Romanian chemical industry news

• Inauguration of Tritium Removal Facility at Cernavoda Nuclear Plant

  10 June 2024

  SpecialtiesEnergy

  

  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.
• Clariant Closes Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  6 December 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Coca-Cola Romania Launches In-House rPET Manufacturing

  4 October 2023

  PolymersFood

  

  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.
• OMV Petrom Secures NPRR Funding for Green Hydrogen Production in Romania

  22 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularRefineryEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  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.
• OMV Petrom Begins Turnaround at Petrobrazi Refinery

  14 April 2023

  Refinery

  

  The six-week turnaround involves 6,000 workers, 25 contractors, and €80M for modernization and safety checks on equipment, ensuring continuous fuel supply.

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

  19 April 2022

  

  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.
• Azomures May Resume Fertilizer Production in Romania with EU Support

  26 March 2022

  

  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.
• Clariant's Podari Plant Ready for Start-Up

  20 January 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Clariant Completes First Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania

  15 October 2021

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  2 December 2020

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects

  31 March 2020

  Polymers

  

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

  14 November 2019

  

  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.
• CIECH Soda Romania to Halt Production Starting September 18, 2019

  9 August 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.
• Clariant and Oltenia Farmers Partner for Environmental Sustainability

  14 March 2019

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  12 September 2018

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Chimcomplex Completes Purchase of Valcea Chemical Platform

  1 January 2018

  

  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.
• Clariant to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania

  31 October 2017

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization

  19 November 2015

  Food

  

  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.
• Ruse Chemicals Anhydride Plant, Bulgaria

  1 January 1991

  Base chemistry

  

  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.