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10 May 2016
Ercros to Invest EUR 54 Million to Phase Out Mercury Technology
The plan involves investing EUR 53.7M to increase membrane chlorine production, reduce mercury use, and enhance efficiency, aiming for a yearly EBITDA of EUR 48M by 2020.
3 May 2016
DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site
The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
28 April 2016
Biffa Polymers Invests £6.5M to Double Output in Wilton
The new rHDPE line will double food-grade plastic output to 20,000 tonnes annually, addressing market demand and reducing the need to send UK scrap plastic abroad for processing. Operational by early 2017.
26 April 2016
Zenith Energy Acquires BP's Amsterdam Terminal
Zenith plans to invest $100M in the Amsterdam terminal to enhance LPG storage. The facility, in the ARA region, has over six million barrels of capacity and extensive connectivity for transport.
19 April 2016
Sanofi Invests €300M in Belgium Site to Expand Monoclonal Antibodies Portfolio
€300M investment will expand production capabilities, add new labs, and increase floor space by 8000 m². The site will support a pipeline of biologics, including monoclonal antibodies.
7 April 2016
Clariant Expands Phosphate-Esters Capacity at Gendorf Plant
The new capacity at Gendorf supports global demand in Industrial Lubricants, Paints & Coatings, Crop Solutions, and Personal Care, enabling innovative product developments and improved availability.
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6 April 2016
INOVYN to Convert Stenungsund Chlorine Production to Membrane Technology
The project aims for completion by end-2017, aligning with the company's Chlorine Strategy. Investments in Belgium and Sweden will enhance sustainability and phase out mercury cellroom production.
1 April 2016
UBE Merges Three Spanish Subsidiaries
The merger, effective March 31, 2016, aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the business platform in Spain, focusing on nylon, caprolactam, and fine chemicals production.
29 March 2016
Grangemouth Prepares for US Shale Gas
The second unit at Grangemouth's ethylene plant is operational after eight years, ready to receive US shale gas, boosting production and profitability, and securing jobs in Scotland.
18 March 2016
Borealis to Invest EUR 80 Million in Linz for Long-Term Competitiveness
The EUR 80 million investment in Linz aims to enhance plant efficiency, environmental performance, and infrastructure, including modernizing railways, lighting, and utility systems by 2019.
15 March 2016
Ercros to Invest €28M in Sabiñánigo Factory
The investment will fund a new chlorine and caustic soda plant, expand TCCA production, and enhance existing facilities. The factory employs 204 people and focuses on chlorine derivatives and R&D.
26 February 2016
GSK Opens Two New Facilities After €12m Cork Investment
The new Kilo Scale Facility and Technical Development Laboratory will enhance manufacturing of oncology medicines and improve existing products, reinforcing the Cork site's technical capabilities.
11 February 2016
ELIX Polymers to Invest in New Compounding Line at Tarragona Site
The investment enhances production of high-quality ABS resins, increases capacity, and improves operational efficiency, flexibility, and safety, aligning with the company's strategic growth and LEAN management principles.
28 January 2016
DuPont Invests in First European Zytel® HTN Polymer Plant
The new plant in Germany will meet rising demand for Zytel® HTN in automotive, electrical, and consumer electronics markets, enhancing local supply and supporting European customers.
1 January 2016
Stora Enso Invests EUR 16M in Skoghall Mill Emission Plant
The EUR 16M investment aims to reduce sulfur emissions at the Skoghall mill in Sweden, enhancing environmental performance. Completion is expected by end of 2017.
30 December 2015
Evonik Builds Specialty Copolyester Plant in Witten
The new plant will produce specialty copolyesters for coatings, creating around ten jobs. It aims to meet growing demand for epoxy resin-free can coatings and support customer growth with sustainable products.
8 December 2015
Shell to Build Solvent Deasphalter Unit at Pernis Refinery
The new unit will enhance product quality, flexibility, and environmental performance. Construction starts next year, with completion by end of 2018. The project will employ around 1,000 additional workers.
1 December 2015
Brückl Plant Electrolysis Expansion
Two new membrane electrolyzers were commissioned, enhancing energy efficiency, capacity, and environmental impact, with CO2 savings of 5,326 tonnes annually.
12 November 2015
Sanofi Expands in Höchst
Investing €200M, the company will build a fully automated cold warehouse and a multi-purpose building for medical tech, creating 500 jobs and expanding insulin production capabilities.
11 November 2015
VKG Opens Third Petroter Oil Shale Plant
The new plant, launched in 2015, boosts energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact. It processes 1 million tons of oil shale annually, creating 400 jobs and contributing 1% to Estonia's GDP.
9 November 2015
INEOS, ExxonMobil, and Shell to Supply US Ethane to Fife Ethylene Plant
The Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland will receive US ethane from INEOS' new Grangemouth terminal, enhancing feedstock supply and securing jobs. The plant has an annual capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
5 November 2015
Saltigo Invests €60M in Leverkusen Expansion
€60M will expand Leverkusen facilities, adding reactors, drying lines, and a new warehouse. Production starts end of 2017, creating 10 jobs. Focus on custom manufacturing for agrochemicals.
29 October 2015
ExxonMobil Expands Rotterdam Hydrocracker for Higher-Value Products
The Rotterdam refinery will upgrade its hydrocracker to produce cleaner, higher-value products like Group II base stocks and ultra-low sulfur diesel, enhancing competitiveness and profitability.
8 October 2015
EFRA Project Begins at Gdansk Refinery
The EFRA Project will enhance distillate yields, boosting refining margins and fuel output. Key units will be built by 2016, with completion in 2018. Financing and sales agreements are secured.
30 September 2015
ACP to Invest in CO2 Recovery Unit in Odessa
The unit will recover waste CO2 from OPZ’s ammonia plant, producing 100,000t annually. Investment is 15-20 million euros, targeting the food, beverage, and transport cooling industries.
24 September 2015
KEM ONE Starts Electrolysis Conversion in Lavéra
The €150M project to modernize chlor-alkali units will enhance production quality, reduce energy use, and meet EU regulations, with completion expected by end of 2016.
23 September 2015
INOVYN to Invest in Large-Scale KOH Facility in Belgium
The new 160kT KOH plant at Antwerp/Lillo will be operational in 2017, leveraging existing infrastructure for cost efficiency and benefiting from proximity to the Port of Antwerp and local chlorine customers.
14 September 2015
AkzoNobel, Eneco, and Groningen Seaports Invest in Sustainable Steam
Eneco retrofits its biomass facility to produce steam, reducing AkzoNobel's CO2 emissions. Groningen Seaports provides infrastructure. Steam supply starts December 2016.
8 September 2015
Slovnaft Installs New LDPE4 Production Technology
The new LDPE4 unit boosts polyethylene production by 40,000 tons annually, enhancing quality, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Commercial production starts early 2016.
1 September 2015
AkzoNobel to Invest €1.3M in UK Pilot Plant
The new facility will create three jobs, safeguard 28, and support resin development for coatings. Funded partly by the UK government, it enhances the site's R&D capabilities. Start-up in Q1 2016.
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