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30 May 2012
LANXESS Invests €30M in French Tire Rubber Site
The investment aims to boost productivity and energy efficiency for producing Nd-PBR and SSBR rubbers, essential for "green tires," driven by rising global demand and new EU tire labeling laws.
17 May 2012
ASESA's HE-Cogeneration Plant in Tarragona
The plant generates 14.25 MWh, exports 11 MWh, and reduces CO2 emissions by 21,500 tons annually. ASESA also cut fuel consumption by 9%, reducing CO2 by 4,500 tons yearly.
9 May 2012
Eni Rebrands Chemicals Division as Versalis
Versalis focuses on innovation, green chemicals, and emerging markets. Investments target growth, site upgrades, and elastomers, aiming for a 50% sales increase and €400m EBIT improvement by 2015.
10 April 2012
Metsä Fibre Expands Äänekoski Mill Capacity
The Äänekoski mill's board machine rebuild boosts capacity by 30,000 t to 240,000 tpy. The project, part of a larger investment, also increased production at Simpele and Kyro mills by 120,000 tpy.
22 March 2012
FRX Polymers to Build First Commercial Plant at Bayer Antwerp Site
FRX will break ground in August 2012 and commission the plant by Q4 2013. The site offers key raw materials, skilled workforce, and logistics. FRX holds 20 patents and operates pilot plants in MA and Switzerland.
22 March 2012
GSK to Invest £500m in New UK Biopharmaceutical Facility
The investment will create up to 1,000 jobs, boost the UK life-sciences sector, and enhance production at sites in Scotland. The new facility in Ulverston will focus on biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
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15 March 2012
Zeolyst Expands Zeolite Production in the Netherlands
The expansion in Delfzijl will create 11 new jobs and aims to boost employment by 50%. Increased demand for zeolites, used in catalytic processes like car exhaust cleaning, drives this growth.
13 February 2012
LANXESS Invests EUR 20 Million in Cresol Production Expansion
LANXESS is expanding cresol production by 20% at Leverkusen, investing EUR 20 million. This move supports long-term growth and enhances productivity in their aromatics network.
6 February 2012
AkzoNobel Expands Global MCA Capacity
AkzoNobel boosts MCA production at Delfzijl and Taixing plants to over 100,000 MT/year each, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in key markets like agrochemicals and surfactants.
20 January 2012
Novamont and Genomatica Form JV for European BDO Plant
The JV will convert an Adria, Italy facility to produce 40 million pounds of BDO annually from renewable feedstocks, with production starting in 2013. A second plant using biomass sugars is planned.
17 January 2012
BASF to Build 300,000 Metric Ton TDI Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant will create 200 jobs, start production in late 2014, and lead to the closure of the Schwarzheide TDI plant. It will enhance production synergies and support growth in other value chains.
4 January 2012
BASF Completes World's Largest Oleum/Sulphuric Acid Plant
The new plant in Antwerp will produce 420,000 tons of SO3 annually, converting it into oleum and sulphuric acid, essential for plastic production.
19 December 2011
Neste Oil Opens Europe's Largest Renewable Diesel Refinery in Rotterdam
The Rotterdam refinery produces premium NExBTL renewable diesel, employs 150 people, and can produce 800,000 metric tons annually, reducing greenhouse gases by over 1.5 million tons each year.
14 November 2011
Tereos Lillebonne Ethanol Capacity
A €6M fermentation unit will enable industrial-scale ethanol production after a year of testing, converting 820,000 tonnes of wheat into 300,000 cubic meters of ethanol and 300,000 tons of DDGS annually.
26 October 2011
Wilton Site PET Expansion Approved
The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.
25 October 2011
BASF Launches Xemium® Production Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant addresses rising demand for crop protection, creates 23 jobs, and features a flexible design. Xemium, a new fungicide, boosts crop yields and quality, with global registration underway.
18 October 2011
Eastman Expands Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Production in Netherlands
The Middelburg facility's expansion doubles capacity since 2006, meeting global demand. This complements capacity increases in Texas and Pennsylvania, ensuring reliable supply and market growth.
3 October 2011
BorsodChem Opens New TDI Plant
The new TDI plant in Kazincbarcika, Hungary, has a capacity of 160 kilotons/year, expandable to 200. It enhances production efficiency and supports Wanhua's global growth strategy.
26 September 2011
Celanese Opens Largest POM Plant in Frankfurt
The new POM plant in Frankfurt has a capacity of 140,000 tons per year, enhancing global operations and technical capabilities to meet rising demand for polymer-based products.
26 September 2011
LANXESS Expands Dutch Operations
Investing EUR 12M, the company will convert 50% of its EPDM production to Keltan ACE technology, set up a new headquarters, and produce bio-based EPDM rubber by year-end.
21 September 2011
Lubrizol Expands Testing Capabilities
Investing $85M in R&D and testing, including a new plant in China, Lubrizol upgrades its Hazelwood center with advanced NMR capabilities and a new Field Testing Center to enhance global service.
6 September 2011
Perstorp Doubles Caprolactone Capacity
In response to rising demand, the world's largest caprolactone producer has added a second production stream, enhancing supply for high-performance applications and targeting growth in Asia.
20 July 2011
Praxair Boosts Capacity in Germany
A new air separation unit in Hurth, Germany, doubles capacity to 1,800 tons/day, offering cost savings and supporting growing demand in the Rhineland chemical production area.
9 June 2011
Solvay Expands FOMBLIN-Y® and GALDEN® Production Capacity
The expansion in Spinetta Marengo, Italy, will be completed by end of 2012 with a EUR 15 million investment to meet growing demand for PFPE used in industrial lubrication and semiconductor applications.
27 May 2011
SGL Group Opens Carbon Fiber Pilot Plant in Meitingen
The new plant, part of the AirCarbon project, aims to develop high-strength carbon fibers for aerospace, with €11 million invested. The facility is 80m long, 10m high, and 10m wide.
25 May 2011
TDI & MDI Investments to Enhance Quality and Supply
New TDI plant and MDI plant revamp in Hungary will boost capacity and quality. MDI plant shutdown for seven weeks may cause disruptions, but aims to meet future market needs.
9 May 2011
DSM and Roquette to launch bio-based succinic acid plant in 2012
The plant will produce 10 kilotons/year of bio-based succinic acid, offering a renewable alternative to fossil feedstocks. It will use a yeast-based fermentation process, improving eco-footprint and efficiency.
6 April 2011
Opening of Cologne Technical Center for Bioprocess Learning
The new center offers training on virus removal filters, membrane adsorbers, microfilters, and automated equipment, with support for process development and filtration optimization in four languages.
1 April 2011
Evonik Opens Isobutene Plant in Antwerp
The new facility in Antwerp produces 110,000 metric tons of high-purity isobutene annually, tripling capacity. The process is eco-friendly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in C4 production.
17 March 2011
Novotrade Invest to Build Estonia's First Oil Waste Processing Plant
The plant will recycle oil refinery waste into liquid fuel, processing up to 50,000 tons annually. Excess waste will be imported from Poland, Belarus, and Finland. Construction starts summer 2012.
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