All news (page 55)

• 11 June 2015

  Solvay Starts Alkoxylation Production in Europe and Asia

  New alkoxylation plants in the Netherlands and Singapore are operational, enhancing supply for specialty surfactants in agrochemicals, coatings, home care, industrial, and oil and gas markets.
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  11 June 2015

  DSM Invests in Emmen: Jobs and Environmental Gains

  A new capture system reduces emissions and reuses water, cutting energy and water consumption significantly. The investment supports sustainable employment and benefits the local environment.
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  9 June 2015

  WACKER Opens Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen

  The new plant produces 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, ensuring long-term supply for polymer powders. The €8 million investment strengthens market and cost positions.
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  4 June 2015

  New Partners Join Waste-to-Chemicals Consortium

  The consortium aims to convert waste into chemicals using proven technology, with plans to establish Europe's first plant. The study results will be published later this year.
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  2 June 2015

  Kemira Opens Major Water Treatment Chemicals Plant in Spain

  The new Tarragona plant produces aluminum and iron-based coagulants and AKD sizing agents. It integrates recycled materials and enhances supply reliability and logistics for the EMEA water treatment market.
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  29 May 2015

  Bayer's New CO2-Based Plastics Line in Dormagen

  A new production line in Germany will use CO2 to produce polyols for polyurethane foam. The plant aims for 5,000 metric tons annually, reducing reliance on petroleum and advancing sustainable materials.

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  4 May 2015

  Repsol to Build Metallocene Polyethylene Plant

  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.
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  20 April 2015

  CB&I Secures Contract for Afipsky Oil Refinery Project in Russia

  The contract includes engineering and procurement for new process units, including a hydrocracker, hydrogen, and sulfur units. This follows the successful delivery of front-end engineering and design.
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  17 April 2015

  Air Liquide Launches Hydrogen Unit in Germany

  The new unit at Chempark Dormagen produces 22,000 tonnes of hydrogen and 120,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide annually, supplying Bayer's TDI plant and other customers via a 600 km pipeline.
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  16 April 2015

  Total's Refining Strategy: Upgrading Donges, Transforming La Mède

  Investing €600M to upgrade Donges and transform La Mède into a biorefinery, ensuring long-term profitability and adapting to market trends without layoffs or forced relocations.
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  10 April 2015

  Tessenderlo Group Invests €50 Million in PC Loos Site

  The investment will fund a new membrane electrolysis plant, replacing mercury electrolysis, and support re-entry into the potassium hydroxide market by Q3 2015, enhancing site development.
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  10 April 2015

  Messer Invests in New Air Separation Unit in Slovenia

  A €15M air separation unit in Slovenia will create 20 jobs, supply oxygen to Knauf, and reduce emissions. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for various industries.
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  4 April 2015

  BASF Boosts Specialty Amines Capacity in Ludwigshafen

  Investing millions, BASF expands specialty amines production to meet European demand, enhancing its global network. The expansion includes new plants in Germany and China, operational by 2017.
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  1 April 2015

  INVISTA Begins European Production of TERRIN™ Polyols

  Production of TERRIN™ polyols in Vlissingen, Netherlands, offers Europe sustainable, cost-effective polyurethane solutions. Showcased at Urethanes Technology Europe exhibition, April 14-16, Maastricht.
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  27 March 2015

  Grupa Azoty's Largest Project

  A €425M project will build Europe's largest PDH unit, a power plant, and expand port facilities, boosting revenue by €500M annually and creating 200 permanent jobs. Completion expected by 2019.
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  19 March 2015

  Reym Acquires CLD in Delfzijl

  Reym plans to use the 6-hectare site for its Delfzijl branch, training, and tech development. A Waste Processing Plant will be built with ATM, offering comprehensive services in Eemsdelta.
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  18 March 2015

  ArcelorMittal to Invest €88 Million in Germany

  €88 million will modernize and boost competitiveness at four German sites, focusing on Bremen, Duisburg, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Hamburg. Sustainability efforts and a report are also highlighted.
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  13 March 2015

  Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency

  Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
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  11 March 2015

  Sappi to Build Nanocellulose Pilot Plant in the Netherlands

  The pilot plant will produce low-cost Cellulose NanoFibrils using proprietary technology, aiming for diverse applications. It will leverage renewable raw materials and benefit from local partnerships.
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  10 March 2015

  CIECH Expands Soda and Salt Production in Poland

  CIECH boosts soda capacity by 60,000 tonnes and increases dry salt output to 1.7 tonnes/day, investing PLN 342 million to enhance competitiveness and meet market demand.
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  5 March 2015

  Perstorp Launches New Oxo Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Stenungsund boosts Oxo capacity by 150,000 tonnes/year, enhancing reliability and integration for plasticizers, lubricants, adhesives, and surfactants.
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  4 March 2015

  Talga to Build Graphene Plant in Germany

  The plant will cost under A$1M, produce 100-200 tpa of graphene, and is set for Q3 2015. German agencies offer incentives. Dr. Georg Hochwimmer appointed as Technical Manager.
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  3 March 2015

  WACKER Builds Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen

  The new plant will produce 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, enhancing supply security and meeting rising demand for high-quality polymeric binders. Completion is set for Q2 2015.
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  1 March 2015

  GFBiochemicals Launches Commercial Production of Levulinic Acid

  New management team with extensive industry experience joins to drive commercialization. Production starts Summer 2015 in Italy, scaling to 8,000 MT/yr by 2017.
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  20 February 2015

  ThyssenKrupp Secures Contract for Hungarian Fertilizer Plant Expansion

  A new 1,150 ton/day nitric acid plant will be built in Pétfürdö, Hungary, with completion in 2017. The project includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning.
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  16 February 2015

  Uhde Inventa-Fischer Secures Polyamide 6 Plant Contract

  The new plant in Tarnow, Poland, will produce 80,000 metric tons of polyamide 6 annually using a cost-effective, feedstock-saving process. The project includes engineering, equipment supply, and supervision.
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  13 February 2015

  ChemCom Industries Invests €4.2M in New Fertilizer Facility in Delfzijl

  The new facility will produce raw materials for high-performance fertilizers. The project, supported by a €800,000 subsidy, aims to secure existing jobs and foster strategic partnerships.
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  9 February 2015

  MOL Group and Transpetrol Complete Reconstruction of Friendship I/Adria Pipeline

  The pipeline's capacity was increased from 3.5 to 6 million tons annually, enhancing energy security for Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The project cost USD 80 million and took less than a year.