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6 September 2012
Evonik Begins Construction of New Marl Chemical Plant
The new plant will produce functionalized polybutadienes for sealing compounds and adhesives, creating 15 jobs. It leverages existing infrastructure and supports resource efficiency and industrial growth.
5 September 2012
Saltend Chemicals Park Celebrates Milestones and Rebranding
Saltend Chemicals Park has invested £500M in infrastructure, enhancing its multi-operator status and promoting further investment, with new facilities and a focus on renewable technologies.
5 September 2012
LANXESS Invests EUR 15 Million in Antwerp Glass Fiber Plant
The investment will boost annual capacity by 10%, replacing both furnaces. This expansion supports growing demand for high-tech plastics, especially in mobility and electronics markets.
5 July 2012
BASF to Open New L-Menthol Facility in Ludwigshafen
The new facility will produce synthetic L-Menthol with improved purity to meet rising demand in oral care, skin care, and food industries, using an efficient process based on citral.
5 July 2012
BASF to Expand Vinylformamide Capacity in Ludwigshafen
The expansion includes increased polymerization capacity in Ludwigshafen and a new line in China, creating 40 jobs. VFA is crucial for eco-friendly, cost-efficient paper production.
4 July 2012
BASF to Build Butadiene Plant in Antwerp
The new plant will produce 155,000 metric tons annually by 2014, addressing butadiene supply shortages and rising demand. It will create 15-20 jobs and enhance site integration, reducing logistics needs.
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28 June 2012
Vivergo's €435m Bioethanol Plant Nears Completion
The plant will produce 420M liters of ethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, using 1.1M tonnes of local wheat. It will cut GHG by 50% and support 1,080 jobs, with a strong local economic impact.
28 June 2012
Arkema Invests €70M in French Fluoropolymer Expansion
€70M investment will boost PVDF production by 50% at Pierre-Bénite, enhancing high-growth applications and incorporating advanced technologies for long-term fluorochemicals visibility in France.
15 June 2012
Shell Pernis Invests $500M in Cleaner Fuels
A new desulfurization unit opens in Rotterdam, boosting low-sulfur fuel production and meeting stringent EU standards. The project supports local employment and sustainable development.
6 June 2012
Lotte Chemical UK Orders MTR® Plant from Uhde Inventa-Fischer
A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.
31 May 2012
LANXESS Invests in New High-Tech Plastics Plant in Belgium
The new plant in Antwerp will produce 90,000 metric tons of polyamide annually, supporting growth in the automotive industry and expanding the global production network for high-tech plastics.
31 May 2012
Air Liquide Invests €100 Million in Germany
A new hydrogen and carbon monoxide unit will be built at Chempark Dormagen to supply Bayer MaterialScience, enhancing polymer production for various applications. Completion is set for 2014.
30 May 2012
LANXESS Invests €30M in French Tire Rubber Site
The investment aims to boost productivity and energy efficiency for producing Nd-PBR and SSBR rubbers, essential for "green tires," driven by rising global demand and new EU tire labeling laws.
17 May 2012
ASESA's HE-Cogeneration Plant in Tarragona
The plant generates 14.25 MWh, exports 11 MWh, and reduces CO2 emissions by 21,500 tons annually. ASESA also cut fuel consumption by 9%, reducing CO2 by 4,500 tons yearly.
9 May 2012
Eni Rebrands Chemicals Division as Versalis
Versalis focuses on innovation, green chemicals, and emerging markets. Investments target growth, site upgrades, and elastomers, aiming for a 50% sales increase and €400m EBIT improvement by 2015.
10 April 2012
Metsä Fibre Expands Äänekoski Mill Capacity
The Äänekoski mill's board machine rebuild boosts capacity by 30,000 t to 240,000 tpy. The project, part of a larger investment, also increased production at Simpele and Kyro mills by 120,000 tpy.
15 March 2012
Zeolyst Expands Zeolite Production in the Netherlands
The expansion in Delfzijl will create 11 new jobs and aims to boost employment by 50%. Increased demand for zeolites, used in catalytic processes like car exhaust cleaning, drives this growth.
13 February 2012
LANXESS Invests EUR 20 Million in Cresol Production Expansion
LANXESS is expanding cresol production by 20% at Leverkusen, investing EUR 20 million. This move supports long-term growth and enhances productivity in their aromatics network.
6 February 2012
AkzoNobel Expands Global MCA Capacity
AkzoNobel boosts MCA production at Delfzijl and Taixing plants to over 100,000 MT/year each, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in key markets like agrochemicals and surfactants.
17 January 2012
BASF to Build 300,000 Metric Ton TDI Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant will create 200 jobs, start production in late 2014, and lead to the closure of the Schwarzheide TDI plant. It will enhance production synergies and support growth in other value chains.
19 December 2011
Neste Oil Opens Europe's Largest Renewable Diesel Refinery in Rotterdam
The Rotterdam refinery produces premium NExBTL renewable diesel, employs 150 people, and can produce 800,000 metric tons annually, reducing greenhouse gases by over 1.5 million tons each year.
18 October 2011
Eastman Expands Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Production in Netherlands
The Middelburg facility's expansion doubles capacity since 2006, meeting global demand. This complements capacity increases in Texas and Pennsylvania, ensuring reliable supply and market growth.
3 October 2011
BorsodChem Opens New TDI Plant
The new TDI plant in Kazincbarcika, Hungary, has a capacity of 160 kilotons/year, expandable to 200. It enhances production efficiency and supports Wanhua's global growth strategy.
21 September 2011
Lubrizol Expands Testing Capabilities
Investing $85M in R&D and testing, including a new plant in China, Lubrizol upgrades its Hazelwood center with advanced NMR capabilities and a new Field Testing Center to enhance global service.
6 September 2011
Perstorp Doubles Caprolactone Capacity
In response to rising demand, the world's largest caprolactone producer has added a second production stream, enhancing supply for high-performance applications and targeting growth in Asia.
20 July 2011
Praxair Boosts Capacity in Germany
A new air separation unit in Hurth, Germany, doubles capacity to 1,800 tons/day, offering cost savings and supporting growing demand in the Rhineland chemical production area.
15 June 2011
Foster Wheeler Wins Engineering Contract for Preem's Energy Savings Program
The contract covers basic and front-end engineering for energy savings at a Swedish refinery. The project aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, with completion expected by September 2011.
25 May 2011
TDI & MDI Investments to Enhance Quality and Supply
New TDI plant and MDI plant revamp in Hungary will boost capacity and quality. MDI plant shutdown for seven weeks may cause disruptions, but aims to meet future market needs.
1 April 2011
Evonik Opens Isobutene Plant in Antwerp
The new facility in Antwerp produces 110,000 metric tons of high-purity isobutene annually, tripling capacity. The process is eco-friendly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in C4 production.
14 March 2011
Bayer to Invest €100M in German MDI Plant Expansion
The investment will expand MDI production at Brunsbüttel, enhancing capacity and job security. The project includes new plants and uses advanced, energy-efficient technologies.
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