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23 April 2014
Kemira Starts Production at New Tarragona Plant
The new plant produces aluminum and iron-based coagulants for water treatment, leveraging a partnership with Bayer MaterialScience for raw materials, enhancing Kemira's market position in EMEA.
22 April 2014
New Fertilizer Plant in Hungary
A new granulation plant with a daily capacity of 1,550 tons of AN or 1,960 tons of CAN will start in Pétfürdö in fall 2016. Engineering and procurement by ThyssenKrupp; installation by the customer.
18 April 2014
QCP Invests €75M in Circular Polymer Plant at Chemelot
The plant will produce 100,000 tons/year in three phases, creating up to 100 direct and 300 indirect jobs. Focus on PP and PE. Backed by local investors and strategic partners.
16 April 2014
BASF to Build Specialty Amines Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant will produce 12,000 metric tons of 15 specialty amines annually, serving industries like construction and automotive. It enhances BASF's global amines network and innovation capabilities.
14 April 2014
Technip Secures EPC Contract for Cargill's Ethanol Plant
The new plant in Barby, Germany, will produce ethanol for beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Technip will handle engineering, procurement, construction, and assist with start-up and testing.
8 April 2014
Saipem Secures €200M Contract for Versalis Plant Expansion in Italy
The project adds a fourth production line, boosts capacity to 130,000 tons/year, and upgrades systems. Completion is expected by Q2 2016. Saipem handles project management, engineering, and construction.
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2 April 2014
KEM ONE Initiates Electrolysis Conversion at Lavéra
The project will upgrade to membrane technology, enhancing competitiveness, reliability, and environmental impact, supported by French state financing.
1 April 2014
Grupa Azoty S.A. Invests in Polyamide 6 and Granulation Plants
The projects, costing PLN 460m, will create 110 jobs by 2016. The Polyamide 6 Plant will boost plastics production, while Granulation Plant II will enhance fertilizer output.
28 March 2014
Grangemouth £300M Survival Plan Hits Key Milestones
Preferred bidder confirmed for ethane tank build. Old ethylene cracker and butadiene plant to close. Affected employees to be redeployed.
28 March 2014
Chevron Phillips Chemical Boosts Mercaptan Production in Europe
The Tessenderlo, Belgium facility will expand with a new H2S unit and increased sulfur-based product capacity, boosting production by over 40% to meet rising global demand for synthetic rubbers and plastics.
26 March 2014
Eni to Invest €125M in Versalis Mantua for Production and R&D Expansion
The investment will optimize industrial processes, enhance energy savings, and expand R&D for innovative products. The Mantua plant employs 962 people and includes a major research center.
20 March 2014
Sun Chemical to Build Liquid Ink Plant in Turkey
The new plant in Turkey aims to boost production for the EMEA market, driven by rising demand for liquid inks in packaging, leveraging Turkey's transport links and skilled labor. Completion is set for 3Q 2015.
14 March 2014
Novo Nordisk Invests 550M DKK in New Purification Plant
The new plant in Bagsværd will boost capacity for diabetes drug development, create 35 jobs, and be operational by late 2016. It features one purification line with potential for expansion.
13 March 2014
Oxea to Boost Oxsoft GPO Capacity
To meet rising demand, capacity for Oxsoft GPO (DOTP) will increase by 50,000 metric tons by Q4/2015. A joint production agreement has been signed. DOTP is used in construction, automotive, and flooring.
13 March 2014
Evonik Invests in New Methionine Plant for Shrimp
The new plant in Antwerp will produce AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhancing shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fish meal dependency, and supporting aquaculture growth, especially in Asia and the Americas.
10 March 2014
Haldor Topsøe Expands Catalyst Plant in Denmark
The expanded plant in Frederikssund adds a new unit for ultra-low sulfur diesel catalysts, creating 27 jobs. This aligns with growth strategy and complements global production, including new sites in China and the US.
18 February 2014
Styron Doubles SSBR Production Capacity
Styron acquires JSR's capacity rights at its Schkopau site, doubling SSBR production to meet global tire market demands, enhancing its growth strategy and customer responsiveness.
14 February 2014
INEOS Oxide Expands ENB Plant in Antwerp
The ENB plant's capacity increased to 28,000 tonnes, making it the largest globally. This expansion supports growing demand, especially for EPDM rubber used in automotive, white goods, and construction.
11 February 2014
Versalis Overhauls Porto Marghera Site
A €200m investment will optimize cracker utilities, save energy, and advance green chemistry, leveraging existing infrastructure and ensuring no impact on downstream products.
10 February 2014
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Begins Construction on New Facility in Ireland
The new facility in Roscommon will cost $60-$68M, create 160 construction jobs, and 50 permanent jobs. Supported by IDA Ireland, it marks Jazz's first manufacturing site. Completion expected in 2016.
7 February 2014
Linde and Nynas Sign Hydrogen Supply Contract
Linde will build a hydrogen plant at Nynas' Hamburg refinery, boosting NSP production by 40%. The facility, operational by Q4 2015, will also serve other hydrogen customers in the area.
3 February 2014
First Commercial Production of Renewable 5-HMF
The Biochem-1 facility in Switzerland now produces up to 20 tonnes of high-purity 5-HMF annually from renewable feedstock, offering sustainable materials for various industries.
24 January 2014
Infraserv Logistics Launches Rhine-Main to Rotterdam Train Service
A new rail service offers faster freight transport between the Rhine-Main Region and Rotterdam, operating three times a week and handling up to 1,400 tons, including hazardous goods.
22 January 2014
Oxea Boosts Specialty Esters Capacity in Amsterdam
Capacity at the Amsterdam plant increased by 20% to meet rising demand for phthalate-free plasticizers, benefiting medical device and flooring producers.
21 January 2014
BASF Invests €7 Million in Münster Resin Production Expansion
The investment will enhance resin production capacity, improve environmental performance, and better serve the automotive industry. Completion is set for 2016, with a new plant also being built in Shanghai.
14 January 2014
New Air Gas Plant in Kokkola
The plant produces oxygen, nitrogen, and argon for industry and healthcare. The €35M investment creates 15 jobs and uses advanced technology for efficient production and transport.
9 January 2014
Simadan Invests €65M in Amsterdam Biodiesel Plant
The new plant will boost biodiesel production by 150,000 tonnes annually and include a glycerine distillation factory. A quay and jetty will be built for raw material supply and biodiesel transport.
7 January 2014
Belgium: Key EU Hub for Middle Eastern Chemicals
Belgium's share of Middle Eastern chemical exports to Europe has doubled since 2002, driven by Antwerp's strategic location and advanced petrochemical logistics.
17 December 2013
Cargill to Build New Ethanol Plant in Germany
The new plant in Barby will produce premium ethanol for the beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, using locally grown wheat and advanced technology. Operational by autumn 2015.
9 December 2013
Kemira's Dormagen Plant Now Operational
The new plant produces aluminum-based coagulants for water treatment, leveraging a partnership for sustainable raw material access and offering economic and environmental benefits.
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