Ethylene news

• Borealis Invests EUR 4.5 Million to Boost Circular Raw Materials at Porvoo Site

  9 April 2024

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularSteam cracker

  

  The investment will modify three cracker furnaces to increase production of renewable and recycled base chemicals, supporting a circular economy and achieving ISCC PLUS certification by 2025.
• Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions

  20 February 2024

  Base chemistryPolymersSteam crackerRefinery

  

  Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges the EU to address high energy costs, carbon taxes, and lack of renewal in the chemical sector to prevent further offshoring and industrial decline.
• Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp

  7 January 2024

  Refinery

  

  The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
• Syclus Selects Axens for Europe's First Ethanol-Based Renewable Ethylene Plant

  3 July 2023

  Base chemistrySpecialtiesBiobased & CircularPolymers

  

  The plant in Geleen will produce 100,000 tonnes of renewable ethylene annually using Atol® technology, starting in 2026. The project, costing over EUR 130 million, aims to enhance sustainable plastic production.
• INEOS Secures €3.5 Billion for Europe's Greenest Cracker in Antwerp

  13 February 2023

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  The new Antwerp cracker will have the lowest carbon footprint in Europe, use low carbon hydrogen, and create 450 jobs. Supported by 21 banks, the €3.5B financing includes €1.5B uncovered debt.

• INEOS Olefins Belgium Receives Permit for Project ONE in Antwerp

  9 June 2022

  Refinery

  

  The permit allows construction of Europe's most sustainable steam cracker, reducing CO2 emissions significantly. The project will create 450 direct jobs and aims for climate neutrality within 10 years.
• INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant

  4 May 2022

  Refinery

  

  The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
• LUKOIL Upgrades Stavrolen Plant with Second Gas Processing Unit

  7 October 2021

  Base chemistryPolymers

  

  The new unit will boost gas utilization to 5 bcm/year, increasing ethylene, polyethylene, and polypropylene production. This aligns with energy transition goals and benefits the Stavropol region economically.
• ORLEN Unipetrol Expands Litvínov Steam Cracker Capacity

  4 October 2021

  Base chemistrySteam cracker

  

  A new furnace will boost steam cracker output, supporting increased polyethylene and polypropylene production. The project uses advanced low-emission technology and follows recent capacity upgrades.
• McDermott Wins Contract for Baltic Chemical Plant Polyethylene Project

  21 July 2021

  Base chemistryPolymersSteam crackerIndustrial gasses

  

  McDermott will provide engineering and procurement for a spent caustic treatment solution at the world's largest polyethylene project in Russia, enhancing annual production to 3 million tons.
• INEOS Olefins Belgium Submits Environmental Permit for Eco-Friendly Steam Cracker in Antwerp

  20 July 2021

  Refinery

  

  The steam cracker will produce ethylene with significantly lower carbon emissions, aiming for climate neutrality within 10 years, and will undergo a 30-day public consultation once the permit is complete.
• INEOS Adjusts Antwerp Olefins Project Timeline

  15 January 2021

  Refinery

  

  The ethylene cracker construction is prioritized, delaying the propylene plant. The new cracker will use advanced technologies, maximizing efficiency and minimizing CO2 emissions.
• Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant

  2 November 2020

  Base chemistryPolymersSteam crackerIndustrial gasses

  

  Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
• INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit

  18 June 2019

  Refinery

  

  The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
• INEOS invests €3 billion in Antwerp port

  15 January 2019

  Refinery

  

  The investment will create 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs, enhancing Antwerp's chemical cluster. New PDH and ethane cracker plants will be operational by 2024, boosting the Flemish economy.
• INEOS Announces Major European Expansion

  12 June 2017

  Polymers

  

  Plans include a new PDH unit and increased ethylene capacity at sites in Belgium, Scotland, and Norway, boosting self-sufficiency and supporting derivative businesses and polymer plants.
• Unipetrol Builds Logistics Facility for New Polyethylene Unit

  20 June 2016

  Polymers

  

  A 700 million CZK contract was awarded for a logistics facility to handle 270,000 tons of HDPE granules, including 40 storage silos, packaging hall extension, and new offices, to be completed by Q1 2018.
• Unipetrol Begins Construction of New Polyethylene Unit

  7 June 2016

  Polymers

  

  The new unit, costing 8.5 billion crowns, will be among Europe's most advanced, boosting production capacity and quality. Completion is expected by mid-2018, employing up to 800 workers.
• Repsol Launches New Metallocene Polyethylene Range

  6 June 2016

  Polymers

  

  Repsol's Tarragona plant now produces metallocene polyethylene, completing the project on time and safely. The new Resistex® range enhances product differentiation and supports European customers.
• Grangemouth Prepares for US Shale Gas

  29 March 2016

  

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

  9 November 2015

  Steam cracker

  

  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.
• Unipetrol to Build New Polyethylene Unit

  10 September 2015

  Polymers

  

  The €310M project will replace an older unit, boosting capacity to 270 kt/year. Construction starts Q2 2016, with local subcontractors. The new unit uses INEOS technology and targets new industrial segments.
• Repsol to Build Metallocene Polyethylene Plant

  4 May 2015

  Polymers

  

  Construction starts in June at Tarragona. The plant uses Chevron Phillips Chemical’s technology. A planned shutdown will be split to maintain production. Safety is prioritized.
• Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency

  13 March 2015

  

  Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
• SABIC Converts Teesside Plant to US Shale Gas

  15 August 2014

  Steam cracker

  

  The conversion will secure the plant's future, support 4,000 supply chain jobs, and enhance competitiveness. Government backing includes €11m from the Regional Growth Fund.