All news (page 41)

• 9 May 2019

  Perstorp to Build Sodium Formate Deicer Plant in Sweden

  The new plant will increase Pergrip™ Run NF deicer capacity, streamline operations, and enhance environmental performance, ensuring reliable runway operations in harsh conditions.
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  9 May 2019

  Evonik Restructures Polyamide Operations

  New PA 12 facility and expanded transparent polyamide production at Marl. Exiting PPA business in Witten, transferring employees to Marl. €400M investment boosts PA 12 capacity by 50%.
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  8 May 2019

  OMV and Borealis Expand Partnership for Chemical Recycling at Schwechat

  The partnership advances chemical recycling of post-consumer plastics, integrating the ReOil pilot plant into the refinery for a circular economy, contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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  7 May 2019

  LANXESS Completes Macrolex Dyes Plant Expansion

  The plant's capacity increased by 25% with a EUR 5 million investment, creating six jobs. The expansion addresses rising global demand for high-quality dyes in plastics, especially packaging.
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  6 May 2019

  BOP Expands PP Capacity in Plock, Poland

  PP capacity increased by 20% to 480,000 tons annually. Total polyolefin capacity now 900,000 tons. Investment includes logistics improvements, meeting rising demand and enhancing supply reliability.
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  2 May 2019

  Covestro Expands Dormagen Coextrusion Lines

  New production lines for polycarbonate films at Dormagen will be completed by end of 2020, creating 50+ jobs. The investment includes latest technology and aims to meet global demand and improve efficiency.

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  25 April 2019

  BASF Modernizes Silica Plant

  Investing a mid-range double-digit million euro sum, the modernization aims to enhance supply security, meet rising demand, and strengthen market leadership in Western Europe.
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  24 April 2019

  ExxonMobil to Boost Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Output at Fawley Refinery

  The Fawley refinery expansion will increase ultra-low sulfur diesel production by 45%, improve energy efficiency with a new hydrogen plant, and reduce the UK's diesel imports. Construction starts in late 2019.
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  23 April 2019

  Catalent Invests $14M in Eberbach Softgel Facility Expansion

  The $14M expansion in Eberbach includes new Vegicaps® lines, printing tech, vision inspection, coating, and packaging. Workforce to grow by 10% to meet rising demand for animal-free health products.
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  12 April 2019

  INEOS Styrolution to Build New StyLight® Production Site

  The new site addresses rising demand for StyLight®, a composite used in automotive, electronics, and sports. Operational by 2022, it follows key partnerships and is part of a larger investment program.
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  9 April 2019

  DSM Cuts CO2 Emissions at Swiss Vitamin Plant

  A new biomass plant reduces CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons/year, supplies steam and renewable electricity, and supports DSM's goal to cut greenhouse gases by 30% by 2030.
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  8 April 2019

  Evonik Boosts Transparent Polyamide Production in Marl

  Due to rising demand, production capacity for TROGAMID® CX will double by early 2020, enhancing market position and enabling new product development.
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  8 April 2019

  BASF SONATRACH Invests €10M in Tarragona PDH Plant

  The investment will eliminate production bottlenecks, boosting annual capacity from 370,000 to 420,000 tons, driven by rising demand and aligning with recent strong economic performance.
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  6 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
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  5 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Chloromethanes Capacity in Germany

  Construction starts in May to boost chloromethanes capacity in Frankfurt, with completion in 2020. The project will increase methyl chloride production by over 30% and enhance supply reliability.
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  3 April 2019

  Ercros Boosts Moulding Compounds Capacity

  The Cerdanyola factory increased moulding compounds output by 14% to 25,000 t/year, with 85% exported. Enhanced digitization and automation improve competitiveness and product quality.
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  28 March 2019

  Merck Expands Biotech Manufacturing Capacity

  €150M investment in Aubonne, Switzerland, for new building with advanced tech to boost production of biotech medicines, meeting global demand. Completion expected by 2023.
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  27 March 2019

  SK Innovation to Build LiBS Plant in Poland

  The new plant in Poland will produce LiBS and CCS for EV batteries, boosting annual capacity to 1.2 billion sqm. The EUR 335 million investment aims to meet European market demand by 2021.
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  26 March 2019

  Avantium to Build Mekong Demonstration Plant in Delfzijl

  The new plant will produce 10 tons of plant-based MEG annually, supported by a €2 million EU grant, aiming for sustainable, cost-competitive alternatives to fossil-based materials. Opening in late 2019.
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  26 March 2019

  Solvay to Boost European Hydroquinone Capacity by 20%

  The capacity expansion in Saint-Fons, France, enhances supply security and meets rising demand for diphenol inhibitors. The project will be operational by Q2-2019.
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  22 March 2019

  Port of Antwerp Unites for Sustainable Methanol Production

  Port of Antwerp's new project will produce methanol from waste CO2 and green hydrogen, reducing emissions and fostering collaboration among industry experts to advance sustainability and innovation.
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  20 March 2019

  Hyundai Engineering Pre-Selected for Polimery Police Project

  The Polimery Police project aims to boost Poland's polypropylene production, reducing imports and creating jobs. The project budget is capped at EUR 1.52bn, with completion expected by Q4 2022.
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  18 March 2019

  LANXESS Boosts Benzyl Alcohol Production

  Production capacity for benzyl alcohol will increase by 30% at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site by end of 2019. Expansion plans are also in place for the Nagda site, enhancing global supply capabilities.
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  18 March 2019

  Perstorp to Expand Pentaerythritol Capacity in Germany by May

  The plant's capacity will increase by 12.5%, achieving ISCC PLUS certification. This supports the shift to renewable materials and ensures supply security for Pro-Environment Polyols.
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  14 March 2019

  Clariant and Oltenia Farmers Partner for Environmental Sustainability

  Farmers in Oltenia can earn extra income by supplying straw to a new plant converting it into cellulosic ethanol, creating jobs and supporting EU sustainability goals.
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  12 March 2019

  Ercros Boosts Tortosa Production Capacity

  The Tortosa factory has increased polyol production by 17%, enhancing energy efficiency and competitive position. Most output is exported to over 48 countries, targeting markets in America, Europe, and Asia.
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  7 March 2019

  Borealis Awards EPCM Contract to Maire Tecnimont for New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, using Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, and is set to start up in mid-2022.
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  7 March 2019

  Braskem and Haldor Topsoe Launch Renewable MEG Demo Unit in Denmark

  A new demo unit in Denmark converts sugar into renewable MEG, aiming to reduce production costs and enhance sustainability in the chemical industry. The global MEG market is valued at $25 billion.