Operational Changes and Investments news (page 76)

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  27 August 2002

  Lipotec Invests €12M in New Gava Pharma Plant

  The new 16,000 sq ft plant near Barcelona will employ 80 people and triple production capacity in two years. Lipotec exports 80% of its raw materials for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries.
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  6 March 2002

  Akzo Nobel Expands Powder Coatings in Italy

  Investing EUR 12M, the expansion will double production capacity, making the Cernobbio plant the largest for thermosetting powder coatings, enhancing supply to Eastern Europe and key markets.
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  1 January 1991

  Ruse Chemicals Anhydride Plant, Bulgaria

  The plant, licensed by BASF, produces 22,000 metric tons of Phthalic anhydride and 700 metric tons of Maleic anhydride annually, selling mainly to Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Greece, and Ukraine.