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29 May 2024
Evonik Opens Sustainable Biosurfactant Plant in Slovakia
The new facility produces industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactants from renewable corn feedstocks, offering sustainable alternatives for various industries and reinforcing Evonik's biotechnology capabilities.
21 September 2022
EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"
The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
29 June 2022
Evonik Begins Construction of Rhamnolipid Plant in Slovakia
The new plant in Slovakia will produce sustainable, biodegradable rhamnolipids for cleaning and personal care, enhancing the biotech hub and supporting Evonik's shift to system solutions.
14 January 2022
Evonik to Build Industrial-Scale Rhamnolipids Plant in Slovakia
Investing a three-digit million-euro sum, the new plant will produce bio-based, biodegradable rhamnolipids, enhancing partnerships and market position in biosurfactants. Completion is expected in two years.
3 December 2021
Messer Opens Argon Plant Using Ammonia Byproducts in Slovakia
The plant recovers gases like methane and nitrogen, features full automation, and cuts CO2 emissions by 1.4 tons daily. It boosts argon capacity and strengthens market position.
16 October 2018
New Ammonia Plant Operational in Sal’a, Slovakia
The new Ammonia 4 unit, with a capacity of 1,600 tons/day, uses advanced technology for energy efficiency and low emissions, enhancing Duslo's position in Europe's ammonia production.
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9 February 2015
MOL Group and Transpetrol Complete Reconstruction of Friendship I/Adria Pipeline
The pipeline's capacity was increased from 3.5 to 6 million tons annually, enhancing energy security for Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The project cost USD 80 million and took less than a year.
6 October 2014
2nd Generation Ethanol Plant to be Built in Slovakia
The plant in Strazske will produce 55,000 metric tons of cellulosic ethanol annually using non-food biomass. It will utilize PROESATM technology and generate power and steam from lignin by-products.
23 September 2014
ENERGOCHEMICA SE to Build Membrane Electrolysis Plant in Eastern Slovakia
The new facility will produce chlorine products and sodium hydroxide, creating 80 jobs. It replaces outdated mercury electrolysis, aligning with EU regulations, and preserves 100 existing jobs.
5 June 2014
Slovnaft Advances Logistics Plant for New Polyethylene Production
28 silos installed for low-density polyethylene storage. Logistics infrastructure on track for Q2 2015 commissioning. Total investment exceeds 300 million euros.
30 July 2013
Evonik's Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Polyamide 12
A pilot plant in Slovakia produces bio-based ω-amino lauric acid from palm kernel oil, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based laurin lactam for high-performance plastics.
