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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.
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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.
30 September 2014
Hexcel to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in France
The $250M plant in Roussillon will enhance the global supply chain, supporting aerospace demand. It will employ 120 people by 2018, supplying Airbus and Safran.
26 September 2014
Toray Opens New Carbon Fiber Plant in France
The new plant boosts cost competitiveness by enabling integrated production and supports global expansion. Demand for carbon fibers is growing, with Toray expanding its product range to meet market needs.
26 September 2014
LANXESS Expands Lewatit Production for Food Industry
A new production line for weak acid cation exchange resins and a food-compatible filling system have been inaugurated, increasing capacity and meeting rising demand for water treatment solutions.
23 September 2014
ENERGOCHEMICA SE to Build Membrane Electrolysis Plant in Eastern Slovakia
The new facility will produce chlorine products and sodium hydroxide, creating 80 jobs. It replaces outdated mercury electrolysis, aligning with EU regulations, and preserves 100 existing jobs.
12 September 2014
BASF Expands Cork Manufacturing Plant
The Cork site will boost LIX® solvent extractant production by Q1 2015 to meet rising demand. New labs in Johannesburg, Shanghai, and Moscow enhance technical service and customer proximity.
11 September 2014
Kemira Invests in Oulu Hydrogen Peroxide Plant
Due to rising demand for pulp chemicals, a multi-million euro investment will enhance efficiency and capabilities, supporting future pulp mill expansions and the pulp and paper industry in Europe.
11 September 2014
BASF Opens Butadiene Plant in Antwerp
The new plant doubles butadiene capacity in Europe, securing internal supply and enhancing market position. It integrates the C4 value chain, serving industries like synthetic rubber and plastics.
15 August 2014
SABIC Converts Teesside Plant to US Shale Gas
The conversion will secure the plant's future, support 4,000 supply chain jobs, and enhance competitiveness. Government backing includes €11m from the Regional Growth Fund.
14 August 2014
New Bioethanol Plant in Finland
A new bioethanol plant in Kajaani will use local sawdust, start production in mid-2016, and produce 10 million liters annually. The project supports Finland’s climate goals and will create jobs.
11 August 2014
Merck Millipore Invests €12 Million to Expand French Facility
The investment will enhance RTU Media production, ensure supply security, and centralize R&D in Molsheim, supporting global demand and market growth.
8 August 2014
New NPK Pilot Plant Operational
A new NPK pilot plant in Porsgrunn, Norway, enhances flexibility and efficiency. It replaces outdated hardware, features advanced cooling and gas-scrubbing systems, and aids in process improvement and raw material testing.
6 August 2014
Messer Invests €33M in New Polish Plant
The new plant in Łódź will produce 400 tons of liquid oxygen and nitrogen daily, creating 25 jobs. It aims to meet high purity standards and improve delivery reliability and logistics costs.
18 July 2014
BASF Opens Largest European Emissions Catalyst Plant in Poland
The new plant in Środa Śląska, Poland, will produce emissions catalysts for Euro 6/VI regulations, with full capacity by 2016. Initial investment was €90 million, expanding to €150 million.
11 July 2014
New CO2 Plant at Industriepark Höchst Reduces Emissions and Conserves Resources
A new CO2 plant at Industriepark Höchst purifies and liquefies CO2 from vinyl acetate production, achieving high purity and energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving supply reliability.
3 July 2014
ExxonMobil Invests $1 Billion in Antwerp Refinery
The investment boosts Antwerp's refinery capabilities, converting heavy fractions into cleaner fuels, and underscores the port's strategic importance and competitive edge in the petrochemical industry.
1 July 2014
LANXESS Opens High-Tech Plastics Plant in Belgium
The new plant in Antwerp produces 90,000 metric tons of polyamide annually, mainly for the automotive industry, enhancing lightweight construction and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
18 June 2014
LANXESS Opens New Rubber Production Line in Dormagen
The new line uses dry finishing technology, reducing water and energy use. Two new rubber variants are introduced, increasing production capacity by 10% to 63,000 metric tons annually.
17 June 2014
Yara Acquires Full Ownership of Le Havre Urea Plant
Yara now fully owns the Le Havre urea plant, enhancing management and flexibility. This acquisition boosts urea production by 160,000 metric tons annually, expanding sales in various markets.
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