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27 February 2019
INEOS to Invest £1 Billion in UK Projects
£500M will upgrade the Forties Pipeline, £350M will enhance Grangemouth's energy efficiency, and £150M will build a new VAM plant in Hull, boosting UK manufacturing and exports.
25 February 2019
Solvay's Biomass Boiler at Rheinberg Plant
The new biomass boiler will cut CO₂ emissions by over 30%, using recycled wood chips. It will reduce fossil fuel use by a fourth and aligns with the company's greenhouse gas reduction goals.
19 February 2019
Grace Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Germany
The new plant in Worms will boost LUDOX® colloidal silica capacity, support high-demand applications, and enhance logistics for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, completing in Q2 2020.
18 February 2019
INEOS Finds High Gas Levels in UK Shale Comparable to US
Tests in Bowland shale show high gas levels, similar to US Barnett shale. Further tests planned to assess commercial viability. Potential for significant UK economic impact.
12 February 2019
Nouryon Cuts CO2 Emissions with Bio-Steam
Nouryon's Hengelo site will use bio-steam from Twence, reducing CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons annually and saving up to 80 million cubic meters of natural gas, enhancing sustainability in salt production.
31 January 2019
UPM Energy Boosts Kuusankoski Hydro Plant Capacity
The Kuusankoski plant will enhance efficiency and capacity by 2022, modernizing turbines and systems, improving environmental impact, and supporting renewable energy balance.
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24 January 2019
GEA Delivers Key Components for Borregaard's Bio-Based Production Plant
The new plant in Sarpsborg will enhance lignin production, reduce energy costs, and improve environmental safety. It features advanced spray drying, emission control, and wastewater reuse technologies.
15 January 2019
INEOS invests €3 billion in Antwerp port
The investment will create 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs, enhancing Antwerp's chemical cluster. New PDH and ethane cracker plants will be operational by 2024, boosting the Flemish economy.
14 January 2019
Cerbios Expands High Potency API Manufacturing
A new production line for larger volumes and batch sizes will be added, enhancing capacity for HPAIs and CDMO services, with completion expected in the second half of 2020.
3 January 2019
Ercros Expands Vila-seca I Chlorine Plant
A second 26,000 t/year expansion is complete, with a third underway. Post-expansion, production will reach 217,000 t/year, restoring pre-2017 levels using membrane technology.
18 December 2018
Goodyear Expands Slovenian Plant Capacity
€94M investment to boost premium tire production by 25%, adding 1.8M units annually and creating 160 jobs. Expansion starts January 2019, with phases through 2021.
18 December 2018
WACKER Expands Global Silicone Rubber Production
Increasing production by 40,000 metric tons annually by 2021, €100 million is invested to meet high demand in automotive, electronics, and medical sectors, enhancing silicone rubber availability and service.
7 December 2018
LANXESS Invests EUR 200 Million in Flame Retardant Production
Investments will enhance production of bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants across multiple global sites, focusing on innovation and sustainability in response to growing market demand.
6 December 2018
Borealis Expands European PP Capacity
Borealis boosts PP capacity in Belgium to meet rising demand, leveraging new PDH plant for integrated supply chain.
5 December 2018
WuXi Biologics Begins Building Major Biomanufacturing Facility in Ireland
Construction starts on a new facility in Dundalk, Ireland, featuring advanced bioprocessing technology and supported by the Irish Government, enhancing global biomanufacturing capabilities.
5 December 2018
Boliden Rönnskär Capacity Expansion
A €34M investment will boost Rönnskär's processing capacity by 12% by early 2021, enhancing resource utilization and long-term competitiveness. Additional upgrades include a new slag crusher.
29 November 2018
Clariant Expands Ethylene Oxide Capacity in Gendorf
The expansion will boost production yields, process reliability, and product quality, supporting growth in personal care, crop solutions, and industrial applications.
14 November 2018
Lucite International's Long-Term Investment in Cassel MMA Production
In 2018, Cassel's plant underwent a major £17M overhaul, involving 1,000+ contractors. Overhaul Manager Andy Brothwood emphasized improved planning and continuous improvement.
12 November 2018
LANXESS Invests in Leverkusen Ion Exchange Resin Production
The investment aims to enhance process technology and efficiency, driven by rising demand in industries like electromobility. Ion exchange resins are crucial for water treatment and battery metal extraction.
31 October 2018
ExxonMobil Launches New Unit at Antwerp Refinery for High-Value Fuels
The new 50,000 barrel-per-day unit converts heavy oils into cleaner fuels, meeting demand and new standards. Other projects include a cogeneration unit and diesel hydrotreater to reduce emissions.
29 October 2018
LANXESS Boosts Micronized Iron Oxide Red Pigment Production
Production at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site increased by 5,000 metric tons annually to meet rising demand for high-quality pigments in paints, coatings, and plastics, enhancing dispersion and color consistency.
29 October 2018
Cepsa Launches Second Metaxylene Unit at San Roque
The new Sorbex-2 plant, costing €70M, produces 150 tons/day of metaxylene. It complements the 2008 Sorbex-1 unit. Xylene is partly sourced from La Rábida Refinery.
29 October 2018
Covestro to Expand Aniline Production in Antwerp
Investing EUR 300 million, the new unit will launch in 2022, enhancing supply for MDI production. The project will boost job creation and utilize advanced safety and energy-efficient technologies.
25 October 2018
Terrafame to Build Battery Chemicals Plant in Finland
The plant will produce EV battery chemicals, enhancing profitability and skill development. Investment costs EUR 240M, with funding from Finnish Minerals Group, Galena, Trafigura, and Sampo.
16 October 2018
ANWIL to Receive PLN 1 Billion Investment
The investment will boost fertilizer output by 40% and expand the product range. PVC production capacity will also increase, benefiting the local economy and stakeholders.
8 October 2018
Shell's New SDA Unit Boosts Fuel Production at Pernis Refinery
The new SDA unit at Pernis processes more oil into cleaner fuels, enhances performance, reduces environmental impact, and increases crude flexibility without affecting capacity.
6 October 2018
Borealis to Build 750,000 Tonne/Year PDH Plant in Belgium
The new PDH plant in Belgium will use Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, partner with Oiltanking for logistics, and sell by-product hydrogen to Air Liquide, enhancing energy efficiency and supply reliability.
2 October 2018
Hexcel Opens New Composite Plant in France
The new plant in Isère, France, boosts global carbon fiber capacity, creating 370 jobs. It supports aerospace demand and features a new R&D center for advanced composite materials.
1 October 2018
CABB Group Invests in Gersthofen and Knapsack Expansion
Investing double-digit million euros, CABB aims to enhance production and storage capacities by 2019, boosting flexibility and reliability for global customers in specialty chemicals.
27 September 2018
Momentive Opens NXT Silane Plant in Leverkusen
The new facility will double production capacity, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and support tire and automotive customers with advanced performance and lower rolling resistance.
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