Slovak chemical industry news

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  18 September 2025

  MOL Group Converts Plastic Waste into High-Value Products at Tiszaújváros Site

  MOL's pilot test uses circular feedstock to produce polyethylene and polypropylene, advancing its SHAPE TOMORROW strategy for sustainable petrochemicals in Central and Eastern Europe.
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  15 September 2025

  BASF's European Performance Materials Sites Achieve REDcert² Certification

  BASF's certified sites offer sustainable plastics via mass balance, reducing fossil feedstock with renewable and recycled materials.
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  11 September 2025

  Momentive Expands European Distribution with Safic-Alcan Partnership

  Safic-Alcan will distribute Momentive's silicone elastomers in France and Eastern Europe, enhancing market reach and supporting innovation, performance, and sustainability.
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  8 August 2025

  MOL Group Advances SAF and HVO Production on World Biodiesel Day

  MOL Group completes SAF and HVO tests at Rijeka and Bratislava refineries, highlighting readiness for sustainable fuel production and commitment to EU climate goals.
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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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  2 July 2025

  ORLEN and Naftogaz Sign New Gas Supply Deal

  140 million cubic metres of U.S. LNG will be supplied to Ukraine, enhancing energy security and supporting EU goals.

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  10 July 2024

  Lummus and MOL Launch Waste Plastic Recycling Plant in Hungary

  The plant will process 40,000 tons of waste plastics annually, using advanced pyrolysis technology to produce circular petrochemicals with zero direct scope 1 emissions.
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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  7 November 2016

  MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets

  MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
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  8 September 2015

  Slovnaft Installs New LDPE4 Production Technology

  The new LDPE4 unit boosts polyethylene production by 40,000 tons annually, enhancing quality, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Commercial production starts early 2016.
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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.