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1 November 2019
Bondalti Opens New Plant in Spain
The new plant in Torrelavega, Spain, with a €60M investment, produces chlorine, caustic soda, and more, creating 150 jobs and enhancing production capacity and sustainability.
17 October 2019
INEOS Launches Recycl-IN Polymer Range
Recycl-IN polymers combine up to 50% recycled plastic with virgin polymers, maintaining performance for non-food applications. Available Q4 2019, with range expansion in 2020.
17 October 2019
Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon® FKM Capacity in Italy by 30%
The increased capacity will support demand in automotive, oil & gas, and semiconductor industries, enhancing applications like turbochargers, seals, and gaskets, and ensuring high purity in electronics.
16 October 2019
Novamont Begins Demo Plant for Furandicarboxylic Acid Production
A 10M-euro investment will fund a demo plant for FDCA, used in biodegradable materials and food packaging. Supported by Invitalia, completion is expected by end of 2021.
16 October 2019
Nouryon to Build Sustainable Ethylene Amines Facility
A new demo plant in Sweden showcases a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency. Full-scale production plans are underway.
12 October 2019
Novamont Boosts MATER-BI® Production to 150,000 Tonnes
The Patrica plant now produces 40,000 tonnes of compostable biopolymers, enhancing efficiency, diversifying sites, and supporting sustainability with a €100M investment and 90 employees.
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8 October 2019
Arkema Boosts Orgasol® Polyamide Powder Capacity in France
A new production line at Mont increases global capacity by 50% to meet demand in coatings, personal care, composites, and 3D printing markets, supporting growth in advanced materials.
7 October 2019
BASF invests €20M in Quantafuel for chemical recycling of plastic waste
The investment will enhance pyrolysis technology, optimize chemical recycling, and license it. BASF gains first refusal rights on output, aiming to replace fossil resources and support sustainability goals.
20 September 2019
LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility
The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
20 September 2019
ORLEN to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Poland Using Clariant’s Technology
The license agreement marks a strategic milestone, enabling a full-scale plant for cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues, enhancing biofuel technology and environmental sustainability.
18 September 2019
Graanul Invest Begins Construction of Biomaterials Plant
The new plant will produce biomaterials from wood residues using innovative technology. Supported by EU funding, it aims for high efficiency and low environmental impact, with completion expected in 2020.
17 September 2019
Evonik Breaks Ground on New Polyamide 12 Complex in Marl
The new complex will expand PA 12 capacity by over 50%, with startup in 2021. The €400M investment supports growth in markets like 3D printing and automotive, leveraging advanced technologies.
11 September 2019
Merz and Oncotec Invest in Dessau BioPharmaPark
Merz opens a new filler plant, while Oncotec unveils a robot-controlled filling line and visual inspection system, marking significant investments and expansions at Dessau BioPharmaPark.
10 September 2019
EPC Builds Sodium Dimethyldithiocarbamate Plant in Volzsky, Russia
The plant, commissioned in June 2019, produces 19,230 tons annually using patented variCARBAMATE technology, ensuring high-quality, eco-friendly, and economical production of carbamates for nickel extraction.
9 September 2019
PKN ORLEN Adopts Honeywell Tech to Enhance Petrochemical Output
The UOP MaxEne process boosts ethylene and aromatics production, enhancing naphtha molecule management and profitability for petrochemical operations in Poland.
2 September 2019
Clariant Completes Miscanthus Testing at Straubing Plant
Tests confirm miscanthus can be converted into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol, supporting sustainable bio-based products and circular bio-economy development.
27 August 2019
Nouryon to Double Surfuctants Capacity in Sweden
The €12M expansion in Stenungsund includes a new reactor, boosting production of sustainable technologies for oil, gas, lubricants, fuels, and asphalt, meeting growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.
18 August 2019
MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony
The new facility in Mauna will process 17,500 metric tons of WEEE annually, creating high-quality post-consumer plastics. Initial hiring includes 20 specialists in material flow and quality management.
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.
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.
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