New Projects and Expansions news (page 94)

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  1 January 2006

  Tessenderlo to Boost KOH Production in Belgium

  Production will increase to 220,000 tonnes/year by September, following closures of competing producers.
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  15 December 2005

  Akzo Nobel Opens Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Skoghall produces 35,000 tons of ferric chlorides annually for water treatment and serves as a sales center. The site also manufactures chlorine, caustic soda, and other chemicals.
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  22 November 2005

  INEOS to Double Biodiesel Output in France

  Production capacity at Baleycourt will increase from 110,000 to 220,000 tonnes per year by 2008, supported by a new grain crushing and oil refining plant. Investment exceeds €70 million.
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  11 November 2005

  BASF Opens New Isopropanolamine Plant

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 15,000 metric tons of isopropanolamines annually, using an improved process for better product control, meeting growing demand with high reliability and quality.
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  20 September 2005

  Degussa to Open New Isophorone Unit in Herne

  The new unit, operational in 2007, involves a high double-digit million euro investment, safeguarding existing jobs and creating several dozen new ones. Degussa leads in isophorone chemistry.
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  29 June 2005

  Foster Wheeler Wins Hydrogen Unit Design Contract in Serbia

  The project involves designing a hydrogen production unit at the Pancevo refinery, using natural gas feedstock. The unit will have a capacity of 47,000 Nm3/h and includes pressure swing absorption.

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  25 May 2005

  Huntsman Opens New Epoxy Resin Facility in Switzerland

  The new facility in Monthey will enhance production of multifunctional epoxy resins, doubling capacity and reducing delivery times for the aerospace industry, particularly in Europe.
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  8 May 2005

  BASF Expands Ecoflex® Production Capacity

  A new plant in Germany will nearly double Ecoflex® production to 6,000 metric tons annually. The biodegradable plastic is used in blends for bags, mulching film, and food packaging.
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  4 April 2005

  GE Opens Lexan Plant in Cartagena

  The new plant in Murcia produces 130,000 tons of Lexan resin annually, with 90% for export. It employs 250 people and is part of a 1.7 billion euro investment in the region. Future investments are planned.
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  18 March 2005

  BASF Expands Acrylic Acid and SAP Production in Europe

  Production capacity for SAP will increase to 175,000 tonnes/year. A new 160,000 tonnes/year acrylic acid plant will support this. New capacities will be available by 2008, driven by long-term supplier agreements.
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  15 December 2004

  Vinnolit Expands Knapsack Plant

  The Knapsack plant will increase chlorine, EDC, and VCM capacities, enhancing Paste-PVC production. Investment also targets optimizing S-PVC production with advanced cooling technology. Total investment: €30M.
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  12 October 2004

  Vinnolit Expands Paste-PVC Capacity in Burghausen

  The Burghausen plant's annual capacity will rise from 50kt to 71kt, involving a new spray dryer and polymerisation upgrades. Investments in Burghausen and Knapsack total €30 million.
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  20 September 2004

  Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl

  The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.
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  1 September 2004

  DSM Opens Largest Vitamin E Plant in Switzerland

  The new plant in Sisseln produces 25,000 tons of vitamin E annually, meeting high industry standards with advanced quality control and full traceability for feed, food, pharma, and cosmetics.
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  26 August 2004

  Dow Corning Expands UK Silicone Production

  Global demand for silicon-based products drives a 15% production increase. Expansion includes new equipment and reliability improvements, with further growth planned in China and India.
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  24 August 2004

  BASF Opens New Citral Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant boosts citral production capacity to 40,000 metric tons annually, supporting fine chemicals for vitamins, aroma chemicals, and more, enhancing supply reliability and competitiveness.
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  1 July 2004

  Statoil Launches Projects at Mongstad and Tjeldbergodden

  Plans include building power stations and expanding methanol production, with investments around NOK 8.5 billion. Projects aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
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  30 June 2004

  Ciba Expands DPP Pigment Production

  In June 2004, a 20% expansion of the DPP pigments plant in Monthey was completed, with further expansion set for 2005. Additional capacity is also being added at the Newport, DE, plant.
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  16 June 2004

  Equipolymers Begins PET Production in Germany

  The new 175,000 tonne/year PET plant in Schkopau, Germany, started on schedule, increasing total site output to 335,000 tonnes/year, despite claims of a PTA shortage in Europe.
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  1 May 2004

  INEOS Chlor awards FEED contract for UK chlor-alkali plant

  The new plant at Runcorn will use BiChlor technology to produce 400,000 tons of chlorine annually. Fluor will manage the project, collaborating with Uhde GMBH and INEOS Chlor engineers.
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  19 February 2004

  Technip Secures €260M Contract to Upgrade Normandy Refinery

  The contract includes engineering, procurement, and construction of a distillate hydrocracking unit and a hydrogen production unit, aiming to reduce heavy fuel oil output and minimize environmental impact.
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  12 January 2004

  Dow Launches PE Unit in Tarragona

  The new plant will produce Versify plastomers and elastomers. A new fiber plant and polyethylene train will start in 2006, creating 90 jobs and producing 300,000 tons annually.
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  1 January 2004

  Kao Chemicals Invests $11.8M to Expand Tertiary Amines Production

  The expanded facility in Germany now produces 14,000 tons of tertiary amines annually. This boosts total capacity across Europe, the Philippines, and Japan to 50,000 tons, meeting rising demand.
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  1 September 2003

  Akzo Nobel Invests in Swedish Expancel Plant

  The investment will boost Expancel® microsphere production due to rising global demand, create jobs, and enhance market position. Applications include printing inks, paints, and packaging.
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  1 June 2003

  Clariant's New DPP Pigment Facility at Hoechst

  A €13M facility for red DPP pigments is being built at Frankfurt-Hoechst, set to be operational by 4Q 2004.
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  9 April 2003

  AkzoNobel Expands Hengelo Salt Plant Capacity

  The Hengelo site in the Netherlands will increase salt production by 300,000-500,000 tons to meet electrolysis market demand, surpassing Delfzijl as the largest vacuum salt plant globally. Completion by 2004.
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  2 October 2002

  Lyondell Begins BDO Production in Rotterdam

  The new plant, with a 280M lb annual capacity, is the largest BDO facility globally. It also produces MPDiol glycol and allyl alcohol, enhancing Lyondell's supply capabilities in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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  27 August 2002

  Lipotec Invests €12M in New Gava Pharma Plant

  The new 16,000 sq ft plant near Barcelona will employ 80 people and triple production capacity in two years. Lipotec exports 80% of its raw materials for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries.
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  1 June 2002

  Seal Sands Chemicals: Heterocyclic Boronic Acids and Performance Chemicals

  A new kilo plant in Middlesbrough, England, will produce small-scale value-added products and operate low-temperature processes.
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  31 May 2002

  Akzo Nobel Opens New Adhesives Factory in Germany

  The new factory in Rosendahl boosts capacity by 50%, supporting growth in Europe. It produces specialized adhesives and leveling compounds, enhancing service to craftsmen seeking high-quality products.