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9 March 2011
DuPont and LANXESS to Double PBT Compounding Capacity
The joint venture will invest €10M to expand PBT production in Germany, driven by rising demand in automotive and electronics. The new capacity will be operational by early 2012.
11 February 2011
Kemira to Build Coagulant Plants in Germany and Spain
The EUR 40 million investment will utilize HCl from Bayer's polyurethane production for water treatment. Existing plants in the Netherlands and Spain will be restructured, with minimal personnel impact.
1 February 2011
AkzoNobel Invests EUR 140M to Upgrade Chlorine Production
The upgrade to membrane electrolysis tech will boost capacity by 50%, cut eco-footprint by 30%, and meet strong demand. The new plant will start in Q4 2013, increasing annual chlorine output to 250 kilotons.
1 January 2011
Sumitomo Chemical Opens IT Materials Plant in Poland
A new plant in Poland will produce polarizing film and light diffusion panels for LCDs, starting summer 2007. The facility aims to meet growing European demand and enhance customer service.
18 November 2010
Dow Corning and WACKER open Zhangjiagang integrated silicone site
China’s largest integrated silicone site: US$1.8B, 1 million m², joint siloxane and pyrogenic silica production to serve automotive, construction, electronics and personal-care markets.
2 September 2010
Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon Production in Italy
EUR 10 million investment to meet rising demand in automotive, aerospace, and oil industries. Tecnoflon's high-temperature and chemical resistance enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
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11 August 2010
Lanxess invests EUR 10m to boost EVM capacity at Dormagen
The expansion will increase EVM production by 30% to 15,000 metric tons by late 2012, driven by rising demand in the wire and cable industry, especially in China.
1 August 2010
CEPSA Invests €1.14 Billion in Huelva Refinery Upgrades
The investment focuses on increasing diesel and jet kerosene production, enhancing energy efficiency, and creating local employment, with significant contributions to the regional economy.
28 July 2010
IGEST.RES to Open Chemical Waste Treatment Plant at BASF Tarragona
The new plant will recycle 15,000 tons of hydrocarbons and treat 25,000 tons of industrial water annually, creating 25 jobs. It leverages BASF's infrastructure for enhanced synergies and services.
27 July 2010
INEOS Oxide to Build Ethylene Terminal in Antwerp
The new terminal will handle one million tonnes annually, connect to key facilities via the ARG pipeline, and enhance competitiveness and market dynamics in Europe. Expected operation starts in 2012.
20 July 2010
Jacobs Secures Dow Contract for Copolymer Facility in Italy
Jacobs will provide engineering and construction management for a facility expansion in Fombio, Italy, to produce UPS copolymers for ion exchange resins, enhancing efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.
16 July 2010
Germany: New Contract and Investments Boost Market Position
€90M investment in Germany includes new Air Separation Units in Oberhausen and Hamburg, enhancing supply to key industries and meeting long-term oxygen needs for major clients.
30 June 2010
Neste Oil Sells Sines Plant to Repsol
The sale of the Sines ETBE plant will slightly boost Neste Oil's Q2 results. The plant, with a 50,000-tonne capacity, was converted to ETBE production in 2005.
21 June 2010
NIS Invests EUR 470m in Pancevo Refinery Modernization
EUR 397m will go to hydrocracking and hydroprocessing, EUR 70m to hydrogen production. Completion expected by Q3 2012, boosting refined oil to 4.8m tonnes/year and reducing pollution.
11 June 2010
BASF Boosts Polyisobutene Production Capacity
New plant in Ludwigshafen increases annual polyisobutene capacity by 25,000 metric tons. This expansion supports growing demand and reduces inter-site shipments, enhancing production efficiency.
11 June 2010
Sasol O&S Enters High Purity TEAL Market
A new TEAL production unit in Germany will start in early 2012, enhancing supply capabilities. Sasol's experience ensures quality, safety, and potential for future capacity expansion.
6 June 2010
Stenungsund Expansion Boosts Borealis' Wire and Cable Solutions
A EUR 400 million investment in Stenungsund adds a 350,000 t/y LDPE plant, enhancing capacity and quality for high voltage and low/medium voltage cable products.
15 May 2010
LANXESS Opens R&D Center for NBR in France
The new center in La Wantzenau consolidates R&D for NBR, enhancing product innovation and global competitiveness. The site also focuses on sustainability, reducing energy costs by 90%.
30 March 2010
BOC Modernizes Teesside Facilities
A £600,000 grant will upgrade facilities, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions. The project protects 40 jobs and supports local businesses, aligning with regional green initiatives.
20 February 2010
LANXESS Boosts Butyl Rubber Capacity in Belgium
The plant's capacity will increase by 14,000 metric tons annually, with a EUR 20 million investment, to meet rising global demand for butyl rubber, especially in emerging markets and the pharmaceutical industry.
2 February 2010
LANXESS to Build Formalin Plant in Krefeld-Uerdingen
The new facility will reduce dependency on external feedstock, create five jobs, and cost EUR 18 million. Construction starts Q3, 2011 commissioning. Additional investments in German sites planned.
29 January 2010
Bayer Opens Largest Carbon Nanotube Pilot Facility
The new facility in Leverkusen produces 200 metric tons of carbon nanotubes annually, aiming to meet growing demand and create jobs. Baytubes® enhance materials' strength and electrical properties.
21 January 2010
DSM Opens New Resins Plant in Germany
A new plant in Meppen, Germany, will produce wet polyesters and specialty resins, reinforcing DSM's market position and commitment to innovation and sustainability. Total investment: EUR 15 million.
14 January 2010
BASF Launches Trilon M Plant Ahead of Schedule
The new plant expansion for Trilon M, a sustainable chelating agent, increases global production capacity to 120,000 tonnes annually, meeting rising demand for eco-friendly cleaning solutions.
1 January 2010
Borealis in Burghausen: From Hydropower to High-Tech Hub
Bavaria's hydropower origins evolved into a modern industrial hub, boosting polyolefin production from 1989 to 2006, with significant capacity expansions and technological advancements.
1 December 2009
BASF Opens New Intermediates Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant produces cyclopentanone and cyclododecanone, creating 48 jobs. It uses nitrous oxide for oxidation, enhancing cost-efficiency and sustainability.
10 November 2009
Construction Begins on Westfalen France Air Separation Plant
Foundation stone laid for a new air separation plant in Le Creusot, France. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, creating up to ten skilled jobs and serving metal and food industries.
6 November 2009
Inbicon Bio-Ethanol Plant, Kalundborg
The plant used 30,000 tons of straw annually to produce bio-ethanol, biofuel, and molasses. It began operations in 2009 but was shut down in 2015. A fermentation protocol was later tested in Skærbæk.
5 November 2009
SOL Invests €20M in New Plant at Industriepark Höchst
A new industrial-gas-liquefaction plant has opened at Industriepark Höchst, enhancing supply capabilities for health care and welding. Infraserv Höchst will manage operations and supply raw materials.
29 July 2009
New Membrane Electrolysis Plants Operational in Gendorf and Knapsack
The conversion to membrane technology boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 tonnes/year, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
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