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6 June 2013
Solvay to Strengthen Global Soda Ash Leadership
Plans to cut €100M/year in European costs by 2016, expand North American trona mining, and close a Portuguese unit. Aims to boost efficiency and address overcapacity, impacting 450 jobs by 2016.
3 June 2013
Ferro Expands Dibenzoates Production Capacity
The new Antwerp facility will produce 28,000 metric tons of non-phthalate plasticizers annually, enhancing market position and integrating benzoic acid production for improved product offerings.
3 June 2013
Clariant Advances Second-Generation Bioethanol Production
The sunliquid® process now efficiently converts corn stover and sugarcane bagasse into bioethanol, reducing greenhouse gases by 95% and avoiding competition with food production.
22 May 2013
Total Approves €1 Billion Modernization of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemical Platform
The project includes a new refinery complex and plant, shutting down outdated facilities, and maintaining the workforce. The upgrades aim to enhance competitiveness and meet environmental standards.
7 May 2013
Solvay and INEOS to Form Leading PVC Producer
The joint venture will combine European chlorvinyls activities, creating a top-three global PVC producer with EUR 4.3 billion in sales, 5,650 employees, and significant operational synergies.
6 May 2013
Novo Nordisk Invests DKK 380 Million in Kalundborg Plant
The investment will create 50 jobs and convert existing facilities for semaglutide production, a new type 2 diabetes treatment. The plant will be operational by Q1 2014.
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18 April 2013
LANXESS Opens New EPDM Headquarters in Netherlands
The new headquarters in Sittard-Geleen will manage global EPDM rubber operations, integrating management, R&D, and production. The site emphasizes sustainability and innovation.
8 April 2013
Musim Mas to Build Ethoxylation Facility at Dow Benelux Site in Terneuzen
The new facility will produce surfactants for personal care and detergents, creating jobs and boosting local economy. Dow Benelux will supply raw materials and services.
2 April 2013
LANXESS Expands Ion Exchange Resin Production in Leverkusen
Investing EUR 10M, the company adds a new production line and food-grade packaging facility, boosting capacity by 30%. The Ion Exchange Resins unit is now Liquid Purification Technologies.
28 March 2013
UC RUSAL to Convert Aughinish Refinery to Gas
The Aughinish refinery in Ireland will replace oil-fired boilers with gas-powered steam generators by 2014, enhancing economic and environmental performance amid a broader modernization effort.
21 March 2013
Huntsman Invests $135M in US and European MDI Plants
$135M investment to boost MDI capacity in Geismar, USA by 50ktes and upgrade Rotterdam, Netherlands site. New facilities to enhance production and flexibility, leveraging US shale gas benefits.
15 March 2013
Clariant Expands in Poland
New facility in Konstantynów Łódźki will double production capacity for color concentrates, add jobs, and include a production site, lab, warehouse, and offices. Investment: CHF 11.3 million.
22 February 2013
Clariant Opens AMPS Polymers Plant in Tarragona
The new plant in Tarragona, a EUR 16 million investment, creates 32 jobs, uses modern technology for lower energy consumption, and produces specialty polysulfonates for various industrial applications.
15 February 2013
EU Launches Initiative to Boost Low Carbon Industry
The EU's LOCIMAP project aims to enhance Europe's low carbon industrial base by integrating manufacturing complexes for higher efficiency and lower emissions, addressing energy and regulatory challenges.
13 February 2013
Solvay to Build Silica Plant in Poland
The new 85,000-ton HDS plant in Poland and capacity expansion in China will boost global production by 30%, supporting growth in Eastern Europe, Russia, and beyond. Completion expected Q3 2014.
7 February 2013
€65 Million Investment in Rotterdam Port
A new carbon monoxide unit will double production capacity in Rotterdam, enhancing energy efficiency and reliability. This investment supports long-term partnerships and boosts industrial competitiveness.
5 February 2013
LBC Tank Terminals Boosts Antwerp Storage Capacity
The Antwerp terminal now has 41,000 m³ more storage, totaling 270,000 m³. The site also upgraded truck handling and loading infrastructure, enhancing efficiency for base oils and chemicals.
4 February 2013
Brenntag Schweizerhall Partners with Bayer CropScience and Infrapark Baselland
Brenntag will invest in a sulfuric acid dilution plant and relocate to Infrapark, enhancing supply efficiency and creating synergies with Bayer CropScience.
1 February 2013
New CO2 Recycling Plant in Industriepark Höchst
A €5 million investment will recycle 28,000 tons of CO2 annually, reducing emissions and producing high-purity CO2 for various industries, including food and welding, at Industriepark Höchst.
30 January 2013
Borealis Announces New Investments in Europe
Investments in Sweden and Finland plants will enhance supply capabilities and efficiency, with projects focusing on upgrading facilities and replacing old equipment to meet market demands and reduce emissions.
16 January 2013
Galp Hydrocracker Starts at Sines Refinery
The hydrocracking complex at Sines refinery begins commercial production, marking the end of the upgrade project. It processes 43,000 barrels/day, with a utilization rate above 60%.
11 January 2013
Evonik Expands C4 Product Capacity
Investing hundreds of millions, Evonik boosts 1-butene, butadiene, and MTBE production by 325,000 tons, creating 40 jobs. Expansions in Marl and Antwerp to support customer growth by 2015.
1 January 2013
Baerlocher Breaks Ground on New Production Site in Turkey
The groundbreaking ceremony in Akhisar included speeches, project updates, and tree planting. The plant, operational by end of 2014, will produce 40,000 tons of stabilizers and feature a technical lab.
1 January 2013
10-Year Milestone for Tarragona PDH Plant
The Tarragona PDH plant, operational since 2003, has produced over 2 million tons of propylene, creating 100 jobs. It supplies propylene to local polypropylene manufacturers.
12 December 2012
Evonik Introduces Phthalate-Free PVC Plasticizers
Production of phthalate-free plasticizers starts in 2013, with 40,000 metric tons annually. New bio-based plasticizers are planned. Key industries: plastics, automotive, construction.
3 December 2012
CABB Expands and Upgrades Plants
€10M invested in expanding solid isolation and reactor capacities in Finland and debottlenecking in Switzerland, driven by rising demand for agrochemicals and custom products.
12 November 2012
UPM Lays Foundation for Wood-Based Renewable Diesel Biorefinery
The biorefinery will produce 120M liters of renewable diesel annually, creating jobs for 200 during construction and 200 during operation. It marks a significant investment in Finland's forest industry.
7 November 2012
BASF Expands Lemförde Site
A new TPU production complex will add 20 jobs and cover 4,500 sqm. The investment supports global growth and strengthens market leadership in specialty plastics. Completion is set for late 2014.
19 October 2012
Vinnolit Expands Burghausen PVC Plant
The Burghausen plant's PVC production capacity increased to 100,000 tons annually, enhancing market position. Key markets include Eastern Europe, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil.
15 October 2012
Styron Opens New SSBR Production Line in Schkopau for Tire Industry
The new line adds 50,000 metric tons capacity, supporting global tire customers. Built on time and budget, it meets rising demand for high-performance, sustainable tires with advanced SSBR technology.
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