Swedish chemical industry news (page 6)

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  1 January 2015

  Akzo Nobel Skoghall Site Decommissioning and Remediation

  From 2011-2014, Reconsil managed the site's closure, including recycling, demolition, and hazardous waste handling. They continue overseeing environmental control and landfill capping.
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  25 November 2014

  Neste Jacobs to Build SunPine's Tall Oil Rosin Plant in Sweden

  The facility will produce rosin, raw tall diesel, and tall oil pitch by late 2015. Neste Jacobs will manage the project from Gothenburg and Turku offices.
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  10 November 2014

  Styrolution to Close Polystyrene Site in Sweden

  The Trelleborg site closure by end of 2014 affects 51 employees. Operations will shift to Antwerp and Wingles to enhance cost structures and support long-term sustainability in EMEA.
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  30 January 2013

  Borealis Announces New Investments in Europe

  Investments in Sweden and Finland plants will enhance supply capabilities and efficiency, with projects focusing on upgrading facilities and replacing old equipment to meet market demands and reduce emissions.
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  15 June 2011

  Foster Wheeler Wins Engineering Contract for Preem's Energy Savings Program

  The contract covers basic and front-end engineering for energy savings at a Swedish refinery. The project aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, with completion expected by September 2011.
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  31 August 2010

  Aitik Mine Expansion Complete

  The Aitik mine expansion doubles ore production, with over SEK 6 billion invested to boost capacity and reduce costs. Completed in 2010, it aims for 36 million tonnes annual capacity by 2014.

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  6 June 2010

  Stenungsund Expansion Boosts Borealis' Wire and Cable Solutions

  A EUR 400 million investment in Stenungsund adds a 350,000 t/y LDPE plant, enhancing capacity and quality for high voltage and low/medium voltage cable products.
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  29 March 2006

  Perstorp Chooses Axens' Esterfip-H for Swedish Biodiesel Plant

  A new 160,000-ton biodiesel plant in Sweden will use Esterfip-H technology, producing high-purity glycerin and meeting EU biofuel standards, with reduced waste compared to other methods.
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  15 December 2005

  Akzo Nobel Opens Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Skoghall produces 35,000 tons of ferric chlorides annually for water treatment and serves as a sales center. The site also manufactures chlorine, caustic soda, and other chemicals.
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  1 September 2003

  Akzo Nobel Invests in Swedish Expancel Plant

  The investment will boost Expancel® microsphere production due to rising global demand, create jobs, and enhance market position. Applications include printing inks, paints, and packaging.