendship I/Adria Pipeline

  The pipeline's capacity was increased from 3.5 to 6 million tons annually, enhancing energy security for Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The project cost USD 80 million and took less than a year.
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  22 October 2014

  BorsodChem Upgrades to Eco-Friendly Chlorine Technology

  The company is replacing its mercury-based chlorine unit with a membrane plant by Dec 2017. A new 8000 m3 caustic soda tank will be operational from Jan 2015 to ensure stable supplies.
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  22 April 2014

  New Fertilizer Plant in Hungary

  A new granulation plant with a daily capacity of 1,550 tons of AN or 1,960 tons of CAN will start in Pétfürdö in fall 2016. Engineering and procurement by ThyssenKrupp; installation by the customer.
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  22 November 2013

  Evonik Expands ThreAMINO® Production

  The expanded facility in Kaba, Hungary, now produces 30,000 metric tons of ThreAMINO® annually, enhancing fermentation and processing capacity to meet rising demand for efficient animal nutrition.
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  12 September 2013

  MOL Rubber Bitumen Production at Zala Refinery

  After extensive R&D, a new plant at Zala Refinery produces eco-friendly rubber bitumen from used tires, offering longer-lasting, low-maintenance roads. The project received partial funding from GOP.
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  3 October 2011

  BorsodChem Opens New TDI Plant

  The new TDI plant in Kazincbarcika, Hungary, has a capacity of 160 kilotons/year, expandable to 200. It enhances production efficiency and supports Wanhua's global growth strategy.
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  25 May 2011

  TDI & MDI Investments to Enhance Quality and Supply

  New TDI plant and MDI plant revamp in Hungary will boost capacity and quality. MDI plant shutdown for seven weeks may cause disruptions, but aims to meet future market needs.