Dutch chemical industry news (page 6)

• 4 December 2018

  SABIC and PLASTIC ENERGY Partner on Recycled Feedstock Supply

  They plan to build a plant in the Netherlands to produce TACOIL from mixed plastic waste, supporting a circular economy and sustainability goals.
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  6 November 2018

  Perstorp Invests €14 Million in Feed & Food

  Investing in next-gen gut health and preservation solutions, new production units in Asia and Americas, doubling R&D staff, and expanding the Waspik plant to meet rising global demand.
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  8 October 2018

  Shell's New SDA Unit Boosts Fuel Production at Pernis Refinery

  The new SDA unit at Pernis processes more oil into cleaner fuels, enhances performance, reduces environmental impact, and increases crude flexibility without affecting capacity.
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  4 September 2018

  LyondellBasell and Covestro Launch Investment Project in Rotterdam

  The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam will convert water-based waste into energy, reducing CO₂ emissions by 140,000 tons annually and enhancing production efficiency and sustainability.
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  5 July 2018

  Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso

  The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
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  2 July 2018

  AkzoNobel to Upgrade Rotterdam Chlor-Alkali Plant

  The Rotterdam plant will add a second production line for chlorine and caustic soda, implement 'e-flex' technology, and enhance capacity and sustainability, with completion expected by 2021.

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  16 February 2018

  Consortium Secures Initial Funding for Rotterdam Waste-to-Chemistry Project

  The project will convert 360,000 tons of waste into 220,000 tons of methanol, supported by Dutch authorities. Final investment decision expected in 2018, with Rabobank as lead advisor.
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  20 December 2017

  Teijin Aramid to Boost Twaron Yarn Capacity by 25%

  The increased capacity will meet future demand, with full availability by 2022. Investments include new technology and lean methodology to optimize production and service.
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  1 December 2017

  Sustainable Biogas Plant at Chemelot

  The biogas plant will process 700 ktonnes of manure into biogas, dried manure pellets, and pure water, reducing methane and ammonia emissions and supporting Chemelot's sustainability goals.
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  27 November 2017

  DSM Expands High Performance Plastics Capacity

  Expanding capacity in Emmen and Geleen, DSM responds to rising demand in high temperature polyamides and thermoplastic copolyesters, driven by growth in consumer electronics and automotive markets.
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  25 October 2017

  Kemira to Invest EUR 30 Million in Polymer Technology for CEOR

  The investment will expand polymer manufacturing capacity at Botlek, Netherlands, with new operations expected by early 2019, driven by anticipated customer demand and tailored innovation.
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  29 September 2017

  INVISTA Expands Global Polyols Capacity

  A new reactor in the Netherlands and recent U.S. capacity increases will align production with rising demand, driven by product innovations and customer collaboration in polyols technology.
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  18 September 2017

  Emerald Kalama Chemical Expands Benzoic Acid and Aroma Chemical Production

  The $40M Rotterdam expansion boosts global capacity and flexibility for benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, and key aroma chemicals, enhancing supply chain and dual production locations.
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  13 September 2017

  Sabic Expands in Europe with New Polypropylene Facilities

  New pilot plant and extrusion facility in Geleen to drive innovation in polypropylene products, supporting sustainable solutions for automotive, healthcare, packaging, and more.
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  1 September 2017

  BioMCN to Invest €100 Million to Double Capacity

  The investment will refurbish a mothballed methanol line, creating 30 permanent jobs and several hundred indirect jobs. The plant will produce 438,000 tons annually, starting in Q4 2018.
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  27 July 2017

  OCI Fertilizer Plant Resumes Operations

  After a 2015 fire, the plant underwent extensive repairs, including a new e-system and modern facilities. Production resumed in five months, with enhanced safety and efficiency measures in place.
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  18 July 2017

  Avantium and AkzoNobel Sign Contract for Pilot Biorefinery in Delfzijl

  The pilot plant will validate the Zambezi process to convert biomass into raw materials, aiming for commercial scale. Expected operational in Q2 2018, it will create about 20 jobs.
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  13 July 2017

  Teijin Expands Twaron Production in the Netherlands

  New spinning technology will boost aramid fiber capacity in Emmen by Q1 2019, meeting rising demand and enhancing automation, safety, and efficiency.
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  7 July 2017

  Statoil, Vattenfall, Gasunie to Explore Hydrogen Conversion

  The MoU aims to convert a Dutch gas plant to hydrogen, potentially cutting 4 million tons of CO2 annually. Feasibility studies and infrastructure needs are being assessed for a large-scale hydrogen value chain.
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  20 June 2017

  QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award

  The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
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  17 June 2017

  DuPont Expands Axtra PHY Phytase Line in Europe

  New Axtra PHY products offer European animal producers faster nutrient uptake, lower feed costs, and reduced environmental impact, with optimized dosing for poultry and swine.
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  10 May 2017

  Rain Carbon Inc. Plans New Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resins Plant in The Netherlands

  The new plant will produce 20,000 metric tons of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins annually, enhancing the existing product line and meeting rising demand for high-quality, colorless adhesives.
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  11 April 2017

  BioMCN Delfzijl Advances Sustainability with CO2 Injection

  A new CO2 injection method boosts bio-methanol production to 15,000 tons, creating jobs and aligning with regional sustainability goals. The project receives over €110,000 in grants.
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  2 March 2017

  INVISTA Expands European Polyols Capacity

  Capacity upgrades at the Vlissingen facility will meet growing demand for Terate® and TERRIN™ polyols in Europe, enhancing efficiency and product performance.
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  9 February 2017

  AkzoNobel, Avantium, and Partners Advance Biobased Economy with New Technology

  A new reference plant in Delfzijl will use Avantium's Zambezi process to convert non-food biomass into high-purity glucose and lignin, accelerating the biobased economy.
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  11 January 2017

  Coolrec Opens Plastics Compounding Plant in Emmen

  The new plant refines recycled plastic pellets for consumer goods, enhancing sustainability and supporting the circular economy with high-value secondary raw materials.
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  16 November 2016

  Sabic's New PP Pilot Plant to Address Industry Needs

  The new pilot plant in Sittard-Geleen will use gas-phase polymerization to develop advanced polypropylene materials for various industries, with construction by Zeton and a focus on innovation and market needs.
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  28 October 2016

  PPG Completes Silica Capacity Expansion in Delfzijl

  The expansion adds 15,000 tons/year of advanced precipitated silica, meeting global demand for AGILON® silica products, especially for tire manufacturers, enhancing performance and sustainability.