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30 June 2017
HAROPA Named Best European and Green Port
HAROPA won awards for Best Seaport in Europe and Best Green Port, recognized for efficient Asian market solutions and strong environmental initiatives, including multimodality and emission reduction.
27 June 2017
CARBIOS and TechnipFMC Partner on PET Enzymatic Biorecycling
The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.
27 June 2017
Kemira Launches Strength Resin Plant in Estella
The new plant in Estella produces high-efficiency strength resins for tissue, laminate, and packaging, meeting growing demand in Europe and the Middle East with advanced production technologies.
23 June 2017
Eramet Invests €34.5M to Upgrade Sandouville Plant
The Sandouville plant adapts to a new nickel matte supplier from Finland, completing a €34.5M process transformation. The facility will gradually restart, aiming for full production by 2018.
22 June 2017
Clariant Enhances R&D for Agricultural Solutions
A new R&D greenhouse at Clariant Innovation Center enables advanced testing for crop protection, management, and yield-enhancement, accelerating development and market readiness.
21 June 2017
BASF Expands Engineering Plastics Plant
The expanded plant in Schwarzheide boosts production by 70,000 tons annually, creating 50 jobs. It enhances flexibility and meets rising demand, especially in automotive and electronics sectors.
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20 June 2017
QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award
The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
19 June 2017
BASF Expands Tinopal® CBS Production in Switzerland
Investment in Monthey site boosts capacity for Tinopal® CBS, meeting rising global demand. Enhancements include state-of-the-art drying tower and automated packing line.
16 June 2017
Takeda Completes New Manufacturing Facilities in Germany
The new facility in Oranienburg, costing 100M euros, will start by end-2017, creating 180 jobs. It enhances production for global markets, supported by German and Brandenburg subsidies.
13 June 2017
Nel ASA secures NOK 450 million power-to-gas deal with H2V PRODUCT
The agreement involves designing, constructing, and maintaining renewable hydrogen plants in France, aiming to inject hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, with potential expansion to 700 MW by 2025.
12 June 2017
INEOS Announces Major European Expansion
Plans include a new PDH unit and increased ethylene capacity at sites in Belgium, Scotland, and Norway, boosting self-sufficiency and supporting derivative businesses and polymer plants.
8 June 2017
EUR 25 Million Subsidy Granted for PEF Industry Consortium
A consortium of 11 companies received a EUR 25 million subsidy to establish a supply chain for bio-based FDCA and PEF, including a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp, aiming to replace fossil-based packaging.
7 June 2017
H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022
The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
2 June 2017
Linde Secures Contract for Russian Olefin Plant
Linde will supply an olefin plant in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with a capacity of 600,000 tonnes of ethylene annually, doubling in future. The plant will start operations in 2022.
2 June 2017
AkzoNobel Expands Micronutrient Capacity in Europe
€10M investment in Sweden to boost chelated micronutrient production, meeting rising demand due to poor soil conditions and population growth. Completion expected next year.
31 May 2017
Takeda to Build New Production Facility in Ireland
The new facility will expand Takeda's Grange Castle site, creating 40 jobs and producing NINLARO® for global markets. Construction starts June 2017, with operations beginning in late 2018.
31 May 2017
Kilfrost Boosts European Winter Readiness
A new plant in Antwerp will produce de- and anti-icing fluids, enhancing supply security and flexibility. This investment addresses past supply challenges and strengthens market position.
30 May 2017
Cambrex Expands Capacity and Adds Continuous Flow Technology in Sweden
The Karlskoga facility now has new reactors and a continuous flow unit, boosting production efficiency and flexibility for high purity intermediates, with completion expected by Q3 2017.
26 May 2017
Q8Oils Opens Advanced Blending Plant in Antwerp
The new plant, with a $100M investment, has a capacity of 125M litres, scalable to 250M. It features advanced facilities, excellent logistics, and stringent quality control, supporting growth in Europe.
23 May 2017
Chevron Phillips Expands Organosulfur Capacity in Belgium
The Tessenderlo plant increased Ethyl Mercaptan and Tetrahydrothiophene production by 65%. This expansion ensures a reliable global supply for various applications.
17 May 2017
Ercros Gains Approval to Expand Chlorine Production in Sabiñánigo
The Aragonese Institute for Environmental Management approved a 12M euro investment to expand chlorine production using membrane technology, offsetting closures of mercury-based plants.
11 May 2017
Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex
The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.
10 May 2017
Rain Carbon Inc. Plans New Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resins Plant in The Netherlands
The new plant will produce 20,000 metric tons of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins annually, enhancing the existing product line and meeting rising demand for high-quality, colorless adhesives.
26 April 2017
Aker Solutions Secures Carbon Capture Contracts from Yara and Norcem
Norway funds carbon capture studies aiming for operational plants by 2022. Aker Solutions' technology, tested in Brevik, will be used. Studies to complete by September, with FEED work until mid-2018.
26 April 2017
Sines, Portugal: Key Entry Point for US Energy Exports
Sines is highlighted as a strategic hub for US LNG exports to Europe, potentially stabilizing energy supply and reducing dependency. The area is targeted for investment in the natural gas industry.
25 April 2017
LANXESS Invests in Antwerp Production Site
Investing EUR 25M in 2017, the company enhances efficiency at its Lillo site, crucial for high-tech plastics used in automotive, electrical, and electronics industries.
25 April 2017
WACKER Enhances Ketene Production in Burghausen
A new reactor for isopropenyl acetate boosts production capacity by 2,500 tons annually. WACKER also takes over sales of calcium acetylacetonate, enhancing supply chain integration and product quality.
24 April 2017
Arkema Expands Specialty Molecular Sieve Production in Honfleur
The new facility supports growth in refining and petrochemicals, especially in Asia and the Middle East, with a €60 million investment, creating 15 jobs and enhancing recycling and working conditions.
20 April 2017
BASF Enhances Sustainable Silica Adsorbent Production in Germany
New dryers at the Nienburg site boost output and cut CO2 emissions, enhancing production of high-performance silica adsorbents for various industries, including natural gas and automotive.
11 April 2017
BioMCN Delfzijl Advances Sustainability with CO2 Injection
A new CO2 injection method boosts bio-methanol production to 15,000 tons, creating jobs and aligning with regional sustainability goals. The project receives over €110,000 in grants.
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