Italian chemical industry news (page 5)

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  17 October 2019

  Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon® FKM Capacity in Italy by 30%

  The increased capacity will support demand in automotive, oil & gas, and semiconductor industries, enhancing applications like turbochargers, seals, and gaskets, and ensuring high purity in electronics.
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  16 October 2019

  Novamont Begins Demo Plant for Furandicarboxylic Acid Production

  A 10M-euro investment will fund a demo plant for FDCA, used in biodegradable materials and food packaging. Supported by Invitalia, completion is expected by end of 2021.
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  12 October 2019

  Novamont Boosts MATER-BI® Production to 150,000 Tonnes

  The Patrica plant now produces 40,000 tonnes of compostable biopolymers, enhancing efficiency, diversifying sites, and supporting sustainability with a €100M investment and 90 employees.
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  25 September 2019

  Eni Opens Gela Bio-Refinery

  The Gela plant processes 750,000 tonnes/year of biofuels from waste. It reduces emissions by 70%, employs 426 people, and enhances environmental sustainability with advanced technology.
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  17 September 2019

  Polynt-Reichhold to Install New Maleic Anhydride Reactor in Ravenna

  A new 60 ktpa Maleic Anhydride reactor will be installed in Ravenna by 2021, manufactured by Walter Tosto Spa, to support growing composites production.
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  5 March 2019

  Celanese Expands Thermoplastic Co-Polyester Production in Italy

  The expansion at the Ferrara facility includes a new polymerization unit and plans for another, enhancing capacity to meet growing demand for high-performance thermoplastic co-polyesters.

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  12 September 2018

  Versalis Launches New EPDM Plant in Ferrara

  The new plant boosts production by 50,000 tonnes/year, adds 45 jobs, and revamps existing facilities. The project, costing over €250M, involved local suppliers and close cooperation with local institutions.
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  5 July 2018

  Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso

  The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
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  23 January 2018

  Aquafil and Genomatica Partner for Sustainable Bio-Nylon

  The partnership aims to produce sustainable caprolactam for nylon using plant-based ingredients, offering eco-friendly, high-performance alternatives for apparel, carpets, and fibers without process changes.
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  16 January 2018

  Solvay Unveils Energy-Efficient Turbine at Italian Soda Ash Plant

  The new turbine boosts production capacity and competitiveness at the Rosignano soda ash plant, enhancing supply reliability and quality for global markets.
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  29 November 2017

  Novamont Expands Biopolyester Production

  The Patrica plant's capacity for ORIGO-BI biopolyesters will double to 100,000 tonnes annually by Q1 2018, enhancing Novamont's bioplastic supply chain and integrating new technologies.
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  19 May 2017

  Polynt and Reichhold Finalize Merger to Form Global Specialty Chemicals Group

  The merger creates a €2 billion global specialty chemicals group with 44 plants worldwide, enhancing customer service and product quality. Investindustrial and Black Diamond are equal investors.
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  13 December 2016

  Polynt Group Expands Malic Acid Capacity by 8000 T/Y in Ravenna

  The new plant will be operational by end of 2016, increasing total capacity to 22,000 T/Y. Malic Acid demand is driven by food, beverage, confectionery, and technical applications.
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  29 September 2016

  First Industrial-Scale Bio-Butanediol Plant Opens

  The new plant produces 30,000 tonnes/year of bio-butanediol, cutting CO2 emissions by 50%. It revitalizes an abandoned site, creating jobs and advancing bioplastics and chemical sustainability.
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  12 May 2016

  Eni Converts Porto Marghera Refinery to Biofuel Production

  The Porto Marghera refinery now produces biofuels from vegetable oil and biomass using EcofiningTM technology, reducing emissions and ensuring continued employment through innovation.
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  18 January 2016

  Borealis Boosts Fibremod™ Capacity in Monza

  Expanding to 10 kilotonnes/year, the Monza facility will meet rising demand for Fibremod PP-LGF, offering superior performance, weight reduction, and sustainability for various applications.
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  27 July 2015

  Solvay to Build High Purity H2O2 Plant in Italy

  A new plant in Italy will meet rising demand for high purity H2O2 in the electronics industry, reflecting growth in Solvay's electronic wet chemicals business and potential for future expansions.
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  20 June 2015

  GFBiochemicals Begins Levulinic Acid Production

  The new 10,000 MT/a plant in Caserta, Italy, is now the world's largest for levulinic acid, offering lower prices and new market opportunities. The milestone was achieved on schedule.
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  1 March 2015

  GFBiochemicals Launches Commercial Production of Levulinic Acid

  New management team with extensive industry experience joins to drive commercialization. Production starts Summer 2015 in Italy, scaling to 8,000 MT/yr by 2017.
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  16 October 2014

  Kemira Boosts Production at San Giorgio Site

  The San Giorgio site will expand production lines for anionic and cationic products, enhancing tissue and board chemistries, ensuring efficient service to European and Middle Eastern markets.
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  30 July 2014

  Huntsman Opens Iron Sulfate Plant in Italy

  The new plant allows use of diverse feedstock, reduces gypsum, and converts spent acid into valuable products. A new co-generation facility cuts site carbon intensity by 30%, creating 15 jobs.
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  16 June 2014

  Matrìca Opens Green Chemistry Plant in Italy for Bio-Based Monomers and Intermediates

  The plant converts vegetable oils into monomers and intermediates for bio-products. Two more plants will produce extensor oils, bio-lubricants, plasticizers, and cosmetic bases. Total investment: €180M.
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  20 May 2014

  Merck to Invest €50M in Bari Production Site

  The investment will expand production for rising biopharmaceutical demand, focusing on sterile filling and packaging. The Bari site benefits from skilled employees and good infrastructure.
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  8 April 2014

  Saipem Secures €200M Contract for Versalis Plant Expansion in Italy

  The project adds a fourth production line, boosts capacity to 130,000 tons/year, and upgrades systems. Completion is expected by Q2 2016. Saipem handles project management, engineering, and construction.
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  26 March 2014

  Eni to Invest €125M in Versalis Mantua for Production and R&D Expansion

  The investment will optimize industrial processes, enhance energy savings, and expand R&D for innovative products. The Mantua plant employs 962 people and includes a major research center.
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  11 February 2014

  Versalis Overhauls Porto Marghera Site

  A €200m investment will optimize cracker utilities, save energy, and advance green chemistry, leveraging existing infrastructure and ensuring no impact on downstream products.
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  9 October 2013

  First Advanced Biofuels Plant Opens in Italy

  The plant converts agricultural residues into bioethanol using enzymatic technology. It aims to reduce emissions and boost energy security. Stable policies are needed for further investment and growth.
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  18 June 2013

  Arkema Expands Global Bis-Peroxide Capacity

  A 15% capacity increase at Spinetta and Franklin plants supports strong demand in synthetic rubber crosslinking, especially in Asia. Aims for 30% global growth by end of 2014.
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  6 June 2013

  Solvay to Strengthen Global Soda Ash Leadership

  Plans to cut €100M/year in European costs by 2016, expand North American trona mining, and close a Portuguese unit. Aims to boost efficiency and address overcapacity, impacting 450 jobs by 2016.
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  20 January 2012

  Novamont and Genomatica Form JV for European BDO Plant

  The JV will convert an Adria, Italy facility to produce 40 million pounds of BDO annually from renewable feedstocks, with production starting in 2013. A second plant using biomass sugars is planned.