Home
News
Topics
Sectors
Reports
Events
Clusters
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
Search
About Us
Sign in
Chemical Industry News, Data & Insights
About Us
Sign in
Home
News
Topics
Sectors
Reports
Events
Clusters
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
New Projects and Expansions news
(page 99)
30 November 2020
LANXESS Boosts Black Pigment Output in Germany
Increased black pigment capacity meets rising construction demand. Unique Laux process ensures high tinting strength, color consistency, and sustainability. Future plans include reducing CO2 emissions.
26 November 2020
New Aromatic Ring Chlorination Facility in Frankfurt
The new facility will enhance side-chain chlorination, boost capacity, and support sustainability by refining by-products, reducing waste, and meeting European demand for resilient supply chains.
24 November 2020
Perstorp to Cut Carbon Emissions by 500,000 Tons with Sustainable Methanol
Project AIR will use carbon capture and gasification to produce methanol from CO2, residue streams, renewable hydrogen, and biomethane, aiming to start production in 2025 and reduce emissions significantly.
22 November 2020
Zijin Plans Over USD 3 Billion Investment in Serbia
Zijin plans to invest USD 1.26 billion in Serbia, with total investments exceeding USD 3 billion. Efforts include facility expansion, environmental protection, and improved workplace safety.
20 November 2020
Hydrogen Consortium Seeks EU Funding
The GET H2 Nukleus project aims to establish Germany's first public hydrogen network. EU funding is sought to support green hydrogen production, crucial for meeting climate targets and economic viability.
19 November 2020
SEQENS to Open 45,000-Ton Isopropanol Facility in France
The new facility in Roussillon will produce 45,000 tons of isopropanol annually, enhancing energy efficiency and supporting various industries with multiple grades of the solvent.
The right choices in the European chemical industry
Save time with
chemXplore Alpha
Learn more
18 November 2020
NUREL Expands Biopolymer Production
The new plant boosts production to 26,000 tons/year, meeting high demand in Latin America and strengthening market position. Part of a larger investment plan by the SAMCA Group.
13 November 2020
BASF Breaks Ground on New Cathode Materials Plant in Germany
The new plant in Schwarzheide will supply materials for 400,000 electric vehicles annually, reduce CO2 footprint by 30%, and create 150 jobs, supporting Europe's sustainable battery production goals.
12 November 2020
Keliber and Kokkolan Energia Sign 30-Year Lease for Chemical Plant Site
The 12.5-hectare site in Kokkola Industrial Park will support circular economy, safety, and transport needs, with potential to utilize waste heat, enhancing local development.
12 November 2020
Avient Opens CycleWorks Center in Italy
The new facility will conduct advanced chemistry testing to improve plastics recycling, develop new formulations, and enhance sustainability through industry collaboration.
10 November 2020
BP and Ørsted Partner for Renewable Hydrogen in Germany
The project aims to build a 50 MW electrolyser at Lingen Refinery, powered by offshore wind, to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 80,000 tonnes annually. Operational by 2024.
10 November 2020
Momentive Invests $13M in Termoli Plant for Polyurethane Additives
The Termoli plant will be upgraded to serve the EU slabstock foam industry, with full production by mid-2022. A new customer service center in Milan will enhance regional support.
9 November 2020
WACKER to Build New Silicone Production Line in Nünchritz
The new line will produce silane-terminated polymers for adhesives and sealants, enhancing capacity and sustainability. Completion is set for 2022, driven by rising demand and innovative technology.
9 November 2020
Evonik Completes First Plant of New Polyamide 12 Complex
The €400M project progresses well despite COVID-19 challenges. Full completion is expected by mid-2021, boosting polyamide 12 capacity by 50% for markets like automotive, gas piping, and 3D printing.
3 November 2020
Neste Acquires Bunge's Rotterdam Refinery
The acquisition enhances Neste's renewable feedstock pretreatment capacity, supporting its goal to use 100% waste and residues by 2025 and expand production to reduce 20M tons of greenhouse gases by 2030.
2 November 2020
Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant
Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
29 October 2020
European Energy to Build Largest Solar Farm in Northern Europe
Aabenraa, Denmark, approves a 300 MW solar farm to power 75,000 homes, cutting CO2 by 110,000 tons annually. Construction starts early 2021, with grid connection by year-end.
22 October 2020
Cargill Invests in Biodiesel Plant in Ghent
The new plant will process diverse waste feedstocks into biodiesel, supporting renewable energy goals and creating 80 jobs. It aligns with the EU's RED II directive and promotes a circular economy.
22 October 2020
Repsol to Build Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant
The new plant in Cartagena will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 900,000 tons per year, with an investment of €188 million, operational by 2023.
19 October 2020
MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary
The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
9 October 2020
Lactips Opens New Plant in Gier Valley, France
The new plant will boost production capacity, create green jobs, and revive a former food processing site, supported by €30m investments and local stakeholders.
7 October 2020
Messer Expands CO2 Recovery Plant in France
Messer invests €11.3M to double CO2 capacity in Lacq, enhancing supply reliability and supporting growth in France and Spain. The plant, using bioethanol by-products, will be operational by July 2022.
1 October 2020
Fintoil Bio Refinery Construction in HaminaKotka
The refinery, starting in summer 2022, will produce renewable fuels and products using fractional distillation. It features advanced, energy-efficient technology and has strong logistics and transport links.
1 October 2020
New BASF Acetylene Plant Operational
The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 90,000 metric tons of acetylene annually, using 10% fewer fossil raw materials. It replaces a 1964 plant and supports various industries with versatile chemical products.
24 September 2020
Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub
The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.
24 September 2020
Total Corbion PLA to Build First Large-Scale PLA Plant in France
The new PLA plant in Grandpuits, operational by 2024, will produce 100,000 tons annually, reinforcing the company's market leadership and commitment to bioplastics and circular economy solutions.
24 September 2020
AkzoNobel Expands Powder Coatings Capacity and Advances Greener Production
€20M investment in Como, Italy, boosts automotive coatings capacity, enhances sustainability with recycled energy, and supports supply chain resilience. Similar upgrades in Germany, China, and Vietnam.
22 September 2020
Alco Group, Messer, and Strombeek Invest in CO2 Recycling at North Sea Port
A €10M investment in a second CO2 recovery unit at North Sea Port will increase annual CO2 capture by 60%, reducing emissions by 160,000 tons and supporting climate-neutral goals.
21 September 2020
Air Liquide Invests €70 Million in Polish Copper Industry
A new Air Separation Unit will supply 1,500 tonnes of oxygen daily to KGHM's Głogów site, enhancing copper production efficiency and reducing emissions. Completion is set for early 2015.
21 September 2020
Evonik and Siemens Launch CO2-to-Chemicals Pilot Plant in Germany
A new pilot plant in Marl uses renewable energy to convert CO2 and water into specialty chemicals, aiming to advance climate-friendly production and energy storage through artificial photosynthesis.
← Previous
Next →
