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30 April 2018
Celanese Expands POM Production
The debottlenecking project aims to boost POM production, meeting rising demand for specialty materials. Phase I completes in 2020, with Phase II following soon after.
25 April 2018
BASF Expands Aliphatic Polyisocyanate Production
Production capacity for Basonat® hardeners at Ludwigshafen has increased to meet rising demand for automotive, industrial coatings, and adhesives, enhancing delivery reliability and product portfolio.
25 April 2018
AIQBE Marks Huelva Industry Day
Events included a technical conference, special mention for CIFP, inauguration of new refinery installations, a benefit concert, a paddle tournament, and an educational mobile unit visit.
24 April 2018
Total Petrochemicals Invests 80 Million Euros in Normandy Platform
The investment aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational performance, aligning with safety and environmental standards. Maintenance work starts on March 4, 2018, as part of a seven-year cycle.
11 April 2018
Boehringer Ingelheim invests €65M in avian vaccines
A new 5,700 sq m facility in Lyon will boost avian vaccine production, creating 42 jobs. The environmentally friendly site will triple inactivated vaccine capacity by 2020.
9 April 2018
Cepsa to Install Detal Technology and Boost Capacity by 25% at San Roque Plant
The project will enhance production efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve safety. It involves a €100M investment, creating 250 jobs, and targets high-growth African markets. Completion in two years.
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3 April 2018
Nel ASA Halts H2V Power-to-Gas Project
Due to limited progress and financing issues, Nel will focus on other high-value projects. The H2V project's halt won't impact Nel's order backlog or future hydrogen initiatives in Europe.
3 April 2018
Evonik to Close Hungarian Kaba Site
Production at the Kaba site will end by April 2018 due to market competition. Alternatives were explored, and supply remains assured. Redundancies will be managed with local authorities.
21 March 2018
Borealis Expands High Voltage Testing Centre in Sweden
EUR 4 million investment enhances testing capabilities for medium to extra high voltage cables, boosting innovation and collaboration with customers and partners in the wire and cable industry.
5 March 2018
Ercros to Expand Vila-seca I Plant Capacity
The expansion will add 26,000 t/year to the chlorine and caustic soda capacity, reaching 191,000 t/year by end of 2018, reinforcing its market leadership with 59% of Spain's production capacity.
22 February 2018
LANXESS Boosts Macrolex Dye Capacity in Leverkusen
The expansion will increase production by 25% to meet rising global demand, especially in Asia, and stricter regulations. It also signifies a commitment to the Leverkusen site and will create new jobs.
20 February 2018
Lubrizol Boosts Global TPU Capacity
Expanding production in Europe, North America, and China, the company aims to meet rising demand for high-performance, sustainable materials with ongoing investments in elastomers, aliphatics, and adhesives.
19 February 2018
Poligal Launches New Plant in Poland
The new plant in Skarbimierz features a 5-layer extrusion line, boosting production by 40,000 tonnes/year. It aims to enhance service in Central Europe and support growth and innovation.
14 February 2018
Sasol Boosts Alumina Production Capacity
The expansion at Brunsbüttel adds 15,000 tons of alumina hydrate capacity annually. New units, including drum and spray dryers, were commissioned, with further expansions planned in the US and Germany.
14 February 2018
INOVYN Expands VCM and ECU Capacity in Norway
The project will boost VCM and ECU capacity, enhancing supply to vinyls and caustic soda customers. Wood is the EPCM contractor for VCM, with completion expected by Q3 2019.
30 January 2018
Solvay invests €6 million in Rheinberg site for new flue gas treatment line
The investment will expand sodium bicarbonate production, enabling delivery of SOLVAir® SB 0/3 for reducing industrial emissions. The project aligns with sustainability goals and is co-funded by the German government.
25 January 2018
Kaneka Expands Polyolefin Foam Production in Belgium
Investment of JPY 2 billion will boost production by 50%, driven by strong demand for lightweight, impact-resistant materials in the automotive sector, especially for electric vehicles.
22 January 2018
ARLANXEO to Boost Chloroprene Rubber Production in Dormagen
Production capacity in Dormagen will increase to 70,000 tons per year by Q1 2019, driven by strong global demand, especially in Asia. The expansion includes new reactors and process optimization.
17 January 2018
SGL Group Expands Specialty Graphite Production for Automotive Industry
Demand for specialty graphite in automotive applications is rising. A €25M investment will expand production by 2020. Key projects include components for vacuum pumps and brake boosters.
16 January 2018
Solvay Unveils Energy-Efficient Turbine at Italian Soda Ash Plant
The new turbine boosts production capacity and competitiveness at the Rosignano soda ash plant, enhancing supply reliability and quality for global markets.
10 January 2018
Indorama Expands European Leadership with ZILS Acquisition
The new owners will start maintenance in January 2018, increasing the workforce by 10%. Production begins in the second half of 2018, with 80% for Europe and Turkey, and 20% for the Americas and Middle East.
20 December 2017
Teijin Aramid to Boost Twaron Yarn Capacity by 25%
The increased capacity will meet future demand, with full availability by 2022. Investments include new technology and lean methodology to optimize production and service.
14 December 2017
INOVYN Unveils Specialty Vinyls Expansion Plan
The plan includes a 120ktonne capacity boost across five European sites by 2020, driven by their advanced R&D center to meet rising global demand and enhance market leadership.
11 December 2017
BASF Expands Emissions Catalysts Site in Poland
The expansion adds 14,000 sqm, new production lines, and jobs. It enhances capacity to meet Euro 6d emissions standards with advanced catalyst and filter technologies for diesel and gasoline vehicles.
11 December 2017
Covestro to Continue Tarragona Production
Investing EUR 200M, the site will build a chlorine supply and increase MDI capacity by 50,000 tons. Debottlenecking by 2022, chlorine production starts end of 2020.
3 December 2017
IQOXE Invests €10M in New Tarragona Plant
The new plant in La Canonja boosts ethylene oxide derivative production from 3,000 to 45,000 tons annually, with the old plant now focusing on high-value pharmaceutical products.
30 November 2017
Total Completes €1 Billion Upgrade of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemicals Platform
The Antwerp platform now converts heavy fuel oil to low-sulfur products and processes low-cost feedstock, enhancing competitiveness and meeting new marine fuel regulations.
30 November 2017
ASK Chemicals Opens New Plant in Spain
The new plant in Bilbao was inaugurated with speeches on innovative foundry technologies, including INOTEC and MIRATEC TS, and a tour showcasing advanced facilities for high-quality production.
29 November 2017
CIECH Expands Production Capacity for Dialysis Soda
Modernizing German plants to produce pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate, including dialysis soda, with completion by 2019. Investment exceeds PLN 100 mln, boosting capacity to 110,000 tonnes annually.
29 November 2017
Saltigo Marks 50 Years of Innovation
ZeTO celebrates 50 years with a €60M expansion, adding new production lines and storage. Investments total €300M over 11 years, enhancing capacity and maintaining cutting-edge operations.
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