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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.
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
Messer Expands in Western Europe with New Gases Plant in Spain
The new plant in Vila-seca will produce 2,400 tons of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon daily, certified for medical gases, and employ over 20 people. Completion is set for December 2021.
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28 August 2020
Volt H2 and North Sea Port Sign Agreement
A 25 MW green hydrogen plant is planned in Vlissingen, expandable to 100 MW. The site will include storage, refueling, and distribution, with potential for a hydrogen pipeline and truck transport point.
28 August 2020
Boliden Harjavalta Nickel Expansion
EUR 40m investment to boost nickel feed capacity from 310 to 370 ktonnes/year, enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and reducing CO2 intensity by 15-20%, aligned with maintenance needs.
7 August 2020
Nouryon to Boost MCA Production in Delfzijl
The expansion will increase MCA capacity by over 20% to meet market growth and internal demand, leveraging advanced technologies for efficiency and sustainability.
29 July 2020
Prax Group to Acquire Lindsey Oil Refinery from Total
The acquisition includes logistic assets and aims to integrate the refinery into Prax's UK network, supporting local economy and employees. Completion expected by end of 2020.
28 July 2020
Celanese to Open Compounding Center in Forli, Italy
The new center will consolidate operations from Germany and Italy to optimize manufacturing and enhance Celanese's competitive position. Transition to complete in 12-24 months, ensuring smooth employee transition.
28 July 2020
WACKER Expands Amsterdam Biotech Facility
Investing in new fermentation lines and cleanroom upgrades, the Amsterdam site will enhance production of biologics, LMPs, and vaccines, supporting growth in the pharmaceutical market.
23 July 2020
Air Liquide Invests in Renewable-Ready Oxygen Plant in Rotterdam
Investing €125M, the new plant will produce 2,200 tons of oxygen daily, store 40 MWh of energy, and reduce electricity use by 10%, supporting renewable energy and lowering environmental impact.
15 July 2020
Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility
The new facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now operational, producing silicones and SMPs for various applications, enhancing supply reliability and product innovation despite Covid-19 challenges.
13 July 2020
Mondi Syktyvkar Opens New Crude Tall Oil Plant
The new plant processes sulphate soap by-products into 40,000 tonnes of crude tall oil annually, automating production and enhancing capacity. Staff received specialist training for maintenance.
23 June 2020
INA Seeks Strategic Investment Status for Biorefinery Project
Despite challenges, the company advances its Sisak site transformation, focusing on bioethanol from biomass. Key steps include tech agreements, miscanthus trials, and EU funding applications.
3 June 2020
Arkema and Nutrien agree US supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride for Calvert City
US$150m investment to build a 40 kt/year AHF plant in Aurora (NC); startup H1 2022; half output to fluoropolymers, rest to low‑GWP fluorogases; uses phosphate‑derived fluoride.
26 May 2020
Clariant Expands Mild Surfactant Capacity in USA and Spain
Expanding production of isethionates derivatives to meet demand for mild surfactants in personal care, with upgrades to facilities in the USA and Spain, enhancing energy efficiency and product options.
15 May 2020
Solvay's Composite Materials Efficiency Plan
The plan includes closing plants in Manchester and Tulsa, cutting 570 jobs, and saving €60M annually by end of 2020, to counteract COVID-19's impact on demand in the civil aircraft sector.
12 May 2020
PKN ORLEN to Build IPA Unit in Poland
The new IPA unit will use acetone by-product from phenol production, enhancing Poland's petrochemical capabilities and economic security, with potential to add PLN 1.5bn to annual operating profit.
14 April 2020
Evonik Doubles TROGAMID® CX Capacity
The new production line for transparent polyamide TROGAMID® CX is operational, meeting growing demand. The material offers chemical resistance, UV stability, and design flexibility for various applications.
7 April 2020
AGC Expands Spanish Pharmaceutical Production
The expansion will boost production capacity by 1.3 times and add a new R&D facility. This aligns with AGC's strategy to grow its life-sciences business and meet rising demand in the pharmaceutical CDMO market.
2 April 2020
Honeywell UOP to supply Polybed PSA hydrogen units for Shenghong Petrochemical’s China complex
Five skid-mounted Polybed PSA units will supply >99.9% pure hydrogen for a new Lianyuangang, Jiangsu refinery complex; modular PSA recovers hydrogen from reformers and off-gases.
31 March 2020
Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects
Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
27 February 2020
Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen
NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
21 February 2020
Paste PVC Plant Expansion in Burghausen
The Burghausen plant now uses microsuspension for flexible PVC production. Investments include new reactors, a dryer, expanded control room, silos, and a recycling system for cooling water.
13 February 2020
Kuraray to Open PVA Film Plant in Poland
The new facility in Poland will produce PVA water-soluble films to meet growing demand in Europe for packaging in detergents, pharmaceuticals, and more, with production starting mid-2022.
6 February 2020
Clariant Boosts EMEA Edible Oils and Biofuels Production
New capacity in Spain and an expanded product portfolio enhance supply and service flexibility for EMEA edible oil and biofuel markets, meeting rising demand for high-quality purification solutions.
4 February 2020
WeylChem Invests in Allessa Multi-Purpose Plant
WeylChem is upgrading its Frankfurt Fechenheim plant to enhance its HALEX technology, driven by customer demand. The new plant will be operational in H2 2021, alongside a new SAP S/4 Hana system.
31 January 2020
BASF Extends Partnership with Energy21
BASF leverages Energy21's EBASE platform to optimize energy data, enhance utility operations, and support sustainability goals, extending their long-term collaboration.
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