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1 April 2016
UBE Merges Three Spanish Subsidiaries
The merger, effective March 31, 2016, aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the business platform in Spain, focusing on nylon, caprolactam, and fine chemicals production.
31 March 2016
Evonik Launches Methionine Plant for Shrimp Feed
The new methionine source, AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhances shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fishmeal use. It is less water-soluble and tailored for shrimp digestion.
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.
20 March 2016
Synthomer Acquires Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings
The $226M acquisition, funded by cash and credit, enhances Synthomer's market position, adding 750 employees, 7 sites, and $370M in sales. Expected synergies are $12M by 2018 with $21M in costs.
18 March 2016
Borealis to Invest EUR 80 Million in Linz for Long-Term Competitiveness
The EUR 80 million investment in Linz aims to enhance plant efficiency, environmental performance, and infrastructure, including modernizing railways, lighting, and utility systems by 2019.
15 March 2016
BASF and Avantium to Form JV for FDCA Plant in Antwerp
The JV will produce FDCA using Avantium's YXY process, aiming for a 50,000 metric ton plant in Antwerp. FDCA-based PEF offers improved packaging properties and recyclability.
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11 February 2016
ELIX Polymers to Invest in New Compounding Line at Tarragona Site
The investment enhances production of high-quality ABS resins, increases capacity, and improves operational efficiency, flexibility, and safety, aligning with the company's strategic growth and LEAN management principles.
10 February 2016
Kaidi to Build €1 Billion Biodiesel Plant in Finland
The plant will produce 200,000 tons of biofuels annually, create 150 jobs, and generate €200 million in tax revenue. Construction starts in 2017, with operations by 2019.
3 February 2016
Zenith Energy Acquires Amsterdam Terminal from BP
The acquired terminal in Amsterdam has over six million barrels of storage, advanced blending capabilities, and significant expansion potential. BP will remain a key customer.
28 January 2016
DuPont Invests in First European Zytel® HTN Polymer Plant
The new plant in Germany will meet rising demand for Zytel® HTN in automotive, electrical, and consumer electronics markets, enhancing local supply and supporting European customers.
18 January 2016
Borealis Boosts Fibremod™ Capacity in Monza
Expanding to 10 kilotonnes/year, the Monza facility will meet rising demand for Fibremod PP-LGF, offering superior performance, weight reduction, and sustainability for various applications.
1 January 2016
Stora Enso Invests EUR 16M in Skoghall Mill Emission Plant
The EUR 16M investment aims to reduce sulfur emissions at the Skoghall mill in Sweden, enhancing environmental performance. Completion is expected by end of 2017.
30 December 2015
Evonik Builds Specialty Copolyester Plant in Witten
The new plant will produce specialty copolyesters for coatings, creating around ten jobs. It aims to meet growing demand for epoxy resin-free can coatings and support customer growth with sustainable products.
15 December 2015
Honeywell Acquires Sigma-Aldrich's Research Chemicals Business
The acquisition enhances Honeywell's portfolio with high-purity solutions for drug discovery and lab applications, integrating Fluka and Sigma-Aldrich brands into its Fine Chemicals business.
11 December 2015
Contargo Launches Rhine-Main-Rotterdam Rail Shuttle
Starting January, a new rail link will run twice weekly between Rotterdam and Frankfurt, offering a stable, eco-friendly option for time-critical shipments. Frequency may increase if needed.
8 December 2015
Shell to Build Solvent Deasphalter Unit at Pernis Refinery
The new unit will enhance product quality, flexibility, and environmental performance. Construction starts next year, with completion by end of 2018. The project will employ around 1,000 additional workers.
4 December 2015
Grupa Azoty to Build €500M Gasification Plant
The new plant will convert Polish coal into methanol or hydrogen, reducing natural gas use by 15%, increasing coal consumption by 1M tonnes annually, and supporting EU climate policy.
3 December 2015
Celanese Sells Tarragona Emulsions Unit to IQOXE
The sale includes a 25,000mt emulsions unit with 29 employees. Celanese will still market certain products. The VAE unit will close due to lack of buyers, with production ceasing in October.
1 December 2015
Brückl Plant Electrolysis Expansion
Two new membrane electrolyzers were commissioned, enhancing energy efficiency, capacity, and environmental impact, with CO2 savings of 5,326 tonnes annually.
1 December 2015
Kalundborg Demonstration Plant Shutdown
The second demonstration campaign moved to Skærbæk, achieving a 93% yield. Results were shared at the 37th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals in San Diego.
19 November 2015
Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization
The modernization ensures compliance with 2016 environmental regulations, boosts productivity, and supports Romanian agriculture with improved fertilizer production and a new industrial water treatment station.
12 November 2015
Sanofi Expands in Höchst
Investing €200M, the company will build a fully automated cold warehouse and a multi-purpose building for medical tech, creating 500 jobs and expanding insulin production capabilities.
11 November 2015
Nippon Shokubai Europe Breaks Ground on New SAP/AA Plants in Antwerp
The new plants will boost SAP and AA production to meet growing demand, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 metric tons per year.
11 November 2015
VKG Opens Third Petroter Oil Shale Plant
The new plant, launched in 2015, boosts energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact. It processes 1 million tons of oil shale annually, creating 400 jobs and contributing 1% to Estonia's GDP.
10 November 2015
MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary
A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
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.
5 November 2015
Air Liquide Launches Cryocap™ CO₂ Capture System
Cryocap™ captures CO₂ during hydrogen production, improving efficiency and supporting decarbonization. The system, first used in Normandy, can capture 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
5 November 2015
Saltigo Invests €60M in Leverkusen Expansion
€60M will expand Leverkusen facilities, adding reactors, drying lines, and a new warehouse. Production starts end of 2017, creating 10 jobs. Focus on custom manufacturing for agrochemicals.
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