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15 March 2016
BASF and Avantium to Form JV for FDCA Plant in Antwerp
The JV will produce FDCA using Avantium's YXY process, aiming for a 50,000 metric ton plant in Antwerp. FDCA-based PEF offers improved packaging properties and recyclability.
15 March 2016
Ercros to Invest €28M in Sabiñánigo Factory
The investment will fund a new chlorine and caustic soda plant, expand TCCA production, and enhance existing facilities. The factory employs 204 people and focuses on chlorine derivatives and R&D.
26 February 2016
GSK Opens Two New Facilities After €12m Cork Investment
The new Kilo Scale Facility and Technical Development Laboratory will enhance manufacturing of oncology medicines and improve existing products, reinforcing the Cork site's technical capabilities.
11 February 2016
ELIX Polymers to Invest in New Compounding Line at Tarragona Site
The investment enhances production of high-quality ABS resins, increases capacity, and improves operational efficiency, flexibility, and safety, aligning with the company's strategic growth and LEAN management principles.
10 February 2016
Kaidi to Build €1 Billion Biodiesel Plant in Finland
The plant will produce 200,000 tons of biofuels annually, create 150 jobs, and generate €200 million in tax revenue. Construction starts in 2017, with operations by 2019.
3 February 2016
Zenith Energy Acquires Amsterdam Terminal from BP
The acquired terminal in Amsterdam has over six million barrels of storage, advanced blending capabilities, and significant expansion potential. BP will remain a key customer.
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28 January 2016
DuPont Invests in First European Zytel® HTN Polymer Plant
The new plant in Germany will meet rising demand for Zytel® HTN in automotive, electrical, and consumer electronics markets, enhancing local supply and supporting European customers.
18 January 2016
Borealis Boosts Fibremod™ Capacity in Monza
Expanding to 10 kilotonnes/year, the Monza facility will meet rising demand for Fibremod PP-LGF, offering superior performance, weight reduction, and sustainability for various applications.
1 January 2016
Stora Enso Invests EUR 16M in Skoghall Mill Emission Plant
The EUR 16M investment aims to reduce sulfur emissions at the Skoghall mill in Sweden, enhancing environmental performance. Completion is expected by end of 2017.
30 December 2015
Evonik Builds Specialty Copolyester Plant in Witten
The new plant will produce specialty copolyesters for coatings, creating around ten jobs. It aims to meet growing demand for epoxy resin-free can coatings and support customer growth with sustainable products.
11 December 2015
Contargo Launches Rhine-Main-Rotterdam Rail Shuttle
Starting January, a new rail link will run twice weekly between Rotterdam and Frankfurt, offering a stable, eco-friendly option for time-critical shipments. Frequency may increase if needed.
8 December 2015
Shell to Build Solvent Deasphalter Unit at Pernis Refinery
The new unit will enhance product quality, flexibility, and environmental performance. Construction starts next year, with completion by end of 2018. The project will employ around 1,000 additional workers.
4 December 2015
Grupa Azoty to Build €500M Gasification Plant
The new plant will convert Polish coal into methanol or hydrogen, reducing natural gas use by 15%, increasing coal consumption by 1M tonnes annually, and supporting EU climate policy.
1 December 2015
Brückl Plant Electrolysis Expansion
Two new membrane electrolyzers were commissioned, enhancing energy efficiency, capacity, and environmental impact, with CO2 savings of 5,326 tonnes annually.
19 November 2015
Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization
The modernization ensures compliance with 2016 environmental regulations, boosts productivity, and supports Romanian agriculture with improved fertilizer production and a new industrial water treatment station.
12 November 2015
Sanofi Expands in Höchst
Investing €200M, the company will build a fully automated cold warehouse and a multi-purpose building for medical tech, creating 500 jobs and expanding insulin production capabilities.
11 November 2015
VKG Opens Third Petroter Oil Shale Plant
The new plant, launched in 2015, boosts energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact. It processes 1 million tons of oil shale annually, creating 400 jobs and contributing 1% to Estonia's GDP.
11 November 2015
Nippon Shokubai Europe Breaks Ground on New SAP/AA Plants in Antwerp
The new plants will boost SAP and AA production to meet growing demand, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 metric tons per year.
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.
5 November 2015
Air Liquide Launches Cryocap™ CO₂ Capture System
Cryocap™ captures CO₂ during hydrogen production, improving efficiency and supporting decarbonization. The system, first used in Normandy, can capture 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
5 November 2015
Saltigo Invests €60M in Leverkusen Expansion
€60M will expand Leverkusen facilities, adding reactors, drying lines, and a new warehouse. Production starts end of 2017, creating 10 jobs. Focus on custom manufacturing for agrochemicals.
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.
2 November 2015
Mitsubishi Rayon to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in Germany
The new plant in Bavaria will produce SMC materials, boosting capacity to 9,000 tons. This supports the growing demand for lightweight, high-strength automotive parts in Europe.
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 October 2015
SPOLCHEMIE to Implement Membrane Electrolysis
The new plant, operational in late 2016, will produce 60,000dmt of KOH and 43,000dmt of NaOH, replacing mercury electrolysis to meet EU environmental standards and enhance market position.
29 October 2015
ExxonMobil Expands Rotterdam Hydrocracker for Higher-Value Products
The Rotterdam refinery will upgrade its hydrocracker to produce cleaner, higher-value products like Group II base stocks and ultra-low sulfur diesel, enhancing competitiveness and profitability.
8 October 2015
EFRA Project Begins at Gdansk Refinery
The EFRA Project will enhance distillate yields, boosting refining margins and fuel output. Key units will be built by 2016, with completion in 2018. Financing and sales agreements are secured.
6 October 2015
Jacobs Secures EPCM Contract from Nippon Shokubai Europe
Jacobs will provide engineering, procurement, and construction management for a $390M expansion of a Superabsorbent Polymer Plant and new acrylic acid plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, completing by Oct 2017.
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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