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16 November 2016
Sabic's New PP Pilot Plant to Address Industry Needs
The new pilot plant in Sittard-Geleen will use gas-phase polymerization to develop advanced polypropylene materials for various industries, with construction by Zeton and a focus on innovation and market needs.
7 November 2016
MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets
MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
1 November 2016
New Aliphos Plant in Dunkirk for Aliphos® Dical+ Phosphate
The new plant in Dunkirk offers flexible raw material use, high phosphorus digestibility, and improved product handling, aiming to regain market leadership in Europe and expand globally.
20 October 2016
Braskem Opens European Technology Center
The new center in Wesseling, Germany, will develop products for the European market, enhancing technical support and expanding Braskem's polyolefin expertise.
17 October 2016
Evonik Builds Plant for Aviation-Grade Acrylic Sheets
A new plant in Germany will produce advanced stretched PMMA sheets, enhancing impact resistance and meeting aviation industry demands for larger, high-quality windows.
14 October 2016
UBE to Boost Nylon Production by 40,000 Tons in Spain, Adds New Compounding Facility
The expansion will use proprietary technology to produce various polyamides, enhancing global responsiveness and creating 50 new jobs, increasing the site's workforce to 500.
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12 October 2016
Ube Industries to Boost Nylon Production in Spain by 40,000 Tonnes
The expansion will meet rising global demand, adding 50 jobs. New facilities will enhance production of high-value nylons for automotive, packaging, and industrial applications.
6 October 2016
LG Chem Begins EV Battery Plant Construction in Poland
The new plant in Wrocław will produce over 100,000 EV batteries annually by late 2017, reducing logistics costs and enhancing local partnerships. It joins LG Chem's global network of battery plants.
28 September 2016
BASF to Build New Acetylene Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant will produce 90,000 metric tons of acetylene annually, using efficient processes. It will enhance competitiveness, resource use, and support various value chains at the Ludwigshafen site.
23 September 2016
BEWi Group Invests in Extruding Technology
The investment in Porvoo plant will boost EPS production by 12,000 t/a, adding grey EPS with 20% better insulation. The new line, operational in Q2 2017, will create 10 jobs and use recycled fish boxes.
16 September 2016
Tessenderlo Group Builds Liquid Fertilizer Plant in Rouen
The new plant will produce Thio-Sul® fertilizer, creating 20 jobs. It aims to meet European demand and enhance market position. Completion is expected in the second half of 2017.
24 August 2016
GETEC Acquires Emmtec Industry Park from Nuon
GETEC will acquire Emmtec Industry Park, ensuring employment for 200 staff. The deal, pending antitrust approval, aims to enhance GETEC's European market presence and competencies in the chemical industry.
18 August 2016
ACTEGA Invests €10 Million in New Grevenbroich Lab
A new 5,700 sqm lab will centralize R&D, quality control, and service, enhancing process efficiency and customer support. The facility includes a customer tech center for testing packaging innovations.
28 July 2016
Kuraray Opens New Feedstock Storage at Industriepark Höchst
The new storage optimizes production supplies, with feedstock delivered by inland vessels. The site benefits from excellent logistics, including rail, road, and river connections.
27 July 2016
GSK Invests £275M in UK Manufacturing
£275M will enhance production at three UK sites, boosting respiratory and biopharmaceutical output for global export, supporting jobs, and creating new opportunities.
7 July 2016
INEOS to Expand Hull Plant with Multi-Million Pound Investment
The Hull plant will boost Ethyl Acetate production by 100,000 tonnes annually, leveraging US shale gas. This investment supports growing demand in Europe and globally. Completion expected by next year.
27 June 2016
Evonik Speeds Up Industrial Scale-Up of Superabsorbents
Modernized pilot plants in Krefeld enable faster industrial-scale production of superabsorbents, enhancing product development, sample production, and process transfer efficiency.
22 June 2016
Umicore Opens Catalyst Plant in Poland
The new facility in Nowa Ruda will meet rising demand for automotive catalysts in Europe, supporting stricter emission laws and enhancing air quality with advanced catalytic technology.
20 June 2016
Unipetrol Builds Logistics Facility for New Polyethylene Unit
A 700 million CZK contract was awarded for a logistics facility to handle 270,000 tons of HDPE granules, including 40 storage silos, packaging hall extension, and new offices, to be completed by Q1 2018.
17 June 2016
Covestro Begins Industrial CO2-Based Plastic Production
A new plant in Dormagen produces foam components with 20% CO2, reducing crude oil use. The process is environmentally friendly and aims to expand CO2-based plastic production.
7 June 2016
Arkema Expands Bostik Production in Sweden
The new plant in Helsingborg will produce cement-based construction products, enhancing service to Northern Europe and the Baltic region with advanced manufacturing techniques and high production flexibility.
6 June 2016
BASF Boosts Laromer® UV/EB Acrylates Production in Europe
Production capacity for UV/EB acrylates at Ludwigshafen is being expanded to meet rising demand, enhancing supply reliability. Additional capacities will be available by Q3 2016.
1 June 2016
Investment Summary: Lifosa Fertilizer Facility, Lithuania
Implemented ISO standards, joined UN Global Compact, enhanced heat recovery, achieved OHSAS, GMP+ certifications, expanded capacity, modernized processes, built infrastructure, and invested in community projects.
12 May 2016
BMZ Opens First Section of Europe's Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Factory
The new facility in Germany will produce up to 800 million lithium-ion batteries annually by 2020, supporting diverse applications and reducing dependency on Asian cell producers.
12 May 2016
Eni Converts Porto Marghera Refinery to Biofuel Production
The Porto Marghera refinery now produces biofuels from vegetable oil and biomass using EcofiningTM technology, reducing emissions and ensuring continued employment through innovation.
10 May 2016
Ercros to Invest EUR 54 Million to Phase Out Mercury Technology
The plan involves investing EUR 53.7M to increase membrane chlorine production, reduce mercury use, and enhance efficiency, aiming for a yearly EBITDA of EUR 48M by 2020.
3 May 2016
DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site
The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
28 April 2016
Biffa Polymers Invests £6.5M to Double Output in Wilton
The new rHDPE line will double food-grade plastic output to 20,000 tonnes annually, addressing market demand and reducing the need to send UK scrap plastic abroad for processing. Operational by early 2017.
26 April 2016
Zenith Energy Acquires BP's Amsterdam Terminal
Zenith plans to invest $100M in the Amsterdam terminal to enhance LPG storage. The facility, in the ARA region, has over six million barrels of capacity and extensive connectivity for transport.
19 April 2016
Sanofi Invests €300M in Belgium Site to Expand Monoclonal Antibodies Portfolio
€300M investment will expand production capabilities, add new labs, and increase floor space by 8000 m². The site will support a pipeline of biologics, including monoclonal antibodies.
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