Russian chemical industry news

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  6 November 2025

  Uniper on Track for 2025 Earnings Forecast

  Uniper's nine-month earnings align with expectations, despite lower figures. Cash position strong, carbon emissions reduced, and EU remedy progress made. 2025 forecast reaffirmed.
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  28 October 2025

  Port of Rotterdam Throughput Declines 2.6% in Q3 2025

  Throughput fell due to lower iron ore and mineral oil volumes. Container and renewable fuel throughput rose, highlighting the port's resilience amid European industry challenges.
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  21 October 2025

  Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Mixed Results Amid Volatile Market

  Container traffic stabilizes, bulk declines due to global uncertainty. US tariffs impact exports. European chemical sector faces challenges. RoRo and US trade show growth.
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  6 October 2025

  INEOS to Close Two Rheinberg Plants Amid Rising Costs in Europe

  175 jobs lost due to high energy costs and lack of tariff protection. INEOS urges EU action to prevent further closures and maintain competitiveness.
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  5 August 2025

  MOL Group and KazMunayGas Ink Oil Trading Deal

  MOL imports 85,000 tons of CPC crude to Croatia, enhancing supply security in Central and Eastern Europe. The deal builds on a strategic partnership for oil diversification and cooperation.
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  30 June 2025

  ORLEN Secures Energy Independence, Ends Russian Oil Imports

  Since March 2025, refineries process non-Russian oil, enhancing regional energy security through global sourcing and infrastructure upgrades.

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  28 October 2021

  Rosneft and Maire Tecnimont to Develop VGO Hydrocracking Complex in Ryazan

  The project at Ryazan Refining includes design, equipment supply, construction, and commissioning. It aims to convert dark petroleum into Class 5 light products using efficient, eco-friendly technology.
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  7 October 2021

  LUKOIL Upgrades Stavrolen Plant with Second Gas Processing Unit

  The new unit will boost gas utilization to 5 bcm/year, increasing ethylene, polyethylene, and polypropylene production. This aligns with energy transition goals and benefits the Stavropol region economically.
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  5 August 2021

  Maire Tecnimont to Engineer Kazanorgsintez EVA Plant in Russia

  The project involves constructing a 100,000-ton LDPE/EVA plant using Sumitomo Chemical technology, valued at EUR 130 million, with a 40-month deadline. Work will be done by Maire Tecnimont subsidiaries.
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  5 August 2021

  EVRAZ Approves New Vanadium Plant in Russia

  The new vanadium slag processing plant in Uzlovaya aims to boost cost efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Investment is c.US$228 million, with a 2025 launch.
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  21 July 2021

  McDermott Wins Contract for Baltic Chemical Plant Polyethylene Project

  McDermott will provide engineering and procurement for a spent caustic treatment solution at the world's largest polyethylene project in Russia, enhancing annual production to 3 million tons.
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  3 June 2021

  Air Liquide and Severstal Sign Long-Term Oxygen Supply Contract

  A new Air Separation Unit will be built in Cherepovets, producing 1,000 tons of oxygen daily, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions, operational by end of 2023.
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  30 April 2021

  Hexion Sells Phenolic Resins and Hexamine Businesses; Bakelite Brand Returns to Europe

  The $425M sale includes 11 global sites and 900 employees. Bakelite Synthetics focuses on sustainable products, enhancing fire resistance, electric vehicles, and plant production.
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  19 February 2021

  Kazanorgsintez to Build EVA Plant Using Japanese Technology

  The new plant will produce 100,000 tons of EVA annually, replacing outdated facilities. It will enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and meet international standards, potentially entering external markets.
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  2 November 2020

  Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant

  Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
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  28 September 2020

  Investindustrial and Black Diamond Acquire Hexion PSR

  The $425M deal includes $335M in cash. Hexion PSR, a top phenolic resins producer in Europe, operates 11 facilities. The transaction is set to close in Q1 2021.
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  13 July 2020

  Mondi Syktyvkar Opens New Crude Tall Oil Plant

  The new plant processes sulphate soap by-products into 40,000 tonnes of crude tall oil annually, automating production and enhancing capacity. Staff received specialist training for maintenance.
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  10 September 2019

  EPC Builds Sodium Dimethyldithiocarbamate Plant in Volzsky, Russia

  The plant, commissioned in June 2019, produces 19,230 tons annually using patented variCARBAMATE technology, ensuring high-quality, eco-friendly, and economical production of carbamates for nickel extraction.
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  1 December 2017

  Russia's Largest Acrylic Acid Plant Now Operational

  The plant, with an 80,000-ton capacity, will produce acrylic acid and butyl acrylate, replacing imports and creating 340 jobs. It uses advanced tech to ensure environmental safety.
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  2 June 2017

  Linde Secures Contract for Russian Olefin Plant

  Linde will supply an olefin plant in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with a capacity of 600,000 tonnes of ethylene annually, doubling in future. The plant will start operations in 2022.
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  20 April 2015

  CB&I Secures Contract for Afipsky Oil Refinery Project in Russia

  The contract includes engineering and procurement for new process units, including a hydrocracker, hydrogen, and sulfur units. This follows the successful delivery of front-end engineering and design.