Crisis and Risk Management news (page 8)

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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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  27 February 2019

  CropEnergies Resumes UK Ethanol Production

  The UK plant will restart in March 2019 at reduced capacity to meet local demand. Continuous operation depends on the local market for alternative fuels and clarity on Brexit-related customs issues.
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  21 December 2018

  INEOS Shale Ends Legal Action After National Trust Allows Clumber Park Survey

  National Trust permits geological survey at Clumber Park after initial refusal due to environmental concerns. Surveys are non-intrusive and aim to reduce UK's carbon emissions.
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  3 April 2018

  Evonik to Close Hungarian Kaba Site

  Production at the Kaba site will end by April 2018 due to market competition. Alternatives were explored, and supply remains assured. Redundancies will be managed with local authorities.
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  1 April 2018

  Natural Energy West Halves Biodiesel Production at German Plant

  Production cut due to cheap imports from Argentina and Indonesia, impacting margins and prices. Calls for government action to address unfair trade practices and protect the EU biodiesel industry.
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  27 July 2017

  OCI Fertilizer Plant Resumes Operations

  After a 2015 fire, the plant underwent extensive repairs, including a new e-system and modern facilities. Production resumed in five months, with enhanced safety and efficiency measures in place.

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  3 December 2015

  Celanese Sells Tarragona Emulsions Unit to IQOXE

  The sale includes a 25,000mt emulsions unit with 29 employees. Celanese will still market certain products. The VAE unit will close due to lack of buyers, with production ceasing in October.
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  1 January 2015

  Akzo Nobel Skoghall Site Decommissioning and Remediation

  From 2011-2014, Reconsil managed the site's closure, including recycling, demolition, and hazardous waste handling. They continue overseeing environmental control and landfill capping.
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  21 November 2012

  Thermphos Bankrupt

  Declared bankrupt on Nov 21, 2012, the company faced strict government controls, competition, and safety issues. 450 jobs were lost, and no buyer emerged for a relaunch. Annual turnover was €400 million.