Romanian chemical industry news

• 3 September 2024

  ICIG Acquires Clariant's Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  The site will be run by Corden BioChem, expanding its fermentation capacity. ICIG plans significant investments and will rehire many former employees.
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  11 June 2024

  OMV Petrom Invests EUR 750 Million to Produce Sustainable Fuels in Southeast Europe

  Investing EUR 750 million, a new plant will produce 250 kt/year of sustainable fuels by 2028, including SAF, HVO, and green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by at least 70%.
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  10 June 2024

  Inauguration of Tritium Removal Facility at Cernavoda Nuclear Plant

  The new facility will enhance environmental protection and energy security, using advanced Romanian technology. It marks a significant step in nuclear tech and EU sustainability goals.
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  6 December 2023

  Clariant Closes Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  The plant closure follows operational shortfalls and continued losses. Restructuring costs and provisions will impact 2023 and 2024 financials, with significant EBITDA and EBIT adjustments.
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  4 October 2023

  Coca-Cola Romania Launches In-House rPET Manufacturing

  Coca-Cola's new Ploiesti unit produces recycled PET for beverage packaging, supporting a circular economy and reducing carbon emissions. The investment aligns with Romania's Guarantee-Return System.
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  22 May 2023

  OMV Petrom Secures NPRR Funding for Green Hydrogen Production in Romania

  The project will build a 20 MW hydrogen production capacity at the Petrobrazi refinery, powered by renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions by 70%. Completion is expected in 2025.

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  14 June 2022

  Clariant Begins Commercial Production of Cellulosic Ethanol in Romania

  The plant's entire output is contracted to Shell. It will produce 50,000 tons of biofuels from local agricultural residues, supporting sustainable fuel and chemical applications.
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  19 April 2022

  Chimcomplex Invests in Green Technology for Eco-Friendly Polyols in Romania

  The project, co-financed by Innovation Norway, aims to enhance competitiveness by producing eco-friendly polyols, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting circular economy principles over 22 months.
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  26 March 2022

  Azomures May Resume Fertilizer Production in Romania with EU Support

  The EU's support package could help cover energy costs, enabling fertilizer production to restart in April, with full operations by May, aiding Romanian farmers amid supply concerns.
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  20 January 2022

  Clariant's Podari Plant Ready for Start-Up

  The biofuel plant in Romania, built with Bilfinger Tebodin's support, is mechanically complete. The facility will process 250,000 tons of straw annually, producing 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol.
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  15 October 2021

  Clariant Completes First Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania

  The plant processes 250,000 tons of straw annually to produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol, reducing greenhouse gases and boosting local economy. Operational in Q4, it supports sustainable biofuels.
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  2 December 2020

  Clariant's Sunliquid® Plant in Romania Set for 2021 Completion

  Construction progresses despite COVID-19. The plant will produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually, creating up to 100 direct jobs and 300 in related sectors. Completion expected by end of 2021.
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  31 March 2020

  Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects

  Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
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  14 November 2019

  CIECH S.A. Records Impairment for CIECH Soda Romania Assets, No Impact on Adjusted EBITDA

  An impairment loss of PLN 36.8M was recorded due to halted steam supplies, affecting EBITDA and net results. Production stopped on Sept 18, 2019. Future decisions pending by year-end.
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  9 August 2019

  CIECH Soda Romania to Halt Production Starting September 18, 2019

  Production halt due to a 135% steam price hike. Exploring new steam sources and severance packages for employees. Plant hibernation won't impact 2021 EBITDA target of over PLN 900 million.
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  14 March 2019

  Clariant and Oltenia Farmers Partner for Environmental Sustainability

  Farmers in Oltenia can earn extra income by supplying straw to a new plant converting it into cellulosic ethanol, creating jobs and supporting EU sustainability goals.
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  12 September 2018

  Clariant Begins $120M Straw-to-Ethanol Plant in Romania

  The plant will convert 250,000 tons of local straw into 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually, creating 300 jobs and using renewable energy to be carbon-neutral.
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  1 January 2018

  Chimcomplex Completes Purchase of Valcea Chemical Platform

  The acquisition of Oltchim SA's assets in Ramnicu Valcea, worth 589.3 million lei plus VAT, was fully paid, finalizing the ownership transfer on December 8, 2018.
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  31 October 2017

  Clariant to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania

  The new plant will produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually using sunliquid® technology, starting in 2020. It will source local feedstock and aims for carbon-neutral biofuel production.
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  19 November 2015

  Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization

  The modernization ensures compliance with 2016 environmental regulations, boosts productivity, and supports Romanian agriculture with improved fertilizer production and a new industrial water treatment station.
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  1 January 1991

  Ruse Chemicals Anhydride Plant, Bulgaria

  The plant, licensed by BASF, produces 22,000 metric tons of Phthalic anhydride and 700 metric tons of Maleic anhydride annually, selling mainly to Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Greece, and Ukraine.