Dutch chemical industry news (page 8)

20 September 2004
Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl
The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.
9 April 2003
AkzoNobel Expands Hengelo Salt Plant Capacity
The Hengelo site in the Netherlands will increase salt production by 300,000-500,000 tons to meet electrolysis market demand, surpassing Delfzijl as the largest vacuum salt plant globally. Completion by 2004.
2 October 2002
Lyondell Begins BDO Production in Rotterdam
The new plant, with a 280M lb annual capacity, is the largest BDO facility globally. It also produces MPDiol glycol and allyl alcohol, enhancing Lyondell's supply capabilities in Europe, Asia, and North America.
30 May 2002
Thermphos Opens STPP Plant in Vlissingen
The new STPP granule plant in Vlissingen, costing €14 million, was completed in January. It will be officially opened by the Queen's Commissioner in Zeeland and will produce specialty detergent components.

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