All news (page 32)

• 24 November 2020

  Perstorp to Cut Carbon Emissions by 500,000 Tons with Sustainable Methanol

  Project AIR will use carbon capture and gasification to produce methanol from CO2, residue streams, renewable hydrogen, and biomethane, aiming to start production in 2025 and reduce emissions significantly.
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  24 November 2020

  Braskem and Haldor Topsoe produce bio-based MEG from sugar

  The first demo-scale production of bio-based MEG from sugar has been achieved. The next phase involves testing and validation for potential commercial deployment.
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  22 November 2020

  Zijin Plans Over USD 3 Billion Investment in Serbia

  Zijin plans to invest USD 1.26 billion in Serbia, with total investments exceeding USD 3 billion. Efforts include facility expansion, environmental protection, and improved workplace safety.
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  20 November 2020

  Hydrogen Consortium Seeks EU Funding

  The GET H2 Nukleus project aims to establish Germany's first public hydrogen network. EU funding is sought to support green hydrogen production, crucial for meeting climate targets and economic viability.
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  19 November 2020

  Nestlé and Plastic Energy to Develop UK's First Large-Scale Chemical Recycling Plant

  A six-month study will explore developing a UK plant to recycle hard-to-recycle plastics into food-grade materials, aiming to boost recycled content in packaging and support recycling infrastructure.
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  19 November 2020

  SEQENS to Open 45,000-Ton Isopropanol Facility in France

  The new facility in Roussillon will produce 45,000 tons of isopropanol annually, enhancing energy efficiency and supporting various industries with multiple grades of the solvent.

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  12 November 2020

  Keliber and Kokkolan Energia Sign 30-Year Lease for Chemical Plant Site

  The 12.5-hectare site in Kokkola Industrial Park will support circular economy, safety, and transport needs, with potential to utilize waste heat, enhancing local development.
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  12 November 2020

  Avient Opens CycleWorks Center in Italy

  The new facility will conduct advanced chemistry testing to improve plastics recycling, develop new formulations, and enhance sustainability through industry collaboration.
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  10 November 2020

  Momentive Invests $13M in Termoli Plant for Polyurethane Additives

  The Termoli plant will be upgraded to serve the EU slabstock foam industry, with full production by mid-2022. A new customer service center in Milan will enhance regional support.
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  10 November 2020

  BP and Ørsted Partner for Renewable Hydrogen in Germany

  The project aims to build a 50 MW electrolyser at Lingen Refinery, powered by offshore wind, to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 80,000 tonnes annually. Operational by 2024.
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  9 November 2020

  WACKER to Build New Silicone Production Line in Nünchritz

  The new line will produce silane-terminated polymers for adhesives and sealants, enhancing capacity and sustainability. Completion is set for 2022, driven by rising demand and innovative technology.
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  9 November 2020

  Evonik Completes First Plant of New Polyamide 12 Complex

  The €400M project progresses well despite COVID-19 challenges. Full completion is expected by mid-2021, boosting polyamide 12 capacity by 50% for markets like automotive, gas piping, and 3D printing.
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  3 November 2020

  Neste Acquires Bunge's Rotterdam Refinery

  The acquisition enhances Neste's renewable feedstock pretreatment capacity, supporting its goal to use 100% waste and residues by 2025 and expand production to reduce 20M tons of greenhouse gases by 2030.
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  2 November 2020

  Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant

  Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
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  29 October 2020

  European Energy to Build Largest Solar Farm in Northern Europe

  Aabenraa, Denmark, approves a 300 MW solar farm to power 75,000 homes, cutting CO2 by 110,000 tons annually. Construction starts early 2021, with grid connection by year-end.
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  22 October 2020

  Cargill Invests in Biodiesel Plant in Ghent

  The new plant will process diverse waste feedstocks into biodiesel, supporting renewable energy goals and creating 80 jobs. It aligns with the EU's RED II directive and promotes a circular economy.
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  22 October 2020

  Repsol to Build Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant

  The new plant in Cartagena will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 900,000 tons per year, with an investment of €188 million, operational by 2023.
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  19 October 2020

  MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
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  9 October 2020

  Lactips Opens New Plant in Gier Valley, France

  The new plant will boost production capacity, create green jobs, and revive a former food processing site, supported by €30m investments and local stakeholders.
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  7 October 2020

  Messer Expands CO2 Recovery Plant in France

  Messer invests €11.3M to double CO2 capacity in Lacq, enhancing supply reliability and supporting growth in France and Spain. The plant, using bioethanol by-products, will be operational by July 2022.
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  1 October 2020

  Fintoil Bio Refinery Construction in HaminaKotka

  The refinery, starting in summer 2022, will produce renewable fuels and products using fractional distillation. It features advanced, energy-efficient technology and has strong logistics and transport links.
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  1 October 2020

  New BASF Acetylene Plant Operational

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 90,000 metric tons of acetylene annually, using 10% fewer fossil raw materials. It replaces a 1964 plant and supports various industries with versatile chemical products.
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  28 September 2020

  Investindustrial and Black Diamond Acquire Hexion PSR

  The $425M deal includes $335M in cash. Hexion PSR, a top phenolic resins producer in Europe, operates 11 facilities. The transaction is set to close in Q1 2021.
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  24 September 2020

  AkzoNobel Expands Powder Coatings Capacity and Advances Greener Production

  €20M investment in Como, Italy, boosts automotive coatings capacity, enhances sustainability with recycled energy, and supports supply chain resilience. Similar upgrades in Germany, China, and Vietnam.
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  24 September 2020

  Total Corbion PLA to Build First Large-Scale PLA Plant in France

  The new PLA plant in Grandpuits, operational by 2024, will produce 100,000 tons annually, reinforcing the company's market leadership and commitment to bioplastics and circular economy solutions.
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  24 September 2020

  Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub

  The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.
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  22 September 2020

  Alco Group, Messer, and Strombeek Invest in CO2 Recycling at North Sea Port

  A €10M investment in a second CO2 recovery unit at North Sea Port will increase annual CO2 capture by 60%, reducing emissions by 160,000 tons and supporting climate-neutral goals.
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  21 September 2020

  Messer Expands in Western Europe with New Gases Plant in Spain

  The new plant in Vila-seca will produce 2,400 tons of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon daily, certified for medical gases, and employ over 20 people. Completion is set for December 2021.