All news (page 36)

• 9 June 2020

  Milestone Reached in Borealis' PDH Plant Construction in Belgium

  A 105m, 1,600-ton propylene splitter was delivered to Kallo, Belgium. The new PDH plant will produce 750 kilotons annually, starting by end of 2022, enhancing olefins and polyolefins production.
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  2 June 2020

  Environmental Permit for Evonik Peroxide Netherlands

  Permit granted for storage and transshipment of transport containers at location 4, Oosterhorn industrial area, Farmsum. Facility produces 65,000 tons of H2O2 and 7,700 m3 of hydrogen per hour.
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  26 May 2020

  Clariant Expands Mild Surfactant Capacity in USA and Spain

  Expanding production of isethionates derivatives to meet demand for mild surfactants in personal care, with upgrades to facilities in the USA and Spain, enhancing energy efficiency and product options.
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  26 May 2020

  Danish Companies Collaborate on Sustainable Fuel Project

  The project aims to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel facility by 2023, scaling up by 2030 to produce 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes.
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  22 May 2020

  SWEETWOODS Project Advances in Imavere, Estonia

  A review confirmed the project is on track. The first 18-month report was accepted. Construction is complete, and key equipment installation is nearly done, with commissioning pending COVID-19 restrictions.
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  15 May 2020

  Solvay's Composite Materials Efficiency Plan

  The plan includes closing plants in Manchester and Tulsa, cutting 570 jobs, and saving €60M annually by end of 2020, to counteract COVID-19's impact on demand in the civil aircraft sector.

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  12 May 2020

  PKN ORLEN to Build IPA Unit in Poland

  The new IPA unit will use acetone by-product from phenol production, enhancing Poland's petrochemical capabilities and economic security, with potential to add PLN 1.5bn to annual operating profit.
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  7 May 2020

  Sustainable Methanol Production Milestone in Antwerp Port

  A consortium will build a demonstration plant in Antwerp to produce 8000 tonnes of sustainable methanol annually, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing the port's transition to alternative energy sources.
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  7 May 2020

  Neste Acquires Count Terminal Rotterdam to Boost Renewable Raw Material Supply

  The acquisition enhances Neste's renewable raw material logistics and competitiveness, building on a long-term collaboration and expanding operations in the Rotterdam harbor area.
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  22 April 2020

  Recycling Technologies to Open First European Site at Brightlands Chemelot Campus

  A new plastic chemical recycling machine, the RT7000, will be installed in the Netherlands, marking the company's first site outside the UK. The next steps include securing permits and planning.
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  21 April 2020

  INEOS and PLASTIC ENERGY to Build Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant

  The new plant will convert waste plastic into raw material for new plastic, using advanced recycling technology. Trials show success in producing virgin polymer for various applications.
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  21 April 2020

  thyssenkrupp to Build Second PET Plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey

  The new plant in Gaziantep will double production capacity to 432,000 tons/year, using the MTR® process for energy efficiency and recycling. Completion is planned for 2022.
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  15 April 2020

  Carbios and TechnipFMC to Build PET Depolymerization Demo Plant

  TechnipFMC's Lyon center will assist in building a plant to demonstrate Carbios' Enzymatic Recycling Process, converting waste PET plastics into monomers. Construction starts this year, operations in 2021.
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  14 April 2020

  Evonik Doubles TROGAMID® CX Capacity

  The new production line for transparent polyamide TROGAMID® CX is operational, meeting growing demand. The material offers chemical resistance, UV stability, and design flexibility for various applications.
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  14 April 2020

  Seqens to Build New Isopropanol Plant in France

  The new plant will boost IPA production by 70%, adding 50,000 metric tons annually. It will support growing demand and enable increased production of specialty products like IPAC and DIPE.
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  8 April 2020

  INEOS to build fourth hand sanitiser plant

  New plant in Etain, France, to open in ten days. Production of 1M hand sanitiser bottles/month started in Lavera. Focus on medical and personal use. Key raw materials supplied.
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  8 April 2020

  SIR INDUSTRIALE Installs New Pilot Reactor in Macherio

  The new pilot plant features advanced equipment like a tin tank, distillation column, separator, and grinding mill, aimed at developing new and custom technologies and products.
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  7 April 2020

  AGC Expands Spanish Pharmaceutical Production

  The expansion will boost production capacity by 1.3 times and add a new R&D facility. This aligns with AGC's strategy to grow its life-sciences business and meet rising demand in the pharmaceutical CDMO market.
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  31 March 2020

  INEOS to Build Third Hand Sanitizer Factory in France Within 10 Days

  The new factory will produce 1 million bottles per month, supplying hospitals for free. The sanitizer meets WHO standards and will be available in standard and pocket sizes across Europe.
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  31 March 2020

  Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects

  Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
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  26 March 2020

  Air Products Begins Construction on Key Energy Project in The Netherlands

  Three new nitrogen plants are being built in Zuidbroek to replace Groningen gas. The project, approved by the Economic Affairs Minister, aims to end gas extraction by mid-2022.
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  25 March 2020

  Consortium Launches Project to Convert Emissions into Carbon Neutral Fuel

  The project will produce eMethanol from captured CO2 and green hydrogen, aiming to reduce emissions in marine and road transport. Facilities will be operational by 2023, with plans for expansion by 2030.
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  24 March 2020

  INEOS to build hand sanitiser plant in 10 days

  The new plant will produce 1 million bottles per month, focusing on hospitals and essential services. Supplies to NHS hospitals will be free during the crisis.
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  10 March 2020

  Borealis Begins Renewable Polypropylene Production in Belgium

  Borealis uses Neste's renewable feedstock to produce certified renewable polypropylene in Belgium, advancing circular economy goals and collaborating with partners like Henkel for sustainable packaging.
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  9 March 2020

  Unipetrol to Build Pyrolytic Unit for Plastic Waste in Czech Republic

  The new unit will explore chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to implement it in production. The project is supported by various Czech institutions and EU funding, targeting a circular economy.
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  4 March 2020

  Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Start New Facilities in Germany

  The new facilities will produce raw materials for biodegradable chelates, driven by increased demand post-phosphate ban. Completion is expected in 2021-2022, enhancing global supply chain performance.
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  27 February 2020

  Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen

  NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
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  25 February 2020

  PKN ORLEN Adopts Honeywell Technology for New Phenol Plant in Poland

  The new phenol complex will produce 200,000 metric tons annually, enhancing market position in petrochemicals. Honeywell provides technology, engineering, equipment, catalysts, and technical services.