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29 July 2009
Vinnolit Completes Membrane Electrolysis Conversion
The conversion boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 metric tonnes annually, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, while increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
10 March 2009
Total to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in France for Refining, Petrochemicals, and Solar Energy
The investment will create 1,000 jobs annually from 2009-2011, focus on diesel production, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance solar energy and petrochemical operations without layoffs.
24 July 2008
Kemira Boosts Formic Acid Capacity in Oulu
The Oulu plant expansion increases formic acid production by 30%, adds tank capacity, and enhances technology and energy efficiency, strengthening market position.
29 March 2007
GSK to Invest €250M in Irish Facility
The investment will support production of lapatinib for advanced breast cancer treatment, creating up to 150 new jobs at the Currabinny site, established in 1975 and employing over 600 people.
20 November 2006
Borealis Secures EUR 1.4M Flemish Grant
The grant supports a EUR 25M investment to optimize production and add new systems, creating 45 jobs in Beringen and increasing total Flemish employment to 625.
11 October 2006
New CEO and Capacity Expansion at Diolen Industrial Fibers
Eric Tierie appointed CEO, succeeding Jan Michiels. Wouter Waleson joins Board of Management. Production capacity in Emmen to increase by 2,500 tons of polyester yarn.
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26 September 2006
Akzo Nobel Opens Major Chemical Plants in the Netherlands
The new plants in Delfzijl mark the end of regular Dutch chlorine transports and highlight a successful public/private partnership, with significant government support and advanced membrane cell technology.
29 August 2006
DuPont Expands Nomex® Production with New Facility in Spain
Investing over $100M, DuPont will boost Nomex® capacity by 30% in Spain, double paper production in Japan, and free up resources for Kevlar® production.
15 August 2006
BASF to Build Semiconductor Chemicals Plant
The new plant in Ludwigshafen will open in late 2007. Additional facilities include a clean room lab and application center. €6 billion is budgeted for site investments from 2005-2009, plus €800 million annually for R&D.
1 July 2006
Gikil Maleic Anhydride Plant Upgrade
Originally designed in 1979, the plant switched from benzene to N-butane in 2006 for environmental and financial reasons, producing 9,600 tonnes of crude Maleic Anhydride in the first year.
30 June 2006
Basell to Build Spherilene Polyethylene Plant in Germany
The new plant at Wesseling will use Spherilene S technology, offering low costs and high efficiency. It will convert an existing Lupotech G plant and start operations in 2008.
29 June 2006
DSM to Boost Acrylonitrile Plant Capacity by 10%
The de-bottlenecking project at the Geleen plant will add 24,000 tons/year capacity by Q3 2007, aligning with DSM's Vision 2010 strategy to maintain market leadership and enhance production processes.
27 June 2006
Repsol YPF Invests 600 Million Euros to Double Production in Sines, Portugal
Three new plants, 40% increased cracker capacity, 1 million tonnes each of olefins and polyolefins, 1,500 construction jobs, and enhanced value by using current production as feedstock.
3 May 2006
Akzo Nobel Expands Coatings Operations in Spain
The company sold its Sant Adriá de Besós site to Urbis and will build a new facility near Barcelona, aiming to enhance efficiency and market presence in Spain's decorative coatings sector.
3 March 2006
San Roque m-Xylene Production
Recent capital expenditures led to the commissioning of new units, including a naphtha hydrotreater, Selective Hydrogenation Unit, R-56 Platformer retrofit, and pipeline expansion.
15 February 2006
Arkema invests $45M to convert Calvert City unit for HFC-32 production
Converting a Calvert City unit to produce HFC-32 refrigerant, with startup in 2007 to serve North America and enable the move to HFC refrigerant blends.
1 January 2006
Degussa Expands Isophorone Production in Herne
The expansion, operational by 2007, involves a high double-digit million euro investment, safeguarding existing jobs and creating several dozen new ones in Herne.
22 November 2005
INEOS to Double Biodiesel Output in France
Production capacity at Baleycourt will increase from 110,000 to 220,000 tonnes per year by 2008, supported by a new grain crushing and oil refining plant. Investment exceeds €70 million.
11 November 2005
BASF Opens New Isopropanolamine Plant
The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 15,000 metric tons of isopropanolamines annually, using an improved process for better product control, meeting growing demand with high reliability and quality.
20 September 2005
Degussa to Open New Isophorone Unit in Herne
The new unit, operational in 2007, involves a high double-digit million euro investment, safeguarding existing jobs and creating several dozen new ones. Degussa leads in isophorone chemistry.
29 June 2005
Foster Wheeler Wins Hydrogen Unit Design Contract in Serbia
The project involves designing a hydrogen production unit at the Pancevo refinery, using natural gas feedstock. The unit will have a capacity of 47,000 Nm3/h and includes pressure swing absorption.
25 May 2005
Huntsman Opens New Epoxy Resin Facility in Switzerland
The new facility in Monthey will enhance production of multifunctional epoxy resins, doubling capacity and reducing delivery times for the aerospace industry, particularly in Europe.
15 December 2004
Vinnolit Expands Knapsack Plant
The Knapsack plant will increase chlorine, EDC, and VCM capacities, enhancing Paste-PVC production. Investment also targets optimizing S-PVC production with advanced cooling technology. Total investment: €30M.
12 October 2004
Vinnolit Expands Paste-PVC Capacity in Burghausen
The Burghausen plant's annual capacity will rise from 50kt to 71kt, involving a new spray dryer and polymerisation upgrades. Investments in Burghausen and Knapsack total €30 million.
20 September 2004
Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl
The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.
26 August 2004
Dow Corning Expands UK Silicone Production
Global demand for silicon-based products drives a 15% production increase. Expansion includes new equipment and reliability improvements, with further growth planned in China and India.
24 August 2004
BASF Opens New Citral Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant boosts citral production capacity to 40,000 metric tons annually, supporting fine chemicals for vitamins, aroma chemicals, and more, enhancing supply reliability and competitiveness.
12 January 2004
Dow Launches PE Unit in Tarragona
The new plant will produce Versify plastomers and elastomers. A new fiber plant and polyethylene train will start in 2006, creating 90 jobs and producing 300,000 tons annually.
1 September 2003
Akzo Nobel Invests in Swedish Expancel Plant
The investment will boost Expancel® microsphere production due to rising global demand, create jobs, and enhance market position. Applications include printing inks, paints, and packaging.
9 April 2003
AkzoNobel Expands Hengelo Salt Plant Capacity
The Hengelo site in the Netherlands will increase salt production by 300,000-500,000 tons to meet electrolysis market demand, surpassing Delfzijl as the largest vacuum salt plant globally. Completion by 2004.
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