All news (page 49)

• 5 July 2017

  AkzoNobel Invests €20M to Boost Expancel Production

  Expancel microspheres' demand rises in markets like food packaging and automotive. The expansion in Sweden will enhance global supply, supporting sustainable and innovative product development.
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  3 July 2017

  Bilfinger to Build Industry 4.0 Testing Facility

  A new facility in Frankfurt will enable realistic testing of Industry 4.0 applications, enhancing digitalization in the process industry by providing crucial process and diagnostic data for cloud applications.
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  30 June 2017

  HAROPA Named Best European and Green Port

  HAROPA won awards for Best Seaport in Europe and Best Green Port, recognized for efficient Asian market solutions and strong environmental initiatives, including multimodality and emission reduction.
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  27 June 2017

  Kemira Launches Strength Resin Plant in Estella

  The new plant in Estella produces high-efficiency strength resins for tissue, laminate, and packaging, meeting growing demand in Europe and the Middle East with advanced production technologies.
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  27 June 2017

  CARBIOS and TechnipFMC Partner on PET Enzymatic Biorecycling

  The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.
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  23 June 2017

  Eramet Invests €34.5M to Upgrade Sandouville Plant

  The Sandouville plant adapts to a new nickel matte supplier from Finland, completing a €34.5M process transformation. The facility will gradually restart, aiming for full production by 2018.

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  20 June 2017

  QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award

  The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
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  19 June 2017

  BASF Expands Tinopal® CBS Production in Switzerland

  Investment in Monthey site boosts capacity for Tinopal® CBS, meeting rising global demand. Enhancements include state-of-the-art drying tower and automated packing line.
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  17 June 2017

  DuPont Expands Axtra PHY Phytase Line in Europe

  New Axtra PHY products offer European animal producers faster nutrient uptake, lower feed costs, and reduced environmental impact, with optimized dosing for poultry and swine.
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  16 June 2017

  Takeda Completes New Manufacturing Facilities in Germany

  The new facility in Oranienburg, costing 100M euros, will start by end-2017, creating 180 jobs. It enhances production for global markets, supported by German and Brandenburg subsidies.
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  13 June 2017

  Nel ASA secures NOK 450 million power-to-gas deal with H2V PRODUCT

  The agreement involves designing, constructing, and maintaining renewable hydrogen plants in France, aiming to inject hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, with potential expansion to 700 MW by 2025.
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  12 June 2017

  INEOS Announces Major European Expansion

  Plans include a new PDH unit and increased ethylene capacity at sites in Belgium, Scotland, and Norway, boosting self-sufficiency and supporting derivative businesses and polymer plants.
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  8 June 2017

  EUR 25 Million Subsidy Granted for PEF Industry Consortium

  A consortium of 11 companies received a EUR 25 million subsidy to establish a supply chain for bio-based FDCA and PEF, including a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp, aiming to replace fossil-based packaging.
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  7 June 2017

  H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022

  The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
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  2 June 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Micronutrient Capacity in Europe

  €10M investment in Sweden to boost chelated micronutrient production, meeting rising demand due to poor soil conditions and population growth. Completion expected next year.
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  2 June 2017

  Linde Secures Contract for Russian Olefin Plant

  Linde will supply an olefin plant in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with a capacity of 600,000 tonnes of ethylene annually, doubling in future. The plant will start operations in 2022.
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  31 May 2017

  Kilfrost Boosts European Winter Readiness

  A new plant in Antwerp will produce de- and anti-icing fluids, enhancing supply security and flexibility. This investment addresses past supply challenges and strengthens market position.
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  31 May 2017

  Takeda to Build New Production Facility in Ireland

  The new facility will expand Takeda's Grange Castle site, creating 40 jobs and producing NINLARO® for global markets. Construction starts June 2017, with operations beginning in late 2018.
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  30 May 2017

  Cambrex Expands Capacity and Adds Continuous Flow Technology in Sweden

  The Karlskoga facility now has new reactors and a continuous flow unit, boosting production efficiency and flexibility for high purity intermediates, with completion expected by Q3 2017.
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  26 May 2017

  Q8Oils Opens Advanced Blending Plant in Antwerp

  The new plant, with a $100M investment, has a capacity of 125M litres, scalable to 250M. It features advanced facilities, excellent logistics, and stringent quality control, supporting growth in Europe.
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  23 May 2017

  Chevron Phillips Expands Organosulfur Capacity in Belgium

  The Tessenderlo plant increased Ethyl Mercaptan and Tetrahydrothiophene production by 65%. This expansion ensures a reliable global supply for various applications.
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  19 May 2017

  Polynt and Reichhold Finalize Merger to Form Global Specialty Chemicals Group

  The merger creates a €2 billion global specialty chemicals group with 44 plants worldwide, enhancing customer service and product quality. Investindustrial and Black Diamond are equal investors.
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  17 May 2017

  Ercros Gains Approval to Expand Chlorine Production in Sabiñánigo

  The Aragonese Institute for Environmental Management approved a 12M euro investment to expand chlorine production using membrane technology, offsetting closures of mercury-based plants.
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  11 May 2017

  Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex

  The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.
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  10 May 2017

  Rain Carbon Inc. Plans New Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resins Plant in The Netherlands

  The new plant will produce 20,000 metric tons of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins annually, enhancing the existing product line and meeting rising demand for high-quality, colorless adhesives.
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  26 April 2017

  Sines, Portugal: Key Entry Point for US Energy Exports

  Sines is highlighted as a strategic hub for US LNG exports to Europe, potentially stabilizing energy supply and reducing dependency. The area is targeted for investment in the natural gas industry.
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  26 April 2017

  Aker Solutions Secures Carbon Capture Contracts from Yara and Norcem

  Norway funds carbon capture studies aiming for operational plants by 2022. Aker Solutions' technology, tested in Brevik, will be used. Studies to complete by September, with FEED work until mid-2018.
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  25 April 2017

  WACKER Enhances Ketene Production in Burghausen

  A new reactor for isopropenyl acetate boosts production capacity by 2,500 tons annually. WACKER also takes over sales of calcium acetylacetonate, enhancing supply chain integration and product quality.