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28 March 2013
UC RUSAL to Convert Aughinish Refinery to Gas
The Aughinish refinery in Ireland will replace oil-fired boilers with gas-powered steam generators by 2014, enhancing economic and environmental performance amid a broader modernization effort.
28 March 2013
CropScience and Syngenta Propose Plan to Address EU Bee Health Stalemate
The plan includes enhancing pollinator habitats, comprehensive bee health monitoring, strict exposure mitigation measures, reducing dust emissions, and investing in research on bee health factors.
21 March 2013
Huntsman Invests $135M in US and European MDI Plants
$135M investment to boost MDI capacity in Geismar, USA by 50ktes and upgrade Rotterdam, Netherlands site. New facilities to enhance production and flexibility, leveraging US shale gas benefits.
15 March 2013
Clariant Expands in Poland
New facility in Konstantynów Łódźki will double production capacity for color concentrates, add jobs, and include a production site, lab, warehouse, and offices. Investment: CHF 11.3 million.
22 February 2013
Clariant Opens AMPS Polymers Plant in Tarragona
The new plant in Tarragona, a EUR 16 million investment, creates 32 jobs, uses modern technology for lower energy consumption, and produces specialty polysulfonates for various industrial applications.
7 February 2013
€65 Million Investment in Rotterdam Port
A new carbon monoxide unit will double production capacity in Rotterdam, enhancing energy efficiency and reliability. This investment supports long-term partnerships and boosts industrial competitiveness.
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5 February 2013
LBC Tank Terminals Boosts Antwerp Storage Capacity
The Antwerp terminal now has 41,000 m³ more storage, totaling 270,000 m³. The site also upgraded truck handling and loading infrastructure, enhancing efficiency for base oils and chemicals.
4 February 2013
Brenntag Schweizerhall Partners with Bayer CropScience and Infrapark Baselland
Brenntag will invest in a sulfuric acid dilution plant and relocate to Infrapark, enhancing supply efficiency and creating synergies with Bayer CropScience.
30 January 2013
Borealis Announces New Investments in Europe
Investments in Sweden and Finland plants will enhance supply capabilities and efficiency, with projects focusing on upgrading facilities and replacing old equipment to meet market demands and reduce emissions.
16 January 2013
Galp Hydrocracker Starts at Sines Refinery
The hydrocracking complex at Sines refinery begins commercial production, marking the end of the upgrade project. It processes 43,000 barrels/day, with a utilization rate above 60%.
11 January 2013
Evonik Expands C4 Product Capacity
Investing hundreds of millions, Evonik boosts 1-butene, butadiene, and MTBE production by 325,000 tons, creating 40 jobs. Expansions in Marl and Antwerp to support customer growth by 2015.
3 December 2012
CABB Expands and Upgrades Plants
€10M invested in expanding solid isolation and reactor capacities in Finland and debottlenecking in Switzerland, driven by rising demand for agrochemicals and custom products.
7 November 2012
BASF Expands Lemförde Site
A new TPU production complex will add 20 jobs and cover 4,500 sqm. The investment supports global growth and strengthens market leadership in specialty plastics. Completion is set for late 2014.
19 October 2012
Vinnolit Expands Burghausen PVC Plant
The Burghausen plant's PVC production capacity increased to 100,000 tons annually, enhancing market position. Key markets include Eastern Europe, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil.
10 October 2012
Novasep Invests €30M in New API Plant in France
The new plant in Mourenx, France, will be operational in 18 months, featuring advanced chromatography and solvent recovery systems to meet rising demand for highly purified APIs.
9 October 2012
Clariant Expands Production of Eco-Friendly Flame Retardants
A new plant in Hürth-Knapsack, Germany, will double production capacity for Exolit® flame retardants, meeting rising demand since 2004. New products target electronics, furniture, and construction.
7 September 2012
Solvay Expands Fluorinated Derivatives Production in France
Doubling production capacity for specialty fluorinated derivatives to meet demand in energy storage, electronics, and pharmaceuticals with a EUR 10 million investment. First additional volumes available soon.
6 September 2012
Chemtura Organometallics Expands AXION® MAO Production
The new AXION® MAO production line in Bergkamen boosts supply chain reliability and meets growing market demand with consistent, high-quality co-catalysts for engineered-polymer projects.
6 September 2012
BASF Expands Methanesulfonic Acid Production in Ludwigshafen
The plant extension boosts capacity to 30,000 tonnes/year, creating 12 jobs. Lutropur® aids efficient processes, saves energy, and is eco-friendly. New plant planned in Malaysia with PETRONAS.
6 September 2012
BASF to Build Specialty Zeolite Plant in Germany
The new plant will boost production of specialty zeolites for emissions catalysts and other sectors, creating 19 jobs. It supports stricter emissions standards and enhances production efficiency.
6 September 2012
Evonik Begins Construction of New Marl Chemical Plant
The new plant will produce functionalized polybutadienes for sealing compounds and adhesives, creating 15 jobs. It leverages existing infrastructure and supports resource efficiency and industrial growth.
5 September 2012
Saltend Chemicals Park Celebrates Milestones and Rebranding
Saltend Chemicals Park has invested £500M in infrastructure, enhancing its multi-operator status and promoting further investment, with new facilities and a focus on renewable technologies.
5 September 2012
LANXESS Invests EUR 15 Million in Antwerp Glass Fiber Plant
The investment will boost annual capacity by 10%, replacing both furnaces. This expansion supports growing demand for high-tech plastics, especially in mobility and electronics markets.
5 July 2012
BASF to Open New L-Menthol Facility in Ludwigshafen
The new facility will produce synthetic L-Menthol with improved purity to meet rising demand in oral care, skin care, and food industries, using an efficient process based on citral.
5 July 2012
BASF to Expand Vinylformamide Capacity in Ludwigshafen
The expansion includes increased polymerization capacity in Ludwigshafen and a new line in China, creating 40 jobs. VFA is crucial for eco-friendly, cost-efficient paper production.
4 July 2012
BASF to Build Butadiene Plant in Antwerp
The new plant will produce 155,000 metric tons annually by 2014, addressing butadiene supply shortages and rising demand. It will create 15-20 jobs and enhance site integration, reducing logistics needs.
28 June 2012
Vivergo's €435m Bioethanol Plant Nears Completion
The plant will produce 420M liters of ethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, using 1.1M tonnes of local wheat. It will cut GHG by 50% and support 1,080 jobs, with a strong local economic impact.
28 June 2012
Arkema Invests €70M in French Fluoropolymer Expansion
€70M investment will boost PVDF production by 50% at Pierre-Bénite, enhancing high-growth applications and incorporating advanced technologies for long-term fluorochemicals visibility in France.
15 June 2012
Shell Pernis Invests $500M in Cleaner Fuels
A new desulfurization unit opens in Rotterdam, boosting low-sulfur fuel production and meeting stringent EU standards. The project supports local employment and sustainable development.
6 June 2012
Lotte Chemical UK Orders MTR® Plant from Uhde Inventa-Fischer
A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.
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