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4 April 2015
BASF Boosts Specialty Amines Capacity in Ludwigshafen
Investing millions, BASF expands specialty amines production to meet European demand, enhancing its global network. The expansion includes new plants in Germany and China, operational by 2017.
27 March 2015
Grupa Azoty's Largest Project
A €425M project will build Europe's largest PDH unit, a power plant, and expand port facilities, boosting revenue by €500M annually and creating 200 permanent jobs. Completion expected by 2019.
18 March 2015
ArcelorMittal to Invest €88 Million in Germany
€88 million will modernize and boost competitiveness at four German sites, focusing on Bremen, Duisburg, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Hamburg. Sustainability efforts and a report are also highlighted.
13 March 2015
Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency
Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
11 March 2015
Sappi to Build Nanocellulose Pilot Plant in the Netherlands
The pilot plant will produce low-cost Cellulose NanoFibrils using proprietary technology, aiming for diverse applications. It will leverage renewable raw materials and benefit from local partnerships.
10 March 2015
CIECH Expands Soda and Salt Production in Poland
CIECH boosts soda capacity by 60,000 tonnes and increases dry salt output to 1.7 tonnes/day, investing PLN 342 million to enhance competitiveness and meet market demand.
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5 March 2015
Perstorp Launches New Oxo Plant in Sweden
The new plant in Stenungsund boosts Oxo capacity by 150,000 tonnes/year, enhancing reliability and integration for plasticizers, lubricants, adhesives, and surfactants.
4 March 2015
Talga to Build Graphene Plant in Germany
The plant will cost under A$1M, produce 100-200 tpa of graphene, and is set for Q3 2015. German agencies offer incentives. Dr. Georg Hochwimmer appointed as Technical Manager.
3 March 2015
WACKER Builds Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen
The new plant will produce 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, enhancing supply security and meeting rising demand for high-quality polymeric binders. Completion is set for Q2 2015.
13 February 2015
ChemCom Industries Invests €4.2M in New Fertilizer Facility in Delfzijl
The new facility will produce raw materials for high-performance fertilizers. The project, supported by a €800,000 subsidy, aims to secure existing jobs and foster strategic partnerships.
9 February 2015
MOL Group and Transpetrol Complete Reconstruction of Friendship I/Adria Pipeline
The pipeline's capacity was increased from 3.5 to 6 million tons annually, enhancing energy security for Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The project cost USD 80 million and took less than a year.
6 February 2015
Indorama Expands PTA Plant in Rotterdam
The PTA plant's capacity will increase from 350 to 600 kilotonnes per year with a new RTO unit. PET recycling technology is also being developed, enhancing production capacity significantly.
3 February 2015
PPG Expands Silica Production in Delfzijl
Increasing silica production by 15,000 tons annually, PPG aims to meet rising global demand for Agilon performance silica, enhancing tire efficiency and industrial applications. Expansion completes in 2016.
22 January 2015
BASF to Expand Global PVP Production
Investing €56M, BASF will boost PVP production by 6,000 metric tons across plants in Germany, USA, and China, targeting pharmaceutical, cosmetic, detergent, and food sectors.
1 January 2015
Akzo Nobel Skoghall Site Decommissioning and Remediation
From 2011-2014, Reconsil managed the site's closure, including recycling, demolition, and hazardous waste handling. They continue overseeing environmental control and landfill capping.
10 December 2014
370 Million Euro Invested in Höchst Industrial Park
Since 2000, investments in Höchst Industrial Park total 6.3 billion euros. In 2014, Infraserv Höchst Group saw a 10% revenue increase, driven by energy supply advancements.
9 December 2014
Bayer Completes Major Investment in Germany
A new TDI plant in Dormagen, costing EUR 250 million, boosts production efficiency and job security, while enhancing North Rhine-Westphalia's competitiveness in the chemical industry.
5 December 2014
OMV Completes Butadiene Plant Upgrade in Austria
The upgraded plant now produces 60,000 tonnes/year of butadiene, completed on time and under budget. A new butadiene plant in Germany is set to be commissioned in Q2 2015.
26 November 2014
BASF to Invest €500 Million in Superabsorbent Technology
BASF will revamp existing plants to produce new superabsorbent polymer SAVIVATM, enhancing diaper performance and sustainability, with a global rollout starting in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
25 November 2014
Neste Jacobs to Build SunPine's Tall Oil Rosin Plant in Sweden
The facility will produce rosin, raw tall diesel, and tall oil pitch by late 2015. Neste Jacobs will manage the project from Gothenburg and Turku offices.
17 November 2014
BP to Invest $200M in Upgrading U.S. and Belgian PTA Plants
The upgrades will enhance efficiency, reduce costs and emissions, and create 100 construction jobs in Geel. Completion is expected by 2016, benefiting local businesses and cutting emissions significantly.
12 November 2014
Woikoski Opens New Hydrogen Plant in Kokkola
The new plant has three hydrogen production lines and a filling station, supplying Freeport Cobalt. CTS Engtec managed engineering, integration, and project management, utilizing a 3D data model.
10 November 2014
Styrolution to Close Polystyrene Site in Sweden
The Trelleborg site closure by end of 2014 affects 51 employees. Operations will shift to Antwerp and Wingles to enhance cost structures and support long-term sustainability in EMEA.
10 November 2014
Solvay Opens New ETFBO Synthesis Plant in Bad Wimpfen
The new plant, integrated into an existing building, has a 1,000-ton annual capacity. The €5M investment expands the range of organic synthesis building blocks, focusing on CF3 chemistry.
1 November 2014
New Bisphenol Plant Opens in Bitterfeld
The plant produces specialty bisphenol for high-heat plastics used in automotive and electrical industries. It marks the first Japanese investment in Saxony-Anhalt, doubling capacity to 10,000 tons annually.
22 October 2014
BorsodChem Upgrades to Eco-Friendly Chlorine Technology
The company is replacing its mercury-based chlorine unit with a membrane plant by Dec 2017. A new 8000 m3 caustic soda tank will be operational from Jan 2015 to ensure stable supplies.
22 October 2014
Yara Expands Porsgrunn Fertilizer Plant
The expansion will add 50,000 tons of NPK and 200,000 tons of calcium nitrate annually, enhance production in Norway and Finland, and improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
22 October 2014
Roche's 3 Billion CHF Basel Investment
Investing in new R&D and office buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and historic renovations, the plan aims to consolidate operations, enhance sustainability, and improve work environments.
16 October 2014
Kemira Boosts Production at San Giorgio Site
The San Giorgio site will expand production lines for anionic and cationic products, enhancing tissue and board chemistries, ensuring efficient service to European and Middle Eastern markets.
7 October 2014
Linde to Build Air Separation Unit in Eastern Germany
The new unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to ArcelorMittal's steelworks, enhancing energy efficiency and flexibility. It will replace an older facility and also provide liquid gases to the regional market.
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