All news (page 40)

• 11 July 2019

  INEOS Phenol to Build Major Cumene Unit in Marl, Germany

  The new 750,000-tonne unit will optimize efficiency using existing pipelines and the Marl harbor. It will secure raw material supply for decades and support long-term customer needs.
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  9 July 2019

  Trinseo, INEOS Styrolution, and Agilyx to Build Polystyrene Recycling Plant in Europe

  The new plant will process 50 tons/day of post-consumer polystyrene, using advanced depolymerization technology to recycle it into its original monomer, supporting EU recycling goals.
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  8 July 2019

  BASF Launches Foil Coating Plant in Münster

  The new plant uses innovative coating technology to enhance foils, extending the life of photovoltaics and exploring applications in OLED displays and thin-film batteries.
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  6 July 2019

  CIECH Group Launches New Sodium Bicarbonate Production Line in Germany

  The new line boosts production by 80%, adding 50,000 tonnes annually. It targets the pharmaceutical market, especially dialysis, and meets high-quality standards with advanced logistics and GMP certification.
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  5 July 2019

  Oxea Expands Production with New Carboxylic Acids Plant in Germany

  A new plant in Oberhausen will double isononanoic acid capacity and boost carboxylic acids production by 30%. A logistics hub in Asia will support market growth.
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  1 July 2019

  Thann Site Joins Vynova, Strengthening Potassium Derivatives Leadership

  The Thann site in France, with 235 employees, integrates into Vynova, enhancing synergies and expanding production capabilities in potassium derivatives and fine chemicals. Vynova now operates six sites in Europe.

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  26 June 2019

  Trinseo Opens New Compounding Factory in Terneuzen

  The new facility boosts R&D, sustainability, and employment, replacing the old plant. Its proximity to a storage partner optimizes the supply chain, reducing freight movements significantly.
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  24 June 2019

  Valtris Specialty Chemicals Boosts Benzyl Derivatives Production in Belgium and Netherlands

  The expansions, set to complete by Q1 2020, aim to meet rising demand for chlorotoluene derivatives, enhancing the company's position as a global supplier in various applications.
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  18 June 2019

  INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit

  The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
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  18 June 2019

  RWE and innogy Explore Green Hydrogen Production in Netherlands

  A feasibility study for a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Groningen is underway, leveraging wind energy and aiming to support CO2 reduction in transport, heat supply, and industry.
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  18 June 2019

  LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics

  The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
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  12 June 2019

  Orion Expands Gas Black Production in Cologne

  The expansion addresses growing demand for waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, enhancing production of high-quality Carbon Blacks for specialty and technical rubber applications.
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  12 June 2019

  Northvolt Raises $1 Billion for Europe's First Lithium-Ion Gigafactories

  Northvolt plans a second gigafactory in Germany with Volkswagen. The European Investment Bank approved a $400M loan. Production at Northvolt Ett starts in 2021, with expansion to 32 GWh.
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  7 June 2019

  DSM Expands Specialty Polymers Production

  A new production line in Emmen boosts Arnitel capacity by 20%, enhancing supply flexibility. Arnitel's demand grows in automotive for its elasticity, temperature resistance, and eco-friendly properties.
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  7 June 2019

  MOL Group Invests in Propylene Production

  MOL signed a contract for engineering and technology to build a unit producing 100,000 MTA of polymer-grade propylene in Hungary, enhancing competitiveness and backward integration.
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  5 June 2019

  Nouryon Expands Microspheres Production in Sweden

  €20M project boosts Expancel microspheres capacity in Sweden, meeting rising demand in automotive, construction, and other markets. New US plant planned, pending board approval.
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  28 May 2019

  New Hydrocracker Unit Launches in Rotterdam

  Government leaders celebrated the start-up of a billion-euro installation, enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and job creation, reinforcing Rotterdam's strategic position in the energy transition.
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  28 May 2019

  Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A. Launches New Plant and Specialty Plasticizers

  Adoflex® and Oxovilen® are new non-phthalate plasticizers produced at a 10,000 tonnes/year plant. They enhance the OXO Segment's product range, meeting REACH and CLP safety standards.
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  27 May 2019

  First European Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Delfzijl

  The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually from 2022, reducing CO2 emissions by 270,000 tonnes. It uses regional waste and residue streams as feedstock.
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  22 May 2019

  ANWIL Begins Construction of Fertilizer Facilities in Poland

  The project, worth PLN 1.3 billion, will boost production capacity by 50% by mid-2022, reducing fertilizer imports and creating 100 new jobs.
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  22 May 2019

  Eastman Expands Resin and Polymer Production in The Netherlands

  Investments in hydrocarbon resins and polyolefin polymers will boost production capacity by 10-15%, supporting growth in adhesives, hygiene, and other applications by mid-2020.
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  17 May 2019

  OCI Melamine Plant Turnaround and CO2 Reduction

  The plant undergoes a three-week maintenance involving 1,000 tasks and 500 workers. Key upgrades include an energy-efficient stripper to cut energy use and CO2 emissions, prioritizing safety throughout.
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  16 May 2019

  Thyssenkrupp to Build Fertilizer Plant in Poland

  The new plant in Wloclawek will produce nitric acid and ammonium nitrate, using EnviNOx to cut greenhouse gases. The project aims to boost fertilizer capacity by 50% by 2022.
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  15 May 2019

  EIB Supports Northvolt’s Swedish Battery Gigafactory

  The EIB has agreed in principle to finance a gigafactory in Sweden, aiming to produce 32 GWh of battery capacity annually using 100% renewable energy, supporting Europe's green energy transition.
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  14 May 2019

  Oxea Expands Isononanoic Acid Production in Germany

  Oxea completed a debottlenecking project to boost isononanoic acid output, supporting synthetic lubricants market growth. Further capacity increases and a new plant are planned.
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  13 May 2019

  ExxonMobil Expands Newport Plant

  The Newport plant expansion doubles manufacturing capacity, adds 35 jobs, and boosts global Santoprene™ elastomer production by 25%, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
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  13 May 2019

  ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant

  The Newport expansion boosts Santoprene™ elastomer capacity by 25%, creating 35 full-time jobs and supporting 130 construction jobs. Santoprene™ enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability.
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  11 May 2019

  Grupa Azoty and Hyundai Engineering Sign EPC Contract for Polimery Police Project

  The contract covers developing a new petrochemical complex, ensuring compliance with license agreements, obtaining necessary approvals, and conducting personnel training, with a budget of about EUR 1.5 billion.