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30 July 2013
Evonik's Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Polyamide 12
A pilot plant in Slovakia produces bio-based ω-amino lauric acid from palm kernel oil, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based laurin lactam for high-performance plastics.
26 July 2013
Air Liquide Invests €50 Million in Antwerp Basin
A new carbon monoxide unit will double production capacity by early 2015, enhancing energy efficiency and safety. This supports European manufacturers' development and competitiveness.
15 July 2013
Sasol O&S Launches New TEAL Production Plant
The new TEAL plant in Brunsbüttel, Germany, has a 6,000-tonne capacity, ensuring high-quality production and supply security. It supports applications like the Novolen process for polypropylene.
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%.
4 July 2013
BASF Enhances Phenolic Resin Production in Ludwigshafen
The facility's capacity will increase by 50% with a new production line by 2014, improving supply reliability. Koresin is crucial for premium tire manufacturing and other industrial applications.
2 July 2013
Innovative Syngas Production from CO2 and Hydrogen
A new two-stage process uses high-temperature technology to convert natural gas into hydrogen and syngas, reducing CO2 emissions by 50%. The project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
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25 June 2013
Lanxess Converts 20 Tons of Bio-based BDO into PBT at Commercial Scale
The bio-based PBT produced met all quality standards of petro-based PBT. The process uses renewable sugars and fits into the strategy of 'Green Mobility' for applications in automotive and electronics.
25 June 2013
Borealis Invests EUR 65 Million in Porvoo PE Plant Upgrade
The EUR 65 million upgrade will enhance the Borstar PE2 plant to 3G technology, improving product properties and expanding capabilities, reinforcing Porvoo's role in innovation and market service.
21 June 2013
Solvay Enhances Adipic Acid Production in France
The investment aims to cut energy use by 8MW and CO2 emissions by 11,000 tons annually, enhancing process efficiency and supporting a €100M REBITDA improvement by 2014.
20 June 2013
Evonik Launches New PVC Plasticizer Plant
The new plant produces phthalate-free plasticizers with a 40,000-ton capacity. Future plans include bio-based plasticizers. The portfolio expansion enhances customer options and support.
18 June 2013
Arkema Expands Global Bis-Peroxide Capacity
A 15% capacity increase at Spinetta and Franklin plants supports strong demand in synthetic rubber crosslinking, especially in Asia. Aims for 30% global growth by end of 2014.
17 June 2013
SYNTHOS S.A. begins new SSBR rubber production line in Poland
The €135M project, partly EU-funded, will produce 90,000 tons of advanced SSBR rubber annually, enhancing tire performance and creating 162 jobs. It strengthens competitive advantage and export volume.
6 June 2013
Solvay to Strengthen Global Soda Ash Leadership
Plans to cut €100M/year in European costs by 2016, expand North American trona mining, and close a Portuguese unit. Aims to boost efficiency and address overcapacity, impacting 450 jobs by 2016.
3 June 2013
Clariant Advances Second-Generation Bioethanol Production
The sunliquid® process now efficiently converts corn stover and sugarcane bagasse into bioethanol, reducing greenhouse gases by 95% and avoiding competition with food production.
3 June 2013
Ferro Expands Dibenzoates Production Capacity
The new Antwerp facility will produce 28,000 metric tons of non-phthalate plasticizers annually, enhancing market position and integrating benzoic acid production for improved product offerings.
30 May 2013
Myriant and ThyssenKrupp Uhde Scale Bio-Succinic Acid Production
The alliance has successfully scaled bio-succinic acid production in Leuna, meeting commercial yield and quality targets, and securing process guarantees for future plants.
22 May 2013
Total Approves €1 Billion Modernization of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemical Platform
The project includes a new refinery complex and plant, shutting down outdated facilities, and maintaining the workforce. The upgrades aim to enhance competitiveness and meet environmental standards.
7 May 2013
Solvay and INEOS to Form Leading PVC Producer
The joint venture will combine European chlorvinyls activities, creating a top-three global PVC producer with EUR 4.3 billion in sales, 5,650 employees, and significant operational synergies.
6 May 2013
Novo Nordisk Invests DKK 380 Million in Kalundborg Plant
The investment will create 50 jobs and convert existing facilities for semaglutide production, a new type 2 diabetes treatment. The plant will be operational by Q1 2014.
18 April 2013
LANXESS Opens New EPDM Headquarters in Netherlands
The new headquarters in Sittard-Geleen will manage global EPDM rubber operations, integrating management, R&D, and production. The site emphasizes sustainability and innovation.
8 April 2013
Musim Mas to Build Ethoxylation Facility at Dow Benelux Site in Terneuzen
The new facility will produce surfactants for personal care and detergents, creating jobs and boosting local economy. Dow Benelux will supply raw materials and services.
2 April 2013
LANXESS Expands Ion Exchange Resin Production in Leverkusen
Investing EUR 10M, the company adds a new production line and food-grade packaging facility, boosting capacity by 30%. The Ion Exchange Resins unit is now Liquid Purification Technologies.
28 March 2013
UC RUSAL to Convert Aughinish Refinery to Gas
The Aughinish refinery in Ireland will replace oil-fired boilers with gas-powered steam generators by 2014, enhancing economic and environmental performance amid a broader modernization effort.
28 March 2013
CropScience and Syngenta Propose Plan to Address EU Bee Health Stalemate
The plan includes enhancing pollinator habitats, comprehensive bee health monitoring, strict exposure mitigation measures, reducing dust emissions, and investing in research on bee health factors.
21 March 2013
Huntsman Invests $135M in US and European MDI Plants
$135M investment to boost MDI capacity in Geismar, USA by 50ktes and upgrade Rotterdam, Netherlands site. New facilities to enhance production and flexibility, leveraging US shale gas benefits.
15 March 2013
Clariant Expands in Poland
New facility in Konstantynów Łódźki will double production capacity for color concentrates, add jobs, and include a production site, lab, warehouse, and offices. Investment: CHF 11.3 million.
22 February 2013
Clariant Opens AMPS Polymers Plant in Tarragona
The new plant in Tarragona, a EUR 16 million investment, creates 32 jobs, uses modern technology for lower energy consumption, and produces specialty polysulfonates for various industrial applications.
15 February 2013
EU Launches Initiative to Boost Low Carbon Industry
The EU's LOCIMAP project aims to enhance Europe's low carbon industrial base by integrating manufacturing complexes for higher efficiency and lower emissions, addressing energy and regulatory challenges.
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