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31 January 2020
LBC Tank Terminals Expands Rotterdam Capacity
The Rotterdam terminal will gain 70,000 m³ capacity, totaling 180,000 m³. The project includes expanding the deep-sea jetty and is set for completion by Q3 2021.
29 January 2020
Celanese Expands Global Emulsion Polymers
Plans to expand emulsion polymers with projects in Nanjing and Geleen, increasing VAE capacity by 2023. Additional capacity increases at other sites are also planned. Financial details undisclosed.
29 January 2020
Biffa Opens £27.5m Recycling Plant, Announces £7m Facility
The new plant in Seaham recycles 57,000 tonnes of PET annually, creating 100 jobs. A £7m facility in Washington will handle 20,000 tonnes of plastic tubs and trays, adding 30 jobs.
23 January 2020
BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain
The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.
23 January 2020
Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity
The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.
20 January 2020
PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site
The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.
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16 January 2020
WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany
The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
15 January 2020
BASF Boosts Irganox® 1520L Production in Italy
Production capacity for antioxidant Irganox® 1520L will increase by 20% to meet rising market demand, enhancing support for global customers with improved processing and heat-aging stability.
9 January 2020
BASF Expands Water-Soluble Polyacrylate Production
A single-digit million-euro investment has enhanced production flexibility and slightly expanded capacity for water-soluble polyacrylates, benefiting cleaning products and industrial applications.
14 December 2019
Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility
The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
27 November 2019
PKN ORLEN Advances Olefin Plant Expansion
A contract with Fluor for technical consultancy and PMC+ services will optimize the olefin plant expansion, enhancing project management and boosting PKN ORLEN's petrochemical capacity by 30%.
15 November 2019
WACKER Opens New Silicon-Metal Plant in Norway
The new facility boosts capacity by over 40%, covering a third of WACKER's German demand. €100 million was invested, enhancing efficiency and supply security against market fluctuations and trade barriers.
13 November 2019
LANXESS Restructures Organometal Operations at Bergkamen
Expanding aluminum-based organometal production; selling tin-based organometal business to PMC Group; aims for stable, profitable growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
27 August 2019
Nouryon to Double Surfuctants Capacity in Sweden
The €12M expansion in Stenungsund includes a new reactor, boosting production of sustainable technologies for oil, gas, lubricants, fuels, and asphalt, meeting growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.
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