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19 October 2020
MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary
The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
24 September 2020
Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub
The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.
21 September 2020
Air Liquide Invests €70 Million in Polish Copper Industry
A new Air Separation Unit will supply 1,500 tonnes of oxygen daily to KGHM's Głogów site, enhancing copper production efficiency and reducing emissions. Completion is set for early 2015.
21 September 2020
Evonik and Siemens Launch CO2-to-Chemicals Pilot Plant in Germany
A new pilot plant in Marl uses renewable energy to convert CO2 and water into specialty chemicals, aiming to advance climate-friendly production and energy storage through artificial photosynthesis.
21 September 2020
BASF Invests €16M in Pyrum for Tire Pyrolysis
The investment will expand pyrolysis plant capacity, producing up to 100,000 tons of pyrolysis oil for high-quality recycled plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting circular economy goals.
10 September 2020
Loop and Suez to Build Europe's First Infinite Loop™ Recycling Facility
The facility will use advanced recycling to produce 100% recycled, infinitely recyclable PET plastic, reducing CO2 emissions by 180,000 tons annually and meeting rising demand for sustainable packaging.
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8 September 2020
LyondellBasell Launches Pilot Molecular Recycling Facility in Italy
The new facility uses MoReTec technology to recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals. It processes 5-10 kg of waste per hour.
27 August 2020
Repsol Expands Polymer Production in Tarragona
In 2021, a Tarragona plant will produce high-impact polymers for automotive and other sectors, enhancing safety and reducing emissions. The project aligns with net zero emissions goals by 2050.
26 August 2020
Haldor Topsoe Joins Danish Sustainable Fuel Initiative
Topsoe will provide carbon reduction tech for a Danish project aiming to produce renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel by 2030, with stages starting from 2023 and scaling up to 1.3 GW capacity.
18 August 2020
CDTaee® Bio-ethers Unit Launched at Hellenic Petroleum, Greece
The revamped CDTaee unit produces bio-ethers, resolves blending constraints, and creates high-octane TAEE for gasoline, aiding in meeting biofuel requirements and environmental standards.
7 August 2020
Nouryon to Boost MCA Production in Delfzijl
The expansion will increase MCA capacity by over 20% to meet market growth and internal demand, leveraging advanced technologies for efficiency and sustainability.
27 July 2020
Clariant and Eta Bio Sign License Agreement for Cellulosic Ethanol Technology in Bulgaria
Eta Bio will build a plant in Bulgaria to produce cellulosic ethanol from wheat straw using sunliquid® technology, enhancing sustainability and creating new revenue streams in the agricultural sector.
23 July 2020
Air Liquide Invests in Renewable-Ready Oxygen Plant in Rotterdam
Investing €125M, the new plant will produce 2,200 tons of oxygen daily, store 40 MWh of energy, and reduce electricity use by 10%, supporting renewable energy and lowering environmental impact.
15 July 2020
Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility
The new facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now operational, producing silicones and SMPs for various applications, enhancing supply reliability and product innovation despite Covid-19 challenges.
1 July 2020
Grupa Azoty Launches Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy
The new plant produces 2,600 tons of granulated ammonium nitrate daily, meeting agricultural demand. The investment of PLN 430 million includes production, logistics, and storage facilities.
29 June 2020
Carbios Starts Building Industrial Plant for PET Recycling Technology
The plant in Lyon will generate data to optimize the enzymatic recycling process, validate performance, and produce monomers for regulatory approval, aiming for commercial operations by Q2 2021.
26 June 2020
Teijin Expands Carbon Fiber Capacity in Germany
Production capacity for Tenax™-E HT C604 6mm increased by 40% to meet rising demand in European electronics and medical device sectors, enhancing flexibility and supply within Europe.
24 June 2020
Lafarge, OMV, VERBUND, Borealis to Capture and Utilize CO2 on Industrial Scale
The project aims to capture CO2 from cement production, convert it into synthetic fuels and plastics, and achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through cross-sector collaboration and green hydrogen.
23 June 2020
INA Seeks Strategic Investment Status for Biorefinery Project
Despite challenges, the company advances its Sisak site transformation, focusing on bioethanol from biomass. Key steps include tech agreements, miscanthus trials, and EU funding applications.
11 June 2020
Isobionics® Opens New Distillation Plant at Brightlands Chemelot Campus
The new plant will enable in-house distillation and development of new flavors and fragrances, supported by a subsidy from the Province of Limburg. Production is set to start by the end of November.
11 June 2020
Mitsui Chemicals Opens First European PP Compounding Site
The new site in the Netherlands integrates research, production, and sales, enhancing lightweighting solutions for automakers. Despite COVID-19, demand for PP compounds in auto parts is expected to grow.
3 June 2020
Arkema and Nutrien agree US supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride for Calvert City
US$150m investment to build a 40 kt/year AHF plant in Aurora (NC); startup H1 2022; half output to fluoropolymers, rest to low‑GWP fluorogases; uses phosphate‑derived fluoride.
26 May 2020
Danish Companies Collaborate on Sustainable Fuel Project
The project aims to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel facility by 2023, scaling up by 2030 to produce 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes.
12 May 2020
PKN ORLEN to Build IPA Unit in Poland
The new IPA unit will use acetone by-product from phenol production, enhancing Poland's petrochemical capabilities and economic security, with potential to add PLN 1.5bn to annual operating profit.
22 April 2020
Recycling Technologies to Open First European Site at Brightlands Chemelot Campus
A new plastic chemical recycling machine, the RT7000, will be installed in the Netherlands, marking the company's first site outside the UK. The next steps include securing permits and planning.
21 April 2020
thyssenkrupp to Build Second PET Plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey
The new plant in Gaziantep will double production capacity to 432,000 tons/year, using the MTR® process for energy efficiency and recycling. Completion is planned for 2022.
21 April 2020
INEOS and PLASTIC ENERGY to Build Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant
The new plant will convert waste plastic into raw material for new plastic, using advanced recycling technology. Trials show success in producing virgin polymer for various applications.
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.
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