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30 December 2015
Evonik Builds Specialty Copolyester Plant in Witten
The new plant will produce specialty copolyesters for coatings, creating around ten jobs. It aims to meet growing demand for epoxy resin-free can coatings and support customer growth with sustainable products.
4 December 2015
Grupa Azoty to Build €500M Gasification Plant
The new plant will convert Polish coal into methanol or hydrogen, reducing natural gas use by 15%, increasing coal consumption by 1M tonnes annually, and supporting EU climate policy.
1 December 2015
Kalundborg Demonstration Plant Shutdown
The second demonstration campaign moved to Skærbæk, achieving a 93% yield. Results were shared at the 37th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals in San Diego.
5 November 2015
Air Liquide Launches Cryocap™ CO₂ Capture System
Cryocap™ captures CO₂ during hydrogen production, improving efficiency and supporting decarbonization. The system, first used in Normandy, can capture 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
2 November 2015
Mitsubishi Rayon to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in Germany
The new plant in Bavaria will produce SMC materials, boosting capacity to 9,000 tons. This supports the growing demand for lightweight, high-strength automotive parts in Europe.
16 September 2015
Carbios Begins Biodegradable Plastic Production in France
The new pilot plant in France produces biodegradable plastic using enzyme-based technology, advancing development and enabling pre-industrial demonstrations for various applications.
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12 September 2015
ILBOC Lube Base Oils Plant Opens in Cartagena
The new plant, producing high-quality lube base oils for Euro VI engines, has a capacity of 630,000 tons/year, covering 40% of European demand and increasing bulk liquid cargo transport.
8 September 2015
Neste Begins Construction of Bio LPG Facility in Rotterdam
The new facility will produce 40,000 tonnes of Bio LPG annually, reducing carbon footprints without equipment changes. SHV Energy will distribute it across Europe, supporting sustainability goals.
6 September 2015
Celtic Renewables Secures €15M Grant for Biofuel Facility
The grant will fund a biofuel facility using whisky industry leftovers, aiming for industrial production by December 2018, contributing to low carbon goals and creating a new UK industry.
1 September 2015
AkzoNobel to Invest €1.3M in UK Pilot Plant
The new facility will create three jobs, safeguard 28, and support resin development for coatings. Funded partly by the UK government, it enhances the site's R&D capabilities. Start-up in Q1 2016.
1 July 2015
Solvay Begins HDS Production for Energy-Efficient Tires in Poland
The new plant in Wloclawek, Poland, will produce 85,000 tons of HDS annually, creating over 100 jobs and enhancing tire performance and fuel efficiency.
23 June 2015
BASF Launches Pilot Plant for PU-Aerogel Insulating Panels
The new pilot plant produces SLENTITE® PU-aerogel panels, offering high-performance insulation with minimal space requirements, excellent moisture regulation, and design flexibility.
20 June 2015
GFBiochemicals Begins Levulinic Acid Production
The new 10,000 MT/a plant in Caserta, Italy, is now the world's largest for levulinic acid, offering lower prices and new market opportunities. The milestone was achieved on schedule.
9 June 2015
WACKER Opens Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen
The new plant produces 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, ensuring long-term supply for polymer powders. The €8 million investment strengthens market and cost positions.
29 May 2015
Bayer's New CO2-Based Plastics Line in Dormagen
A new production line in Germany will use CO2 to produce polyols for polyurethane foam. The plant aims for 5,000 metric tons annually, reducing reliance on petroleum and advancing sustainable materials.
16 April 2015
Total's Refining Strategy: Upgrading Donges, Transforming La Mède
Investing €600M to upgrade Donges and transform La Mède into a biorefinery, ensuring long-term profitability and adapting to market trends without layoffs or forced relocations.
10 April 2015
Messer Invests in New Air Separation Unit in Slovenia
A €15M air separation unit in Slovenia will create 20 jobs, supply oxygen to Knauf, and reduce emissions. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for various industries.
1 April 2015
INVISTA Begins European Production of TERRIN™ Polyols
Production of TERRIN™ polyols in Vlissingen, Netherlands, offers Europe sustainable, cost-effective polyurethane solutions. Showcased at Urethanes Technology Europe exhibition, April 14-16, Maastricht.
19 March 2015
Reym Acquires CLD in Delfzijl
Reym plans to use the 6-hectare site for its Delfzijl branch, training, and tech development. A Waste Processing Plant will be built with ATM, offering comprehensive services in Eemsdelta.
11 March 2015
Sappi to Build Nanocellulose Pilot Plant in the Netherlands
The pilot plant will produce low-cost Cellulose NanoFibrils using proprietary technology, aiming for diverse applications. It will leverage renewable raw materials and benefit from local partnerships.
5 March 2015
Perstorp Launches New Oxo Plant in Sweden
The new plant in Stenungsund boosts Oxo capacity by 150,000 tonnes/year, enhancing reliability and integration for plasticizers, lubricants, adhesives, and surfactants.
4 March 2015
Talga to Build Graphene Plant in Germany
The plant will cost under A$1M, produce 100-200 tpa of graphene, and is set for Q3 2015. German agencies offer incentives. Dr. Georg Hochwimmer appointed as Technical Manager.
3 March 2015
WACKER Builds Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen
The new plant will produce 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, enhancing supply security and meeting rising demand for high-quality polymeric binders. Completion is set for Q2 2015.
1 March 2015
GFBiochemicals Launches Commercial Production of Levulinic Acid
New management team with extensive industry experience joins to drive commercialization. Production starts Summer 2015 in Italy, scaling to 8,000 MT/yr by 2017.
16 February 2015
Uhde Inventa-Fischer Secures Polyamide 6 Plant Contract
The new plant in Tarnow, Poland, will produce 80,000 metric tons of polyamide 6 annually using a cost-effective, feedstock-saving process. The project includes engineering, equipment supply, and supervision.
6 February 2015
Indorama Expands PTA Plant in Rotterdam
The PTA plant's capacity will increase from 350 to 600 kilotonnes per year with a new RTO unit. PET recycling technology is also being developed, enhancing production capacity significantly.
4 February 2015
Styrolution Launches SBC Pilot Plant
The new Antwerp SBC pilot plant enhances R&D, supports daily operations, and aids in developing specialty styrenics, offering customers efficient material testing and faster product development.
3 February 2015
PPG Expands Silica Production in Delfzijl
Increasing silica production by 15,000 tons annually, PPG aims to meet rising global demand for Agilon performance silica, enhancing tire efficiency and industrial applications. Expansion completes in 2016.
18 December 2014
Yara Inaugurates New Pilot Plants in Porsgrunn
A ceremony marked the launch of pilot plants focusing on efficiency, environmental impact, and R&D. Key speeches highlighted investments, emissions reduction, and the importance of land-based industry.
10 December 2014
Evonik Launches New Units for Crosslinking Activators
New units produce TAC and TAICROS® for enhanced plastics and rubber. Benefits include improved solar panel protection, faster lamination, and increased aging resistance in automotive materials.
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