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23 July 2020
Air Liquide Invests in Renewable-Ready Oxygen Plant in Rotterdam
Investing €125M, the new plant will produce 2,200 tons of oxygen daily, store 40 MWh of energy, and reduce electricity use by 10%, supporting renewable energy and lowering environmental impact.
15 July 2020
Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility
The new facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now operational, producing silicones and SMPs for various applications, enhancing supply reliability and product innovation despite Covid-19 challenges.
13 July 2020
Mondi Syktyvkar Opens New Crude Tall Oil Plant
The new plant processes sulphate soap by-products into 40,000 tonnes of crude tall oil annually, automating production and enhancing capacity. Staff received specialist training for maintenance.
23 June 2020
INA Seeks Strategic Investment Status for Biorefinery Project
Despite challenges, the company advances its Sisak site transformation, focusing on bioethanol from biomass. Key steps include tech agreements, miscanthus trials, and EU funding applications.
3 June 2020
Arkema and Nutrien agree US supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride for Calvert City
US$150m investment to build a 40 kt/year AHF plant in Aurora (NC); startup H1 2022; half output to fluoropolymers, rest to low‑GWP fluorogases; uses phosphate‑derived fluoride.
26 May 2020
Clariant Expands Mild Surfactant Capacity in USA and Spain
Expanding production of isethionates derivatives to meet demand for mild surfactants in personal care, with upgrades to facilities in the USA and Spain, enhancing energy efficiency and product options.
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15 May 2020
Solvay's Composite Materials Efficiency Plan
The plan includes closing plants in Manchester and Tulsa, cutting 570 jobs, and saving €60M annually by end of 2020, to counteract COVID-19's impact on demand in the civil aircraft sector.
12 May 2020
PKN ORLEN to Build IPA Unit in Poland
The new IPA unit will use acetone by-product from phenol production, enhancing Poland's petrochemical capabilities and economic security, with potential to add PLN 1.5bn to annual operating profit.
14 April 2020
Evonik Doubles TROGAMID® CX Capacity
The new production line for transparent polyamide TROGAMID® CX is operational, meeting growing demand. The material offers chemical resistance, UV stability, and design flexibility for various applications.
7 April 2020
AGC Expands Spanish Pharmaceutical Production
The expansion will boost production capacity by 1.3 times and add a new R&D facility. This aligns with AGC's strategy to grow its life-sciences business and meet rising demand in the pharmaceutical CDMO market.
2 April 2020
Honeywell UOP to supply Polybed PSA hydrogen units for Shenghong Petrochemical’s China complex
Five skid-mounted Polybed PSA units will supply >99.9% pure hydrogen for a new Lianyuangang, Jiangsu refinery complex; modular PSA recovers hydrogen from reformers and off-gases.
31 March 2020
Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects
Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
27 February 2020
Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen
NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
21 February 2020
Paste PVC Plant Expansion in Burghausen
The Burghausen plant now uses microsuspension for flexible PVC production. Investments include new reactors, a dryer, expanded control room, silos, and a recycling system for cooling water.
13 February 2020
Kuraray to Open PVA Film Plant in Poland
The new facility in Poland will produce PVA water-soluble films to meet growing demand in Europe for packaging in detergents, pharmaceuticals, and more, with production starting mid-2022.
6 February 2020
Clariant Boosts EMEA Edible Oils and Biofuels Production
New capacity in Spain and an expanded product portfolio enhance supply and service flexibility for EMEA edible oil and biofuel markets, meeting rising demand for high-quality purification solutions.
4 February 2020
WeylChem Invests in Allessa Multi-Purpose Plant
WeylChem is upgrading its Frankfurt Fechenheim plant to enhance its HALEX technology, driven by customer demand. The new plant will be operational in H2 2021, alongside a new SAP S/4 Hana system.
31 January 2020
BASF Extends Partnership with Energy21
BASF leverages Energy21's EBASE platform to optimize energy data, enhance utility operations, and support sustainability goals, extending their long-term collaboration.
31 January 2020
LBC Tank Terminals Expands Rotterdam Capacity
The Rotterdam terminal will gain 70,000 m³ capacity, totaling 180,000 m³. The project includes expanding the deep-sea jetty and is set for completion by Q3 2021.
29 January 2020
Celanese Expands Global Emulsion Polymers
Plans to expand emulsion polymers with projects in Nanjing and Geleen, increasing VAE capacity by 2023. Additional capacity increases at other sites are also planned. Financial details undisclosed.
29 January 2020
Biffa Opens £27.5m Recycling Plant, Announces £7m Facility
The new plant in Seaham recycles 57,000 tonnes of PET annually, creating 100 jobs. A £7m facility in Washington will handle 20,000 tonnes of plastic tubs and trays, adding 30 jobs.
23 January 2020
BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain
The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.
23 January 2020
Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity
The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.
20 January 2020
PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site
The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.
16 January 2020
WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany
The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
15 January 2020
BASF Boosts Irganox® 1520L Production in Italy
Production capacity for antioxidant Irganox® 1520L will increase by 20% to meet rising market demand, enhancing support for global customers with improved processing and heat-aging stability.
9 January 2020
BASF Expands Water-Soluble Polyacrylate Production
A single-digit million-euro investment has enhanced production flexibility and slightly expanded capacity for water-soluble polyacrylates, benefiting cleaning products and industrial applications.
14 December 2019
Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility
The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
27 November 2019
PKN ORLEN Advances Olefin Plant Expansion
A contract with Fluor for technical consultancy and PMC+ services will optimize the olefin plant expansion, enhancing project management and boosting PKN ORLEN's petrochemical capacity by 30%.
15 November 2019
WACKER Opens New Silicon-Metal Plant in Norway
The new facility boosts capacity by over 40%, covering a third of WACKER's German demand. €100 million was invested, enhancing efficiency and supply security against market fluctuations and trade barriers.
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