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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 February 2015
ChemCom Industries Invests €4.2M in New Fertilizer Facility in Delfzijl
The new facility will produce raw materials for high-performance fertilizers. The project, supported by a €800,000 subsidy, aims to secure existing jobs and foster strategic partnerships.
1 November 2014
New Bisphenol Plant Opens in Bitterfeld
The plant produces specialty bisphenol for high-heat plastics used in automotive and electrical industries. It marks the first Japanese investment in Saxony-Anhalt, doubling capacity to 10,000 tons annually.
13 October 2014
Repsol-SK Launch Cartagena Base Oil Plant
The new Cartagena plant, Europe's largest, produces 630,000 tons of high-quality base lubricants annually. Built with a €250M investment, it meets ISO 9001 standards and supports Euro VI engines.
7 October 2014
Linde to Build Air Separation Unit in Eastern Germany
The new unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to ArcelorMittal's steelworks, enhancing energy efficiency and flexibility. It will replace an older facility and also provide liquid gases to the regional market.
6 October 2014
2nd Generation Ethanol Plant to be Built in Slovakia
The plant in Strazske will produce 55,000 metric tons of cellulosic ethanol annually using non-food biomass. It will utilize PROESATM technology and generate power and steam from lignin by-products.
14 August 2014
New Bioethanol Plant in Finland
A new bioethanol plant in Kajaani will use local sawdust, start production in mid-2016, and produce 10 million liters annually. The project supports Finland’s climate goals and will create jobs.
31 July 2014
Westlake Chemical Acquires Vinnolit Holdings GmbH
The acquisition includes six production sites in Germany and the UK, adding significant PVC, VCM, and caustic soda capacity. Vinnolit will operate under its name, retaining its headquarters and 1,400 employees.
11 July 2014
New CO2 Plant at Industriepark Höchst Reduces Emissions and Conserves Resources
A new CO2 plant at Industriepark Höchst purifies and liquefies CO2 from vinyl acetate production, achieving high purity and energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving supply reliability.
17 June 2014
Yara Acquires Full Ownership of Le Havre Urea Plant
Yara now fully owns the Le Havre urea plant, enhancing management and flexibility. This acquisition boosts urea production by 160,000 metric tons annually, expanding sales in various markets.
16 June 2014
Matrìca Opens Green Chemistry Plant in Italy for Bio-Based Monomers and Intermediates
The plant converts vegetable oils into monomers and intermediates for bio-products. Two more plants will produce extensor oils, bio-lubricants, plasticizers, and cosmetic bases. Total investment: €180M.
15 May 2014
Infinita and Musim Mas Partner to Restart Biodiesel Production in Spain
The agreement will boost competitiveness and secure the future of biodiesel plants in Ferrol and Castellón, which faced economic challenges since 2011. Production capacity totals 900,000 tons annually.
23 April 2014
Kemira Starts Production at New Tarragona Plant
The new plant produces aluminum and iron-based coagulants for water treatment, leveraging a partnership with Bayer MaterialScience for raw materials, enhancing Kemira's market position in EMEA.
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