British chemical industry news (page 5)

• 28 April 2016

  Biffa Polymers Invests £6.5M to Double Output in Wilton

  The new rHDPE line will double food-grade plastic output to 20,000 tonnes annually, addressing market demand and reducing the need to send UK scrap plastic abroad for processing. Operational by early 2017.
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  29 March 2016

  Grangemouth Prepares for US Shale Gas

  The second unit at Grangemouth's ethylene plant is operational after eight years, ready to receive US shale gas, boosting production and profitability, and securing jobs in Scotland.
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  9 November 2015

  INEOS, ExxonMobil, and Shell to Supply US Ethane to Fife Ethylene Plant

  The Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland will receive US ethane from INEOS' new Grangemouth terminal, enhancing feedstock supply and securing jobs. The plant has an annual capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
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  6 September 2015

  Celtic Renewables Secures €15M Grant for Biofuel Facility

  The grant will fund a biofuel facility using whisky industry leftovers, aiming for industrial production by December 2018, contributing to low carbon goals and creating a new UK industry.
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  1 September 2015

  AkzoNobel to Invest €1.3M in UK Pilot Plant

  The new facility will create three jobs, safeguard 28, and support resin development for coatings. Funded partly by the UK government, it enhances the site's R&D capabilities. Start-up in Q1 2016.
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  20 November 2014

  INEOS to Invest $1 Billion in UK Shale Gas

  If awarded all PEDLs, the company will dominate UK Shale gas. Plans include community revenue sharing and leveraging expertise in petrochemicals for safe extraction.

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  28 March 2014

  Grangemouth £300M Survival Plan Hits Key Milestones

  Preferred bidder confirmed for ethane tank build. Old ethylene cracker and butadiene plant to close. Affected employees to be redeployed.
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  8 July 2013

  UK's Largest Bio-Refinery Opens in Hull

  The Hull bioethanol plant will produce 420M liters of bioethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, supporting local agriculture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 50%.
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  5 September 2012

  Saltend Chemicals Park Celebrates Milestones and Rebranding

  Saltend Chemicals Park has invested £500M in infrastructure, enhancing its multi-operator status and promoting further investment, with new facilities and a focus on renewable technologies.
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  28 June 2012

  Vivergo's €435m Bioethanol Plant Nears Completion

  The plant will produce 420M liters of ethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, using 1.1M tonnes of local wheat. It will cut GHG by 50% and support 1,080 jobs, with a strong local economic impact.
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  6 June 2012

  Lotte Chemical UK Orders MTR® Plant from Uhde Inventa-Fischer

  A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.
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  9 May 2012

  Eni Rebrands Chemicals Division as Versalis

  Versalis focuses on innovation, green chemicals, and emerging markets. Investments target growth, site upgrades, and elastomers, aiming for a 50% sales increase and €400m EBIT improvement by 2015.
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  22 March 2012

  GSK to Invest £500m in New UK Biopharmaceutical Facility

  The investment will create up to 1,000 jobs, boost the UK life-sciences sector, and enhance production at sites in Scotland. The new facility in Ulverston will focus on biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
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  26 October 2011

  Wilton Site PET Expansion Approved

  The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.
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  21 September 2011

  Lubrizol Expands Testing Capabilities

  Investing $85M in R&D and testing, including a new plant in China, Lubrizol upgrades its Hazelwood center with advanced NMR capabilities and a new Field Testing Center to enhance global service.
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  6 September 2011

  Perstorp Doubles Caprolactone Capacity

  In response to rising demand, the world's largest caprolactone producer has added a second production stream, enhancing supply for high-performance applications and targeting growth in Asia.
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  30 March 2010

  BOC Modernizes Teesside Facilities

  A £600,000 grant will upgrade facilities, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions. The project protects 40 jobs and supports local businesses, aligning with regional green initiatives.
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  28 January 2010

  AkzoNobel Invests €10M in UK R&D Hub

  Investing €10M, the UK site will add fire protection and polymer labs, enhancing R&D for performance coatings. New facilities will boost innovation and meet growing fire protection demands.
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  16 August 2006

  Huntsman Expands U.K. Pigments Production by 50%

  The U.K. plant will increase capacity by 50,000 MTE using proprietary technology, operational by late 2007. This is part of broader plans to enhance market position in the TiO2 sector.
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  26 August 2004

  Dow Corning Expands UK Silicone Production

  Global demand for silicon-based products drives a 15% production increase. Expansion includes new equipment and reliability improvements, with further growth planned in China and India.
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  1 May 2004

  INEOS Chlor awards FEED contract for UK chlor-alkali plant

  The new plant at Runcorn will use BiChlor technology to produce 400,000 tons of chlorine annually. Fluor will manage the project, collaborating with Uhde GMBH and INEOS Chlor engineers.
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  1 June 2002

  Seal Sands Chemicals: Heterocyclic Boronic Acids and Performance Chemicals

  A new kilo plant in Middlesbrough, England, will produce small-scale value-added products and operate low-temperature processes.