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10 November 2015
MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary
A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
9 November 2015
INEOS, ExxonMobil, and Shell to Supply US Ethane to Fife Ethylene Plant
The Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland will receive US ethane from INEOS' new Grangemouth terminal, enhancing feedstock supply and securing jobs. The plant has an annual capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
5 November 2015
Air Liquide Launches Cryocap™ CO₂ Capture System
Cryocap™ captures CO₂ during hydrogen production, improving efficiency and supporting decarbonization. The system, first used in Normandy, can capture 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
5 November 2015
Saltigo Invests €60M in Leverkusen Expansion
€60M will expand Leverkusen facilities, adding reactors, drying lines, and a new warehouse. Production starts end of 2017, creating 10 jobs. Focus on custom manufacturing for agrochemicals.
2 November 2015
Evonik Acquires Dutch Hydrogen Peroxide Producer
The acquisition includes the Delfzijl plant, boosting H2O2 capacity in Europe to over 250,000 metric tons annually, enhancing service and meeting regional demand.
2 November 2015
Mitsubishi Rayon to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in Germany
The new plant in Bavaria will produce SMC materials, boosting capacity to 9,000 tons. This supports the growing demand for lightweight, high-strength automotive parts in Europe.
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29 October 2015
ExxonMobil Expands Rotterdam Hydrocracker for Higher-Value Products
The Rotterdam refinery will upgrade its hydrocracker to produce cleaner, higher-value products like Group II base stocks and ultra-low sulfur diesel, enhancing competitiveness and profitability.
8 October 2015
EFRA Project Begins at Gdansk Refinery
The EFRA Project will enhance distillate yields, boosting refining margins and fuel output. Key units will be built by 2016, with completion in 2018. Financing and sales agreements are secured.
6 October 2015
Jacobs Secures EPCM Contract from Nippon Shokubai Europe
Jacobs will provide engineering, procurement, and construction management for a $390M expansion of a Superabsorbent Polymer Plant and new acrylic acid plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, completing by Oct 2017.
30 September 2015
ACP to Invest in CO2 Recovery Unit in Odessa
The unit will recover waste CO2 from OPZ’s ammonia plant, producing 100,000t annually. Investment is 15-20 million euros, targeting the food, beverage, and transport cooling industries.
24 September 2015
KEM ONE Starts Electrolysis Conversion in Lavéra
The €150M project to modernize chlor-alkali units will enhance production quality, reduce energy use, and meet EU regulations, with completion expected by end of 2016.
23 September 2015
INOVYN to Invest in Large-Scale KOH Facility in Belgium
The new 160kT KOH plant at Antwerp/Lillo will be operational in 2017, leveraging existing infrastructure for cost efficiency and benefiting from proximity to the Port of Antwerp and local chlorine customers.
16 September 2015
Carbios Begins Biodegradable Plastic Production in France
The new pilot plant in France produces biodegradable plastic using enzyme-based technology, advancing development and enabling pre-industrial demonstrations for various applications.
14 September 2015
AkzoNobel, Eneco, and Groningen Seaports Invest in Sustainable Steam
Eneco retrofits its biomass facility to produce steam, reducing AkzoNobel's CO2 emissions. Groningen Seaports provides infrastructure. Steam supply starts December 2016.
12 September 2015
ILBOC Lube Base Oils Plant Opens in Cartagena
The new plant, producing high-quality lube base oils for Euro VI engines, has a capacity of 630,000 tons/year, covering 40% of European demand and increasing bulk liquid cargo transport.
10 September 2015
Unipetrol to Build New Polyethylene Unit
The €310M project will replace an older unit, boosting capacity to 270 kt/year. Construction starts Q2 2016, with local subcontractors. The new unit uses INEOS technology and targets new industrial segments.
8 September 2015
Slovnaft Installs New LDPE4 Production Technology
The new LDPE4 unit boosts polyethylene production by 40,000 tons annually, enhancing quality, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Commercial production starts early 2016.
8 September 2015
Neste Begins Construction of Bio LPG Facility in Rotterdam
The new facility will produce 40,000 tonnes of Bio LPG annually, reducing carbon footprints without equipment changes. SHV Energy will distribute it across Europe, supporting sustainability goals.
6 September 2015
Celtic Renewables Secures €15M Grant for Biofuel Facility
The grant will fund a biofuel facility using whisky industry leftovers, aiming for industrial production by December 2018, contributing to low carbon goals and creating a new UK industry.
1 September 2015
AkzoNobel to Invest €1.3M in UK Pilot Plant
The new facility will create three jobs, safeguard 28, and support resin development for coatings. Funded partly by the UK government, it enhances the site's R&D capabilities. Start-up in Q1 2016.
28 August 2015
VYNOVA to Build New KOH Facility at Tessenderlo
The new facility will replace the mercury cellroom, boosting KOH production. ICIG will become Europe's leading KOH producer with two sites, enhancing its commitment to the industry and customers.
27 August 2015
Valmet to Install Emission Control System for CIECH Soda Polska
Valmet will supply a flue gas desulphurization and denitrification system to a CHP plant in Poland, reducing emissions and extending plant life. The project is valued at around EUR 40 million.
5 August 2015
Carburos Metálicos' HYCO Plant in Tarragona Achieves 700 Days of Continuous Operation
The HYCO plant has operated non-stop for 700 days, supplying hydrogen to Repsol. It highlights high efficiency, reliability, and significant production capacity, certified with ISO 9001:2008.
29 July 2015
Yara Invests $263M to Boost Urea Production in Sluiskil
The investment will replace an old prilling unit with a new granulator, increasing urea with sulphur capacity to 660,000 tons annually, while reducing UAN production and boosting CAN output.
27 July 2015
Solvay to Build High Purity H2O2 Plant in Italy
A new plant in Italy will meet rising demand for high purity H2O2 in the electronics industry, reflecting growth in Solvay's electronic wet chemicals business and potential for future expansions.
20 July 2015
Bayer CropScience Invests €100M in New Herbicide Plant
A new glufosinate-ammonium plant's foundation stone was laid at Höchst Industrial Park, with a time capsule ceremony. The plant will double production capacity and create 20 new jobs by spring 2017.
1 July 2015
Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity
New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.
1 July 2015
Solvay Begins HDS Production for Energy-Efficient Tires in Poland
The new plant in Wloclawek, Poland, will produce 85,000 tons of HDS annually, creating over 100 jobs and enhancing tire performance and fuel efficiency.
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