Home
News
Topics
Sectors
Reports
Events
Clusters
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
Search
About Us
Sign in
Chemical Industry News, Data & Insights
About Us
Sign in
Home
News
Topics
Sectors
Reports
Events
Clusters
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
New Projects and Expansions news
(page 103)
13 November 2019
LANXESS Restructures Organometal Operations at Bergkamen
Expanding aluminum-based organometal production; selling tin-based organometal business to PMC Group; aims for stable, profitable growth.
13 November 2019
Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg
The new facility in Grünheide and a design center in Berlin will create 10,000 jobs by late 2021, boosting Germany's e-mobility and battery production, supported by government subsidies and infrastructure investments.
13 November 2019
BASF's Chemetall Expands Langelsheim Facility
A new lab and office building were inaugurated in Langelsheim, enhancing production of aerospace technologies and Naftoseal® aircraft sealants to meet growing market demands.
7 November 2019
Avantium Unveils Plant-Based MEG Demonstration Plant
The new plant in the Netherlands produces plant-based MEG and MPG, reducing reliance on fossil resources. It marks a step towards commercial-scale production and ongoing partnerships for bio-based solutions.
6 November 2019
Belkali-Migao Opens First Potassium Nitrate Plant in Belarus
The new plant's first stage will produce 80,000 tons of potassium nitrate annually, boosting exports and regional investment. The second stage will increase capacity to 160,000 tons.
4 November 2019
Alpla Enters HDPE Recycling
The company expands its recycling operations by acquiring two Spanish HDPE recycling plants, increasing capacity to 35,000 tonnes annually, and aims to enhance sustainable packaging production.
The right choices in the European chemical industry
Save time with
chemXplore Alpha
Learn more
1 November 2019
PQ Group Holdings Expands Catalyst Portfolio with INEOS Agreement
The agreement enhances PQ's catalyst offerings and customer reach, while INEOS gains product breadth, benefiting both companies and their customers.
1 November 2019
Bondalti Opens New Plant in Spain
The new plant in Torrelavega, Spain, with a €60M investment, produces chlorine, caustic soda, and more, creating 150 jobs and enhancing production capacity and sustainability.
1 November 2019
HIRSCH Servo Group Expands into France
HIRSCH acquires six EPS insulation facilities and 49.9% of Isossol SAS in France. The deal, in partnership with BEWiSynbra, strengthens their market position and is expected to close by year-end.
25 October 2019
Construction Starts at Northvolt Ett in Sweden
Construction has begun on a major lithium-ion battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, with the first steel columns raised. The facility will feature extensive automation and aims to deliver cells by 2021.
24 October 2019
Kemira Invests Millions in UK Water Treatment Chemicals Production
The investment will nearly double the Goole plant's capacity, driven by rising demand for coagulants due to stricter phosphorus removal regulations, ensuring customers meet future standards.
21 October 2019
Ercros Expands Chlorine-Caustic Soda Plant
The expansion adds 26,000 t/year capacity, bringing total chlorine production to 217,000 t/year. Ercros now uses membrane technology, meeting the best available technology standards.
17 October 2019
Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon® FKM Capacity in Italy by 30%
The increased capacity will support demand in automotive, oil & gas, and semiconductor industries, enhancing applications like turbochargers, seals, and gaskets, and ensuring high purity in electronics.
16 October 2019
Novamont Begins Demo Plant for Furandicarboxylic Acid Production
A 10M-euro investment will fund a demo plant for FDCA, used in biodegradable materials and food packaging. Supported by Invitalia, completion is expected by end of 2021.
16 October 2019
Nouryon to Build Sustainable Ethylene Amines Facility
A new demo plant in Sweden showcases a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency. Full-scale production plans are underway.
14 October 2019
Química del Cinca to Boost Chlorine Production in Monzon
Expanding to 60,000 t/year in 2020, the investment includes increasing production of calcium chloride, aluminium salts, and iron salts.
12 October 2019
Novamont Boosts MATER-BI® Production to 150,000 Tonnes
The Patrica plant now produces 40,000 tonnes of compostable biopolymers, enhancing efficiency, diversifying sites, and supporting sustainability with a €100M investment and 90 employees.
8 October 2019
Arkema Boosts Orgasol® Polyamide Powder Capacity in France
A new production line at Mont increases global capacity by 50% to meet demand in coatings, personal care, composites, and 3D printing markets, supporting growth in advanced materials.
7 October 2019
BASF invests €20M in Quantafuel for chemical recycling of plastic waste
The investment will enhance pyrolysis technology, optimize chemical recycling, and license it. BASF gains first refusal rights on output, aiming to replace fossil resources and support sustainability goals.
4 October 2019
Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling
A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
30 September 2019
BASF to Expand Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp
The expansion will add 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, costing over €500 million. It includes a second ethylene oxide line and derivatives plants for surfactants, glycol ethers, and alkoxylates.
27 September 2019
MOL and thyssenkrupp Begin Polyol Complex in Hungary
The new polyol plant in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons annually by 2021, using efficient, eco-friendly technologies. This investment strengthens the region's chemical industry and value chain.
26 September 2019
Synthomer Expands Acrylic Dispersions Facility in Germany
The new 36,000-tonne expansion boosts capacity by over 30%, enhancing production of specialty acrylics for Paints & Coatings, Construction Chemicals, Technical Textiles, Adhesives, and Sealants.
26 September 2019
BASF Boosts Neopentyl Glycol Capacity
Capacity at the Ludwigshafen NPG plant increased by 10,000 metric tons. Total capacity now 215,000 metric tons. NPG is key for polyester, alkyd resins, and powder coatings in various industries.
25 September 2019
Eni Opens Gela Bio-Refinery
The Gela plant processes 750,000 tonnes/year of biofuels from waste. It reduces emissions by 70%, employs 426 people, and enhances environmental sustainability with advanced technology.
24 September 2019
Solvay Expands Bicarbonate Production in Bulgaria
Increasing soda ash capacity in Wyoming and bicarbonate in Bulgaria, the investments total €185M over three years, addressing global demand in various applications and improving air quality.
20 September 2019
LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility
The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
20 September 2019
ORLEN to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Poland Using Clariant’s Technology
The license agreement marks a strategic milestone, enabling a full-scale plant for cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues, enhancing biofuel technology and environmental sustainability.
18 September 2019
St1 to Build Biorefinery for Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel in Sweden
The new biorefinery will produce renewable fuels, reducing CO2 emissions. Investments include a hydrogen plant, renewable fuel plant, and infrastructure, totaling 200 million euros. Production starts in 2022.
18 September 2019
Graanul Invest Begins Construction of Biomaterials Plant
The new plant will produce biomaterials from wood residues using innovative technology. Supported by EU funding, it aims for high efficiency and low environmental impact, with completion expected in 2020.
← Previous
Next →
