Irish chemical industry news (page 2)

The Aughinish refinery in Ireland will replace oil-fired boilers with gas-powered steam generators by 2014, enhancing economic and environmental performance amid a broader modernization effort.

The investment will support production of lapatinib for advanced breast cancer treatment, creating up to 150 new jobs at the Currabinny site, established in 1975 and employing over 600 people.