All news (page 66)

• 16 August 2006

  Huntsman Expands U.K. Pigments Production by 50%

  The U.K. plant will increase capacity by 50,000 MTE using proprietary technology, operational by late 2007. This is part of broader plans to enhance market position in the TiO2 sector.
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  15 August 2006

  BASF to Build Semiconductor Chemicals Plant

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen will open in late 2007. Additional facilities include a clean room lab and application center. €6 billion is budgeted for site investments from 2005-2009, plus €800 million annually for R&D.
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  12 July 2006

  Seal Sands Chemicals Licenses Biocompatibles' Polymer Technology

  The agreement grants patent rights, process technology, and trademarks for PC Technology™, enhancing manufacturing and market control, especially in eye care. Expansion into new markets is planned.
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  1 July 2006

  Gikil Maleic Anhydride Plant Upgrade

  Originally designed in 1979, the plant switched from benzene to N-butane in 2006 for environmental and financial reasons, producing 9,600 tonnes of crude Maleic Anhydride in the first year.
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  30 June 2006

  Basell to Build Spherilene Polyethylene Plant in Germany

  The new plant at Wesseling will use Spherilene S technology, offering low costs and high efficiency. It will convert an existing Lupotech G plant and start operations in 2008.
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  29 June 2006

  DSM to Boost Acrylonitrile Plant Capacity by 10%

  The de-bottlenecking project at the Geleen plant will add 24,000 tons/year capacity by Q3 2007, aligning with DSM's Vision 2010 strategy to maintain market leadership and enhance production processes.

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  5 April 2006

  CEPSA and Bio Oils to Build Biodiesel Plant in Huelva, Spain

  The €40M plant will produce 200,000 tons of biodiesel annually, creating 35 jobs. It aims to reduce Spain's energy reliance and support renewable energy targets, operational by late 2007.
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  31 March 2006

  CRI Catalyst to Open New Facility in Ghent

  The new Ghent facility will create 20 jobs and produce a silver-based catalyst for ethylene oxide, used in anti-freeze, polyester, and detergents. Investment cost remains undisclosed.
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  29 March 2006

  Perstorp Chooses Axens' Esterfip-H for Swedish Biodiesel Plant

  A new 160,000-ton biodiesel plant in Sweden will use Esterfip-H technology, producing high-purity glycerin and meeting EU biofuel standards, with reduced waste compared to other methods.
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  3 March 2006

  San Roque m-Xylene Production

  Recent capital expenditures led to the commissioning of new units, including a naphtha hydrotreater, Selective Hydrogenation Unit, R-56 Platformer retrofit, and pipeline expansion.
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  1 January 2006

  Tessenderlo to Boost KOH Production in Belgium

  Production will increase to 220,000 tonnes/year by September, following closures of competing producers.
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  1 January 2006

  Arkema Expands Carling Acrylic Acid Plant Capacity

  The Carling acrylic acid plant in Moselle, France, will boost capacity by 15% to 240,000 tonnes/year by year-end, driven by market growth projections.
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  1 January 2006

  Degussa Expands Isophorone Production in Herne

  The expansion, operational by 2007, involves a high double-digit million euro investment, safeguarding existing jobs and creating several dozen new ones in Herne.
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  15 December 2005

  Akzo Nobel Opens Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Skoghall produces 35,000 tons of ferric chlorides annually for water treatment and serves as a sales center. The site also manufactures chlorine, caustic soda, and other chemicals.
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  22 November 2005

  INEOS to Double Biodiesel Output in France

  Production capacity at Baleycourt will increase from 110,000 to 220,000 tonnes per year by 2008, supported by a new grain crushing and oil refining plant. Investment exceeds €70 million.
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  11 November 2005

  BASF Opens New Isopropanolamine Plant

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 15,000 metric tons of isopropanolamines annually, using an improved process for better product control, meeting growing demand with high reliability and quality.
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  20 September 2005

  Degussa to Open New Isophorone Unit in Herne

  The new unit, operational in 2007, involves a high double-digit million euro investment, safeguarding existing jobs and creating several dozen new ones. Degussa leads in isophorone chemistry.
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  29 June 2005

  Foster Wheeler Wins Hydrogen Unit Design Contract in Serbia

  The project involves designing a hydrogen production unit at the Pancevo refinery, using natural gas feedstock. The unit will have a capacity of 47,000 Nm3/h and includes pressure swing absorption.
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  25 May 2005

  Huntsman Opens New Epoxy Resin Facility in Switzerland

  The new facility in Monthey will enhance production of multifunctional epoxy resins, doubling capacity and reducing delivery times for the aerospace industry, particularly in Europe.
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  8 May 2005

  BASF Expands Ecoflex® Production Capacity

  A new plant in Germany will nearly double Ecoflex® production to 6,000 metric tons annually. The biodegradable plastic is used in blends for bags, mulching film, and food packaging.
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  4 April 2005

  GE Opens Lexan Plant in Cartagena

  The new plant in Murcia produces 130,000 tons of Lexan resin annually, with 90% for export. It employs 250 people and is part of a 1.7 billion euro investment in the region. Future investments are planned.
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  18 March 2005

  BASF Expands Acrylic Acid and SAP Production in Europe

  Production capacity for SAP will increase to 175,000 tonnes/year. A new 160,000 tonnes/year acrylic acid plant will support this. New capacities will be available by 2008, driven by long-term supplier agreements.
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  15 December 2004

  Vinnolit Expands Knapsack Plant

  The Knapsack plant will increase chlorine, EDC, and VCM capacities, enhancing Paste-PVC production. Investment also targets optimizing S-PVC production with advanced cooling technology. Total investment: €30M.
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  12 October 2004

  Vinnolit Expands Paste-PVC Capacity in Burghausen

  The Burghausen plant's annual capacity will rise from 50kt to 71kt, involving a new spray dryer and polymerisation upgrades. Investments in Burghausen and Knapsack total €30 million.
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  20 September 2004

  Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl

  The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.
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  1 September 2004

  DSM Opens Largest Vitamin E Plant in Switzerland

  The new plant in Sisseln produces 25,000 tons of vitamin E annually, meeting high industry standards with advanced quality control and full traceability for feed, food, pharma, and cosmetics.
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  26 August 2004

  Dow Corning Expands UK Silicone Production

  Global demand for silicon-based products drives a 15% production increase. Expansion includes new equipment and reliability improvements, with further growth planned in China and India.
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  24 August 2004

  BASF Opens New Citral Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant boosts citral production capacity to 40,000 metric tons annually, supporting fine chemicals for vitamins, aroma chemicals, and more, enhancing supply reliability and competitiveness.