New Projects and Expansions news (page 68)

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  1 November 2019

  Bondalti Opens New Plant in Spain

  The new plant in Torrelavega, Spain, with a €60M investment, produces chlorine, caustic soda, and more, creating 150 jobs and enhancing production capacity and sustainability.
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  1 November 2019

  HIRSCH Servo Group Expands into France

  HIRSCH acquires six EPS insulation facilities and 49.9% of Isossol SAS in France. The deal, in partnership with BEWiSynbra, strengthens their market position and is expected to close by year-end.
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  25 October 2019

  Construction Starts at Northvolt Ett in Sweden

  Construction has begun on a major lithium-ion battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, with the first steel columns raised. The facility will feature extensive automation and aims to deliver cells by 2021.
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  24 October 2019

  Kemira Invests Millions in UK Water Treatment Chemicals Production

  The investment will nearly double the Goole plant's capacity, driven by rising demand for coagulants due to stricter phosphorus removal regulations, ensuring customers meet future standards.
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  21 October 2019

  Ercros Expands Chlorine-Caustic Soda Plant

  The expansion adds 26,000 t/year capacity, bringing total chlorine production to 217,000 t/year. Ercros now uses membrane technology, meeting the best available technology standards.
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  17 October 2019

  Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon® FKM Capacity in Italy by 30%

  The increased capacity will support demand in automotive, oil & gas, and semiconductor industries, enhancing applications like turbochargers, seals, and gaskets, and ensuring high purity in electronics.

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  16 October 2019

  Novamont Begins Demo Plant for Furandicarboxylic Acid Production

  A 10M-euro investment will fund a demo plant for FDCA, used in biodegradable materials and food packaging. Supported by Invitalia, completion is expected by end of 2021.
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  16 October 2019

  Nouryon to Build Sustainable Ethylene Amines Facility

  A new demo plant in Sweden showcases a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency. Full-scale production plans are underway.
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  14 October 2019

  Química del Cinca to Boost Chlorine Production in Monzon

  Expanding to 60,000 t/year in 2020, the investment includes increasing production of calcium chloride, aluminium salts, and iron salts.
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  12 October 2019

  Novamont Boosts MATER-BI® Production to 150,000 Tonnes

  The Patrica plant now produces 40,000 tonnes of compostable biopolymers, enhancing efficiency, diversifying sites, and supporting sustainability with a €100M investment and 90 employees.
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  8 October 2019

  Arkema Boosts Orgasol® Polyamide Powder Capacity in France

  A new production line at Mont increases global capacity by 50% to meet demand in coatings, personal care, composites, and 3D printing markets, supporting growth in advanced materials.
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  7 October 2019

  BASF invests €20M in Quantafuel for chemical recycling of plastic waste

  The investment will enhance pyrolysis technology, optimize chemical recycling, and license it. BASF gains first refusal rights on output, aiming to replace fossil resources and support sustainability goals.
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  4 October 2019

  Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling

  A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  30 September 2019

  BASF to Expand Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp

  The expansion will add 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, costing over €500 million. It includes a second ethylene oxide line and derivatives plants for surfactants, glycol ethers, and alkoxylates.
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  27 September 2019

  MOL and thyssenkrupp Begin Polyol Complex in Hungary

  The new polyol plant in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons annually by 2021, using efficient, eco-friendly technologies. This investment strengthens the region's chemical industry and value chain.
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  26 September 2019

  Synthomer Expands Acrylic Dispersions Facility in Germany

  The new 36,000-tonne expansion boosts capacity by over 30%, enhancing production of specialty acrylics for Paints & Coatings, Construction Chemicals, Technical Textiles, Adhesives, and Sealants.
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  26 September 2019

  BASF Boosts Neopentyl Glycol Capacity

  Capacity at the Ludwigshafen NPG plant increased by 10,000 metric tons. Total capacity now 215,000 metric tons. NPG is key for polyester, alkyd resins, and powder coatings in various industries.
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  25 September 2019

  Eni Opens Gela Bio-Refinery

  The Gela plant processes 750,000 tonnes/year of biofuels from waste. It reduces emissions by 70%, employs 426 people, and enhances environmental sustainability with advanced technology.
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  24 September 2019

  Solvay Expands Bicarbonate Production in Bulgaria

  Increasing soda ash capacity in Wyoming and bicarbonate in Bulgaria, the investments total €185M over three years, addressing global demand in various applications and improving air quality.
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  20 September 2019

  LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility

  The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
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  20 September 2019

  ORLEN to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Poland Using Clariant’s Technology

  The license agreement marks a strategic milestone, enabling a full-scale plant for cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues, enhancing biofuel technology and environmental sustainability.
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  18 September 2019

  St1 to Build Biorefinery for Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel in Sweden

  The new biorefinery will produce renewable fuels, reducing CO2 emissions. Investments include a hydrogen plant, renewable fuel plant, and infrastructure, totaling 200 million euros. Production starts in 2022.
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  18 September 2019

  Graanul Invest Begins Construction of Biomaterials Plant

  The new plant will produce biomaterials from wood residues using innovative technology. Supported by EU funding, it aims for high efficiency and low environmental impact, with completion expected in 2020.
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  17 September 2019

  Polynt-Reichhold to Install New Maleic Anhydride Reactor in Ravenna

  A new 60 ktpa Maleic Anhydride reactor will be installed in Ravenna by 2021, manufactured by Walter Tosto Spa, to support growing composites production.
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  17 September 2019

  Evonik Breaks Ground on New Polyamide 12 Complex in Marl

  The new complex will expand PA 12 capacity by over 50%, with startup in 2021. The €400M investment supports growth in markets like 3D printing and automotive, leveraging advanced technologies.
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  17 September 2019

  ExxonMobil Invests £140M in Fife Ethylene Plant

  The £140M investment will upgrade infrastructure, improve reliability, reduce flaring impact, and support 850 local jobs. This follows recent expansions at Fawley and Newport plants.
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  11 September 2019

  Merz and Oncotec Invest in Dessau BioPharmaPark

  Merz opens a new filler plant, while Oncotec unveils a robot-controlled filling line and visual inspection system, marking significant investments and expansions at Dessau BioPharmaPark.
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  10 September 2019

  EPC Builds Sodium Dimethyldithiocarbamate Plant in Volzsky, Russia

  The plant, commissioned in June 2019, produces 19,230 tons annually using patented variCARBAMATE technology, ensuring high-quality, eco-friendly, and economical production of carbamates for nickel extraction.
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  10 September 2019

  Borealis Breaks Ground on New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new plant in Kallo will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, enhancing supply, efficiency, and sustainability. It will create 100 full-time jobs and boost the regional economy.
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  9 September 2019

  PKN ORLEN Adopts Honeywell Tech to Enhance Petrochemical Output

  The UOP MaxEne process boosts ethylene and aromatics production, enhancing naphtha molecule management and profitability for petrochemical operations in Poland.