Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships news (page 41)

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  1 September 2016

  LANXESS Acquires Chemours' Clean and Disinfect Business

  The acquisition, valued at EUR 210 million, enhances LANXESS' North American presence and is expected to boost EPS and EBITDA. The business includes disinfectants, potassium monopersulfate, and chlorine dioxide.
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  24 August 2016

  GETEC Acquires Emmtec Industry Park from Nuon

  GETEC will acquire Emmtec Industry Park, ensuring employment for 200 staff. The deal, pending antitrust approval, aims to enhance GETEC's European market presence and competencies in the chemical industry.
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  27 July 2016

  Musim Mas Europe Acquires Dutch Glycerine Refinery

  DGR, established in 2014, is the largest crude glycerine refinery globally. Located in Delfzijl Chemical Park, it offers easy access to European markets and serves diverse industries.
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  27 July 2016

  Veolia Acquires Szakoly Biomass Power Plant in Hungary

  The Szakoly plant, operational since 2009, produces 130 GWh annually. The acquisition strengthens Veolia's renewable energy footprint in Hungary, aiming for efficient management and potential cogeneration.
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  16 June 2016

  Emerald Kalama Expands HCA and ACA Production at UK Facility

  The expansion at the UK facility will boost production of HCA and ACA to meet rising demand in fragrance and personal care markets, with full operations expected in 2017.
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  3 May 2016

  DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site

  The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.

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  26 April 2016

  Zenith Energy Acquires BP's Amsterdam Terminal

  Zenith plans to invest $100M in the Amsterdam terminal to enhance LPG storage. The facility, in the ARA region, has over six million barrels of capacity and extensive connectivity for transport.
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  1 April 2016

  UBE Merges Three Spanish Subsidiaries

  The merger, effective March 31, 2016, aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the business platform in Spain, focusing on nylon, caprolactam, and fine chemicals production.
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  20 March 2016

  Synthomer Acquires Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings

  The $226M acquisition, funded by cash and credit, enhances Synthomer's market position, adding 750 employees, 7 sites, and $370M in sales. Expected synergies are $12M by 2018 with $21M in costs.
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  15 March 2016

  BASF and Avantium to Form JV for FDCA Plant in Antwerp

  The JV will produce FDCA using Avantium's YXY process, aiming for a 50,000 metric ton plant in Antwerp. FDCA-based PEF offers improved packaging properties and recyclability.
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  3 February 2016

  Zenith Energy Acquires Amsterdam Terminal from BP

  The acquired terminal in Amsterdam has over six million barrels of storage, advanced blending capabilities, and significant expansion potential. BP will remain a key customer.
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  15 December 2015

  Honeywell Acquires Sigma-Aldrich's Research Chemicals Business

  The acquisition enhances Honeywell's portfolio with high-purity solutions for drug discovery and lab applications, integrating Fluka and Sigma-Aldrich brands into its Fine Chemicals business.
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  3 December 2015

  Celanese Sells Tarragona Emulsions Unit to IQOXE

  The sale includes a 25,000mt emulsions unit with 29 employees. Celanese will still market certain products. The VAE unit will close due to lack of buyers, with production ceasing in October.
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  10 November 2015

  MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary

  A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
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  9 November 2015

  INEOS, ExxonMobil, and Shell to Supply US Ethane to Fife Ethylene Plant

  The Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland will receive US ethane from INEOS' new Grangemouth terminal, enhancing feedstock supply and securing jobs. The plant has an annual capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
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  2 November 2015

  Evonik Acquires Dutch Hydrogen Peroxide Producer

  The acquisition includes the Delfzijl plant, boosting H2O2 capacity in Europe to over 250,000 metric tons annually, enhancing service and meeting regional demand.
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  1 November 2015

  Evonik Acquires Hydrogen Peroxide Producer in Delfzijl

  The acquisition boosts hydrogen peroxide capacity in Europe to over 250,000 metric tons annually, enhancing service and meeting regional demand. The Resource Efficiency segment generated €4 billion in 2014.
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  30 September 2015

  ACP to Invest in CO2 Recovery Unit in Odessa

  The unit will recover waste CO2 from OPZ’s ammonia plant, producing 100,000t annually. Investment is 15-20 million euros, targeting the food, beverage, and transport cooling industries.
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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.
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  10 September 2015

  Unipetrol to Build New Polyethylene Unit

  The €310M project will replace an older unit, boosting capacity to 270 kt/year. Construction starts Q2 2016, with local subcontractors. The new unit uses INEOS technology and targets new industrial segments.
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  28 August 2015

  VYNOVA to Build New KOH Facility at Tessenderlo

  The new facility will replace the mercury cellroom, boosting KOH production. ICIG will become Europe's leading KOH producer with two sites, enhancing its commitment to the industry and customers.
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  27 August 2015

  Valmet to Install Emission Control System for CIECH Soda Polska

  Valmet will supply a flue gas desulphurization and denitrification system to a CHP plant in Poland, reducing emissions and extending plant life. The project is valued at around EUR 40 million.
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  27 July 2015

  Solvay to Build High Purity H2O2 Plant in Italy

  A new plant in Italy will meet rising demand for high purity H2O2 in the electronics industry, reflecting growth in Solvay's electronic wet chemicals business and potential for future expansions.
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  16 June 2015

  AkzoNobel and Evonik Form Chlorine/Potassium Hydroxide JV

  The JV will build a membrane electrolysis plant in Germany by end-2017, producing 130,000 tons of potassium hydroxide and 82,000 tons of chlorine annually, enhancing sustainability and market positions.
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  12 June 2015

  OCI N.V. to Acquire BioMCN

  The acquisition includes a methanol plant in the Netherlands, enhancing OCI's European market presence. BioMCN's glycerin activities will continue separately.
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  4 June 2015

  New Partners Join Waste-to-Chemicals Consortium

  The consortium aims to convert waste into chemicals using proven technology, with plans to establish Europe's first plant. The study results will be published later this year.
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  11 May 2015

  Nippon Shokubai to Expand SAP and Build New AA Plant in Antwerp

  The investment includes a 100,000 T/Y SAP plant expansion and a new 100,000 T/Y AA plant, enhancing supply stability and increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 T/Y. Completion by May 2018.
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  17 April 2015

  Air Liquide Launches Hydrogen Unit in Germany

  The new unit at Chempark Dormagen produces 22,000 tonnes of hydrogen and 120,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide annually, supplying Bayer's TDI plant and other customers via a 600 km pipeline.
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  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.
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  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.