Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships news (page 78)

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  11 February 2011

  Kemira to Build Coagulant Plants in Germany and Spain

  The EUR 40 million investment will utilize HCl from Bayer's polyurethane production for water treatment. Existing plants in the Netherlands and Spain will be restructured, with minimal personnel impact.
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  14 January 2011

  Messer Opens Oxygen Plant in Estonia

  A new oxygen plant in Järvakandi produces 2,650 m³/hr for Owens-Illinois, reducing emissions and energy use with oxy-fuel technology, aiding sustainability and efficiency in glass production.
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  28 July 2010

  IGEST.RES to Open Chemical Waste Treatment Plant at BASF Tarragona

  The new plant will recycle 15,000 tons of hydrocarbons and treat 25,000 tons of industrial water annually, creating 25 jobs. It leverages BASF's infrastructure for enhanced synergies and services.
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  16 July 2010

  Stepan Europe Acquires Alfa Systems in Poland

  The acquisition includes a plant in Brzeg Dolny with 25,000 metric tons of polyester polyol and 15,000 metric tons of polyurethane systems capacity, enhancing Stepan's reach in Central and Eastern Europe.
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  30 June 2010

  Neste Oil Sells Sines Plant to Repsol

  The sale of the Sines ETBE plant will slightly boost Neste Oil's Q2 results. The plant, with a 50,000-tonne capacity, was converted to ETBE production in 2005.
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  8 March 2010

  Total to Repurpose Dunkirk Refinery

  The Dunkirk refinery will shut down due to declining demand. The site will host new activities, including logistics, training, and biofuel projects, ensuring no layoffs and job guarantees for all employees.

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  1 January 2010

  Borealis in Burghausen: From Hydropower to High-Tech Hub

  Bavaria's hydropower origins evolved into a modern industrial hub, boosting polyolefin production from 1989 to 2006, with significant capacity expansions and technological advancements.
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  1 November 2009

  CEA BtL Project in Bure-Saudron

  A BtL pilot plant in Bure-Saudron will convert 75,000 tonnes of forestry and agricultural residues into 23,000 tonnes/year of biofuel using advanced gasification and synthesis technologies.
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  1 September 2009

  LUKOIL Acquires 45% Stake in Zeeland Refinery

  The $600M deal allows LUKOIL to replace Dow Chemical as Total’s partner, enhancing its position in North Western Europe with access to advanced refining capabilities and strategic infrastructure.
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  5 March 2009

  BASF and Dow Complete Start-Up of HPPO Plant in Antwerp

  The world's largest HPPO plant is now operational, offering significant economic and environmental benefits, including reduced wastewater, lower energy usage, and simplified raw material integration.
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  8 February 2007

  France: Air Liquide and Total Launch CO2 Capture Project

  The project involves using oxycombustion to capture and store CO2 in a former gas pool. Up to 150,000 tonnes will be injected over two years, starting November 2008. Air Liquide is also active in similar projects globally.
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  12 July 2006

  Seal Sands Chemicals Licenses Biocompatibles' Polymer Technology

  The agreement grants patent rights, process technology, and trademarks for PC Technology™, enhancing manufacturing and market control, especially in eye care. Expansion into new markets is planned.
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  3 May 2006

  Akzo Nobel Expands Coatings Operations in Spain

  The company sold its Sant Adriá de Besós site to Urbis and will build a new facility near Barcelona, aiming to enhance efficiency and market presence in Spain's decorative coatings sector.
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  5 April 2006

  CEPSA and Bio Oils to Build Biodiesel Plant in Huelva, Spain

  The €40M plant will produce 200,000 tons of biodiesel annually, creating 35 jobs. It aims to reduce Spain's energy reliance and support renewable energy targets, operational by late 2007.