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8 August 2019
Toyo Tire Opens First European R&D Center
The new center in Germany will enhance product development for next-gen mobility, support a new tire plant in Serbia, and strengthen Toyo's global R&D network.
1 August 2019
Röhm Becomes Independent Company
Röhm targets global technology leadership in methacrylate chemicals with innovative production, strong market positions, and diverse applications, supported by Advent International's investment.
25 July 2019
Butachimie Upgrades ADN Technology During Maintenance
The maintenance will enhance competitiveness, safety, and environmental performance, featuring a €250M investment in advanced ADN technology, involving over 2,500 personnel.
16 July 2019
Topsoe to Build Plant for CO2-Neutral Methanol from Biogas and Green Electricity
A new plant will use eSMR Methanol™ technology to produce sustainable methanol from biogas and green electricity, aiming to match the cost of traditional fossil fuel-based methanol.
15 July 2019
OMV to Build Isobutene Unit at Burghausen
The new unit will start in September 2020, producing high-purity isobutene using innovative, energy-efficient technology developed with BASF, integrated into the existing metathesis plant.
8 July 2019
BASF Launches Foil Coating Plant in Münster
The new plant uses innovative coating technology to enhance foils, extending the life of photovoltaics and exploring applications in OLED displays and thin-film batteries.
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29 June 2019
Grupa LOTOS EFRA Project's Key Unit Reaches Ready For Start-Up Phase
The Delayed Coking Unit at the Gdansk refinery is ready for commissioning, promising higher efficiency, cleaner production, and increased refining margins. Employee training and job creation are ongoing.
27 June 2019
Tata Chemicals to Build UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant
The new plant will capture and purify CO2 from power generation emissions to produce sodium bicarbonate, reducing emissions by 11% and supporting the UK's net zero carbon target by 2050.
26 June 2019
Trinseo Opens New Compounding Factory in Terneuzen
The new facility boosts R&D, sustainability, and employment, replacing the old plant. Its proximity to a storage partner optimizes the supply chain, reducing freight movements significantly.
18 June 2019
RWE and innogy Explore Green Hydrogen Production in Netherlands
A feasibility study for a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Groningen is underway, leveraging wind energy and aiming to support CO2 reduction in transport, heat supply, and industry.
18 June 2019
LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics
The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
18 June 2019
INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit
The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
12 June 2019
Northvolt Raises $1 Billion for Europe's First Lithium-Ion Gigafactories
Northvolt plans a second gigafactory in Germany with Volkswagen. The European Investment Bank approved a $400M loan. Production at Northvolt Ett starts in 2021, with expansion to 32 GWh.
7 June 2019
MOL Group Invests in Propylene Production
MOL signed a contract for engineering and technology to build a unit producing 100,000 MTA of polymer-grade propylene in Hungary, enhancing competitiveness and backward integration.
28 May 2019
Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A. Launches New Plant and Specialty Plasticizers
Adoflex® and Oxovilen® are new non-phthalate plasticizers produced at a 10,000 tonnes/year plant. They enhance the OXO Segment's product range, meeting REACH and CLP safety standards.
28 May 2019
New Hydrocracker Unit Launches in Rotterdam
Government leaders celebrated the start-up of a billion-euro installation, enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and job creation, reinforcing Rotterdam's strategic position in the energy transition.
27 May 2019
First European Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Delfzijl
The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually from 2022, reducing CO2 emissions by 270,000 tonnes. It uses regional waste and residue streams as feedstock.
16 May 2019
Thyssenkrupp to Build Fertilizer Plant in Poland
The new plant in Wloclawek will produce nitric acid and ammonium nitrate, using EnviNOx to cut greenhouse gases. The project aims to boost fertilizer capacity by 50% by 2022.
13 May 2019
ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant
The Newport expansion boosts Santoprene™ elastomer capacity by 25%, creating 35 full-time jobs and supporting 130 construction jobs. Santoprene™ enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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