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14 April 2020
Seqens to Build New Isopropanol Plant in France
The new plant will boost IPA production by 70%, adding 50,000 metric tons annually. It will support growing demand and enable increased production of specialty products like IPAC and DIPE.
8 April 2020
SIR INDUSTRIALE Installs New Pilot Reactor in Macherio
The new pilot plant features advanced equipment like a tin tank, distillation column, separator, and grinding mill, aimed at developing new and custom technologies and products.
8 April 2020
INEOS to build fourth hand sanitiser plant
New plant in Etain, France, to open in ten days. Production of 1M hand sanitiser bottles/month started in Lavera. Focus on medical and personal use. Key raw materials supplied.
2 April 2020
Honeywell UOP to supply Polybed PSA hydrogen units for Shenghong Petrochemical’s China complex
Five skid-mounted Polybed PSA units will supply >99.9% pure hydrogen for a new Lianyuangang, Jiangsu refinery complex; modular PSA recovers hydrogen from reformers and off-gases.
25 March 2020
Consortium Launches Project to Convert Emissions into Carbon Neutral Fuel
The project will produce eMethanol from captured CO2 and green hydrogen, aiming to reduce emissions in marine and road transport. Facilities will be operational by 2023, with plans for expansion by 2030.
10 March 2020
Borealis Begins Renewable Polypropylene Production in Belgium
Borealis uses Neste's renewable feedstock to produce certified renewable polypropylene in Belgium, advancing circular economy goals and collaborating with partners like Henkel for sustainable packaging.
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9 March 2020
Unipetrol to Build Pyrolytic Unit for Plastic Waste in Czech Republic
The new unit will explore chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to implement it in production. The project is supported by various Czech institutions and EU funding, targeting a circular economy.
4 March 2020
Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Start New Facilities in Germany
The new facilities will produce raw materials for biodegradable chelates, driven by increased demand post-phosphate ban. Completion is expected in 2021-2022, enhancing global supply chain performance.
27 February 2020
Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen
NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
25 February 2020
Vow ASA to Provide Pyrolysis Unit for Unipetrol
The pilot plant, funded publicly, will be operational in 2020, showcasing ETIA’s Biogreen pyrolysis unit for plastic to fuel, with intellectual property protected and results shared with Vow ASA.
25 February 2020
PKN ORLEN Adopts Honeywell Technology for New Phenol Plant in Poland
The new phenol complex will produce 200,000 metric tons annually, enhancing market position in petrochemicals. Honeywell provides technology, engineering, equipment, catalysts, and technical services.
20 February 2020
Södra Launches World's First Fossil-Free Biomethanol Plant
The first commercial biomethanol plant has started operations, delivering to Emmelev A/S for biodiesel production, marking a step towards a circular economy and fossil-free transportation by 2030.
12 February 2020
BASF Invests in European Battery Materials for EVs
New production sites in Germany and Finland will supply cathode materials for 400,000 EVs annually, supporting a sustainable, European-based supply chain with low CO2 footprint and renewable energy integration.
8 February 2020
Versalis Launches Biomass Power and Bioethanol Production in Crescentino
Crescentino's upgraded plant, using PROESA® technology, will be fully operational by mid-2020, producing bioethanol and renewable products, while achieving energy independence and water recycling.
4 February 2020
Caris to Invest $100M in PVC Guardrail Plant in Ukraine
A $100M plant in Ukraine will produce next-gen plastic guardrails for European markets. The JV will operate 100 production lines, aiming for $1.19B revenue, with ongoing investment over five years.
30 January 2020
UPM Invests in Biorefinery to Replace Fossil Raw Materials
The biorefinery in Leuna, Germany will produce 100% wood-based biochemicals, targeting a 14% ROCE. It aims to replace fossil materials in various industries, leveraging sustainable wood supply.
29 January 2020
Celanese Expands Global Emulsion Polymers
Plans to expand emulsion polymers with projects in Nanjing and Geleen, increasing VAE capacity by 2023. Additional capacity increases at other sites are also planned. Financial details undisclosed.
23 January 2020
BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain
The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.
23 January 2020
SABIC Opens Semi-Commercial Pyrolysis Oil Facility in The Netherlands
The facility will produce pyrolysis oil from plastic waste, supporting circular economy goals. It aims to scale up certified circular polymers and aligns with EU and Saudi sustainability initiatives.
8 January 2020
Avantium to Build FDCA Plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands
A new 5-kiloton plant will produce plant-based FDCA, creating over 60 jobs. The project, backed by a €150 million investment, aims to advance sustainable chemistry in the region. Completion by 2023.
6 January 2020
European Green Hydrogen Project Secures €11M Grant
The €11M grant supports a 20 MW electrolyzer in Delfzijl, converting renewable electricity to green hydrogen and methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 27,000 tons annually.
14 December 2019
Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility
The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
10 December 2019
Stora Enso Invests €9M in Bio-Based Plastic Pilot Plant
The pilot plant will convert plant-based sugars into PEF for food and beverage packaging, aiming to replace fossil-based materials. Construction starts in late 2020, with completion in early 2021.
30 November 2019
Versalis Expands ABS Capacity in Mantua
The ABS plant expansion adds 30,000 tonnes/year, targeting automotive, furnishing, and durable goods. A pilot plant trials new ABS tech, and chemical recycling processes are in development for 2020.
25 November 2019
INEOS and Viridor Launch Hybrid Plastics with Recycled Content in Europe
The partnership produces polymers with up to 50% recycled content, supporting circular economy goals and meeting demand for sustainable materials without compromising quality.
22 November 2019
INEOS Launches Advanced Polymer Pilot Plant in Italy
The plant converts plastic waste into valuable polymers, supporting a circular economy and reducing CO2. Part of a €100M R&D program, it aims to replace oil and gas in polymer production.
21 November 2019
INEOS Opens Polymer Pilot Plant in Italy to Utilize Waste Plastic
The new plant in Rosignano will develop advanced products using diverted plastic waste, supporting a circular economy and reducing CO2. It is part of a €100M global R&D program.
19 November 2019
Microvast and FPT Industrial Partner on Battery Solutions in New German Factory
The new factory in Ludwigsfelde will produce battery modules and systems, supporting a joint e-platform for electrified powertrain systems, with construction starting in April 2020.
13 November 2019
Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg
The new facility in Grünheide and a design center in Berlin will create 10,000 jobs by late 2021, boosting Germany's e-mobility and battery production, supported by government subsidies and infrastructure investments.
7 November 2019
Avantium Unveils Plant-Based MEG Demonstration Plant
The new plant in the Netherlands produces plant-based MEG and MPG, reducing reliance on fossil resources. It marks a step towards commercial-scale production and ongoing partnerships for bio-based solutions.
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