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11 September 2013
Dow to Produce AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Elastomers in Europe
Production in Tarragona, Spain, will expand capacity for AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Elastomers, enhancing Dow's ability to meet global demand for hot melt adhesives and polymer modifications.
26 July 2013
Air Liquide Invests €50 Million in Antwerp Basin
A new carbon monoxide unit will double production capacity by early 2015, enhancing energy efficiency and safety. This supports European manufacturers' development and competitiveness.
4 July 2013
BASF Enhances Phenolic Resin Production in Ludwigshafen
The facility's capacity will increase by 50% with a new production line by 2014, improving supply reliability. Koresin is crucial for premium tire manufacturing and other industrial applications.
1 July 2013
LANXESS Completes ACE Technology Conversion at Geleen EPDM Site
The largest EPDM line at Geleen has been upgraded to ACE technology, enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and product quality. The process reduces energy use and eliminates catalyst waste.
25 June 2013
Borealis Invests EUR 65 Million in Porvoo PE Plant Upgrade
The EUR 65 million upgrade will enhance the Borstar PE2 plant to 3G technology, improving product properties and expanding capabilities, reinforcing Porvoo's role in innovation and market service.
21 June 2013
Solvay Enhances Adipic Acid Production in France
The investment aims to cut energy use by 8MW and CO2 emissions by 11,000 tons annually, enhancing process efficiency and supporting a €100M REBITDA improvement by 2014.
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20 June 2013
Evonik Launches New PVC Plasticizer Plant
The new plant produces phthalate-free plasticizers with a 40,000-ton capacity. Future plans include bio-based plasticizers. The portfolio expansion enhances customer options and support.
6 June 2013
Solvay to Strengthen Global Soda Ash Leadership
Plans to cut €100M/year in European costs by 2016, expand North American trona mining, and close a Portuguese unit. Aims to boost efficiency and address overcapacity, impacting 450 jobs by 2016.
3 June 2013
Ferro Expands Dibenzoates Production Capacity
The new Antwerp facility will produce 28,000 metric tons of non-phthalate plasticizers annually, enhancing market position and integrating benzoic acid production for improved product offerings.
22 May 2013
Total Approves €1 Billion Modernization of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemical Platform
The project includes a new refinery complex and plant, shutting down outdated facilities, and maintaining the workforce. The upgrades aim to enhance competitiveness and meet environmental standards.
6 May 2013
Novo Nordisk Invests DKK 380 Million in Kalundborg Plant
The investment will create 50 jobs and convert existing facilities for semaglutide production, a new type 2 diabetes treatment. The plant will be operational by Q1 2014.
18 April 2013
LANXESS Opens New EPDM Headquarters in Netherlands
The new headquarters in Sittard-Geleen will manage global EPDM rubber operations, integrating management, R&D, and production. The site emphasizes sustainability and innovation.
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.
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.
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