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25 April 2019
Dow Expands Alkoxylation Capacity in Spain
The expansion in Tarragona will support demand in EMEA and India, enhancing production of lubricants, defoamers, surfactants, and ethoxylates, leveraging existing infrastructure for customer growth.
24 April 2019
ExxonMobil to Boost Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Output at Fawley Refinery
The Fawley refinery expansion will increase ultra-low sulfur diesel production by 45%, improve energy efficiency with a new hydrogen plant, and reduce the UK's diesel imports. Construction starts in late 2019.
23 April 2019
Catalent Invests $14M in Eberbach Softgel Facility Expansion
The $14M expansion in Eberbach includes new Vegicaps® lines, printing tech, vision inspection, coating, and packaging. Workforce to grow by 10% to meet rising demand for animal-free health products.
8 April 2019
BASF SONATRACH Invests €10M in Tarragona PDH Plant
The investment will eliminate production bottlenecks, boosting annual capacity from 370,000 to 420,000 tons, driven by rising demand and aligning with recent strong economic performance.
8 April 2019
Evonik Boosts Transparent Polyamide Production in Marl
Due to rising demand, production capacity for TROGAMID® CX will double by early 2020, enhancing market position and enabling new product development.
6 April 2019
Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden
The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
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5 April 2019
Nouryon Expands Chloromethanes Capacity in Germany
Construction starts in May to boost chloromethanes capacity in Frankfurt, with completion in 2020. The project will increase methyl chloride production by over 30% and enhance supply reliability.
3 April 2019
Ercros Boosts Moulding Compounds Capacity
The Cerdanyola factory increased moulding compounds output by 14% to 25,000 t/year, with 85% exported. Enhanced digitization and automation improve competitiveness and product quality.
28 March 2019
Merck Expands Biotech Manufacturing Capacity
€150M investment in Aubonne, Switzerland, for new building with advanced tech to boost production of biotech medicines, meeting global demand. Completion expected by 2023.
27 March 2019
SK Innovation to Build LiBS Plant in Poland
The new plant in Poland will produce LiBS and CCS for EV batteries, boosting annual capacity to 1.2 billion sqm. The EUR 335 million investment aims to meet European market demand by 2021.
26 March 2019
Solvay to Boost European Hydroquinone Capacity by 20%
The capacity expansion in Saint-Fons, France, enhances supply security and meets rising demand for diphenol inhibitors. The project will be operational by Q2-2019.
18 March 2019
LANXESS Boosts Benzyl Alcohol Production
Production capacity for benzyl alcohol will increase by 30% at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site by end of 2019. Expansion plans are also in place for the Nagda site, enhancing global supply capabilities.
12 March 2019
Ercros Boosts Tortosa Production Capacity
The Tortosa factory has increased polyol production by 17%, enhancing energy efficiency and competitive position. Most output is exported to over 48 countries, targeting markets in America, Europe, and Asia.
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.
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.
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