Portuguese chemical industry news (page 2)

15 September 2016
SGL Group Opens Carbon Fiber Precursor Line in Portugal
The new production line in Lavradio, Portugal, completes the value chain for high-quality carbon fiber materials, supporting innovative lightweight solutions in automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
16 January 2013
Galp Hydrocracker Starts at Sines Refinery
The hydrocracking complex at Sines refinery begins commercial production, marking the end of the upgrade project. It processes 43,000 barrels/day, with a utilization rate above 60%.
30 June 2010
Neste Oil Sells Sines Plant to Repsol
The sale of the Sines ETBE plant will slightly boost Neste Oil's Q2 results. The plant, with a 50,000-tonne capacity, was converted to ETBE production in 2005.
26 May 2009
Dow Expands MDI Plant in Portugal
The expanded MDI plant in Estarreja, Portugal, now produces polymeric and crude MDI, enhancing supply reliability. The project, started in 2006, finished without disrupting customer service.
18 February 2009
Fluor to Build Galp's Sines Refinery
Fluor awarded EPC contract for Porto Refinery Conversion, expected to produce 2.5M tons/year of fuels, meeting EU regulations. Completion in Q4 2010, leveraging UK and Madrid offices.
27 June 2006
Repsol YPF Invests 600 Million Euros to Double Production in Sines, Portugal
Three new plants, 40% increased cracker capacity, 1 million tonnes each of olefins and polyolefins, 1,500 construction jobs, and enhanced value by using current production as feedstock.

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