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5 September 2017
INEOS to Invest in New 300kt VAM Plant
The new VAM plant aims to meet growing European demand, reduce import reliance, and leverage strategic locations with efficient logistics and feedstock supply.
1 September 2017
BioMCN to Invest €100 Million to Double Capacity
The investment will refurbish a mothballed methanol line, creating 30 permanent jobs and several hundred indirect jobs. The plant will produce 438,000 tons annually, starting in Q4 2018.
31 August 2017
Perstorp Upgrades Capa™ Plant to Secure Caprolactone Supply
The plant upgrade, starting in early 2017 and completing in late 2019, includes new peracetic acid still and reactors, ensuring future-proof production and increased supply security.
1 August 2017
LANXESS Doubles Membrane Production
The expanded Bitterfeld plant meets rising demand for reverse osmosis membranes, including the new Lewabrane ULP line, which offers higher water permeability and lower operating costs.
27 July 2017
OCI Fertilizer Plant Resumes Operations
After a 2015 fire, the plant underwent extensive repairs, including a new e-system and modern facilities. Production resumed in five months, with enhanced safety and efficiency measures in place.
13 July 2017
Teijin Expands Twaron Production in the Netherlands
New spinning technology will boost aramid fiber capacity in Emmen by Q1 2019, meeting rising demand and enhancing automation, safety, and efficiency.
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6 July 2017
Fresenius Kabi Expands Portugal Plant
Two new antibiotic production lines added, creating 80 jobs with a €17 million investment. The plant now spans 6,000 square meters and employs around 600 people.
5 July 2017
AkzoNobel Invests €20M to Boost Expancel Production
Expancel microspheres' demand rises in markets like food packaging and automotive. The expansion in Sweden will enhance global supply, supporting sustainable and innovative product development.
27 June 2017
Kemira Launches Strength Resin Plant in Estella
The new plant in Estella produces high-efficiency strength resins for tissue, laminate, and packaging, meeting growing demand in Europe and the Middle East with advanced production technologies.
23 June 2017
Eramet Invests €34.5M to Upgrade Sandouville Plant
The Sandouville plant adapts to a new nickel matte supplier from Finland, completing a €34.5M process transformation. The facility will gradually restart, aiming for full production by 2018.
21 June 2017
BASF Expands Engineering Plastics Plant
The expanded plant in Schwarzheide boosts production by 70,000 tons annually, creating 50 jobs. It enhances flexibility and meets rising demand, especially in automotive and electronics sectors.
20 June 2017
QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award
The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
13 June 2017
Nel ASA secures NOK 450 million power-to-gas deal with H2V PRODUCT
The agreement involves designing, constructing, and maintaining renewable hydrogen plants in France, aiming to inject hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, with potential expansion to 700 MW by 2025.
12 June 2017
INEOS Announces Major European Expansion
Plans include a new PDH unit and increased ethylene capacity at sites in Belgium, Scotland, and Norway, boosting self-sufficiency and supporting derivative businesses and polymer plants.
7 June 2017
H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022
The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
31 May 2017
Kilfrost Boosts European Winter Readiness
A new plant in Antwerp will produce de- and anti-icing fluids, enhancing supply security and flexibility. This investment addresses past supply challenges and strengthens market position.
30 May 2017
Cambrex Expands Capacity and Adds Continuous Flow Technology in Sweden
The Karlskoga facility now has new reactors and a continuous flow unit, boosting production efficiency and flexibility for high purity intermediates, with completion expected by Q3 2017.
26 May 2017
Q8Oils Opens Advanced Blending Plant in Antwerp
The new plant, with a $100M investment, has a capacity of 125M litres, scalable to 250M. It features advanced facilities, excellent logistics, and stringent quality control, supporting growth in Europe.
17 May 2017
Ercros Gains Approval to Expand Chlorine Production in Sabiñánigo
The Aragonese Institute for Environmental Management approved a 12M euro investment to expand chlorine production using membrane technology, offsetting closures of mercury-based plants.
11 May 2017
Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex
The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.
26 April 2017
Sines, Portugal: Key Entry Point for US Energy Exports
Sines is highlighted as a strategic hub for US LNG exports to Europe, potentially stabilizing energy supply and reducing dependency. The area is targeted for investment in the natural gas industry.
25 April 2017
LANXESS Invests in Antwerp Production Site
Investing EUR 25M in 2017, the company enhances efficiency at its Lillo site, crucial for high-tech plastics used in automotive, electrical, and electronics industries.
25 April 2017
WACKER Enhances Ketene Production in Burghausen
A new reactor for isopropenyl acetate boosts production capacity by 2,500 tons annually. WACKER also takes over sales of calcium acetylacetonate, enhancing supply chain integration and product quality.
24 April 2017
Arkema Expands Specialty Molecular Sieve Production in Honfleur
The new facility supports growth in refining and petrochemicals, especially in Asia and the Middle East, with a €60 million investment, creating 15 jobs and enhancing recycling and working conditions.
20 April 2017
BASF Enhances Sustainable Silica Adsorbent Production in Germany
New dryers at the Nienburg site boost output and cut CO2 emissions, enhancing production of high-performance silica adsorbents for various industries, including natural gas and automotive.
7 April 2017
BASF Expands Lemförde Site
A new production line and dispatch hall are being built, with infrastructure upgrades. The project, costing a double-digit million figure, aims to enhance global competence in polyurethane specialties.
30 March 2017
Andalusia Backs AIQBE and Industrial Sector
The Andalusian government, along with business and labor unions, has signed a pact to boost industrial activity and attract investments, with additional support from Huelva's provincial government.
16 March 2017
LANXESS Invests EUR 100 Million in German Sites
EUR 40 million each will go to Leverkusen and Krefeld-Uerdingen, with the rest to Brunsbüttel and Antwerp. Expansions target intermediates for automotive, construction, and crop protection sectors.
10 March 2017
Evonik Begins Construction on Advanced PMMA Plant for Aviation
The new plant will produce large-format PMMA sheets for aviation, enhancing impact strength and chemical resistance. It supports efficient aircraft glazing and new design possibilities.
9 March 2017
px group acquires Saltend Industrial Park
The 370-acre site will transition to px over the next few months, with 50 BP workers transferring. BP will remain a major tenant, focusing on acetyls production and research.
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