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8 March 2010
Total to Repurpose Dunkirk Refinery
The Dunkirk refinery will shut down due to declining demand. The site will host new activities, including logistics, training, and biofuel projects, ensuring no layoffs and job guarantees for all employees.
1 March 2010
Bayer MaterialScience to Build New TDI Plant in Dormagen
The new TDI plant in Dormagen will cost EUR 150 million, have a 300,000-ton capacity, and use innovative, energy-efficient technology. It aims to enhance regional competitiveness and job security.
20 February 2010
LANXESS Boosts Butyl Rubber Capacity in Belgium
The plant's capacity will increase by 14,000 metric tons annually, with a EUR 20 million investment, to meet rising global demand for butyl rubber, especially in emerging markets and the pharmaceutical industry.
8 February 2010
Kuraray Expands PVB Resin Production in Europe
A new production line in Frankfurt increases annual PVB resin capacity to 39,000 tons. PVB resin is used in architectural glazing, automotive safety glass, solar modules, paint, ink, and ceramics.
2 February 2010
LANXESS to Build Formalin Plant in Krefeld-Uerdingen
The new facility will reduce dependency on external feedstock, create five jobs, and cost EUR 18 million. Construction starts Q3, 2011 commissioning. Additional investments in German sites planned.
29 January 2010
Bayer Opens Largest Carbon Nanotube Pilot Facility
The new facility in Leverkusen produces 200 metric tons of carbon nanotubes annually, aiming to meet growing demand and create jobs. Baytubes® enhance materials' strength and electrical properties.
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28 January 2010
AkzoNobel Invests €10M in UK R&D Hub
Investing €10M, the UK site will add fire protection and polymer labs, enhancing R&D for performance coatings. New facilities will boost innovation and meet growing fire protection demands.
27 January 2010
Nabaltec Launches ACTILOX CAHC Production Plant
The new plant in Schwandorf produces 10,000 metric tons of ACTILOX CAHC annually. This calcium aluminum hydrate carbonate aids in phasing out harmful PVC additives.
21 January 2010
DSM Opens New Resins Plant in Germany
A new plant in Meppen, Germany, will produce wet polyesters and specialty resins, reinforcing DSM's market position and commitment to innovation and sustainability. Total investment: EUR 15 million.
21 January 2010
Lanxess to Build Membrane Technology Plant in Germany
The new plant in Bitterfeld will develop membrane filtration technology for water treatment, creating 200 jobs. The project is backed by EUR 30 million investment and EUR 6 million state sponsorship.
14 January 2010
BASF Launches Trilon M Plant Ahead of Schedule
The new plant expansion for Trilon M, a sustainable chelating agent, increases global production capacity to 120,000 tonnes annually, meeting rising demand for eco-friendly cleaning solutions.
9 December 2009
Grace Expands Worms Facility for Polypropylene Catalyst Production
The Worms facility will expand to boost polypropylene catalyst production, starting construction in Q1 2010. The site, with 900 employees, is ISO 14001 certified and supports various industries.
1 December 2009
BASF Opens New Intermediates Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant produces cyclopentanone and cyclododecanone, creating 48 jobs. It uses nitrous oxide for oxidation, enhancing cost-efficiency and sustainability.
10 November 2009
Construction Begins on Westfalen France Air Separation Plant
Foundation stone laid for a new air separation plant in Le Creusot, France. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, creating up to ten skilled jobs and serving metal and food industries.
6 November 2009
Inbicon Bio-Ethanol Plant, Kalundborg
The plant used 30,000 tons of straw annually to produce bio-ethanol, biofuel, and molasses. It began operations in 2009 but was shut down in 2015. A fermentation protocol was later tested in Skærbæk.
5 November 2009
SOL Invests €20M in New Plant at Industriepark Höchst
A new industrial-gas-liquefaction plant has opened at Industriepark Höchst, enhancing supply capabilities for health care and welding. Infraserv Höchst will manage operations and supply raw materials.
1 November 2009
CEA BtL Project in Bure-Saudron
A BtL pilot plant in Bure-Saudron will convert 75,000 tonnes of forestry and agricultural residues into 23,000 tonnes/year of biofuel using advanced gasification and synthesis technologies.
17 September 2009
Arkema to Build CNT Pilot Plant in France
The 400 ton/year plant, starting in 2011, will use bio-sourced materials. Arkema has developed CNT applications in electronics, transport, and energy, ensuring safety and transparency.
29 July 2009
New Membrane Electrolysis Plants Operational in Gendorf and Knapsack
The conversion to membrane technology boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 tonnes/year, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
29 July 2009
Vinnolit Completes Membrane Electrolysis Conversion
The conversion boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 metric tonnes annually, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, while increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
26 May 2009
Dow Expands MDI Plant in Portugal
The expanded MDI plant in Estarreja, Portugal, now produces polymeric and crude MDI, enhancing supply reliability. The project, started in 2006, finished without disrupting customer service.
19 May 2009
BASF Expands Waterborne Coating Production in Würzburg
The Würzburg site boosts basecoat production by 30%, enhancing lab capacities and eco-friendly waterborne technology. The investment underscores its role as a key competence center.
13 March 2009
BASF Launches Neopor Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant produces 90,000 metric tons of Neopor annually, enhancing energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. It uses extrusion for better granule uniformity and flexibility in meeting market demands.
10 March 2009
Total to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in France for Refining, Petrochemicals, and Solar Energy
The investment will create 1,000 jobs annually from 2009-2011, focus on diesel production, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance solar energy and petrochemical operations without layoffs.
2 March 2009
Hexion to Build New Epoxy Facility in Esslingen for Wind Energy Market
The new 10,000 sqm facility will replace a smaller Stuttgart site, transferring 50 employees. It will produce epoxy resins for wind turbine blades, with potential for job growth and infrastructure improvements.
18 February 2009
Fluor to Build Galp's Sines Refinery
Fluor awarded EPC contract for Porto Refinery Conversion, expected to produce 2.5M tons/year of fuels, meeting EU regulations. Completion in Q4 2010, leveraging UK and Madrid offices.
1 January 2009
Repsol Cartagena Refinery Upgrade
Fluor managed interfaces, engineering, procurement, and construction, adding 20 process units and 10 utility units, enhancing capacity to 220,000 BPD, meeting environmental standards, and boosting local labor.
1 September 2008
Zeolyst International Completes Plant Expansions in US and Netherlands
New capacity in Kansas City and Delfzijl boosts production by 40% and 50%, supporting growth in petrochemicals, emission control, and low-sulfur fuels. Further expansions planned through 2011.
24 July 2008
Kemira Boosts Formic Acid Capacity in Oulu
The Oulu plant expansion increases formic acid production by 30%, adds tank capacity, and enhances technology and energy efficiency, strengthening market position.
3 March 2008
Arkema to Double Hydrogen Peroxide Capacity at Leuna Facility
The Leuna site will reach 80,000 tons/year by mid-2010, enhancing Arkema's European market position. This €40M investment is part of a broader global expansion in hydrogen peroxide production.
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