Project Updates and Milestones news (page 32)

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  12 May 2016

  BMZ Opens First Section of Europe's Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Factory

  The new facility in Germany will produce up to 800 million lithium-ion batteries annually by 2020, supporting diverse applications and reducing dependency on Asian cell producers.
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  11 May 2016

  Biomca Opens First Sodium Hypochlorite Plant in Canary Islands

  The new plant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife produces 27,000 tons of sodium hypochlorite annually, currently operating at 66% capacity. It uses cell membrane electrolysis for efficient chlorine production.
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  1 April 2016

  Converting Plant Waste to Biofuel

  The BioTfueL project aims to produce 200,000 metric tons of biodiesel and bio-jet fuel annually from one million metric tons of biomass by 2020, using thermochemical conversion and gasification.
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  29 March 2016

  Grangemouth Prepares for US Shale Gas

  The second unit at Grangemouth's ethylene plant is operational after eight years, ready to receive US shale gas, boosting production and profitability, and securing jobs in Scotland.
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  15 March 2016

  Ercros to Invest €28M in Sabiñánigo Factory

  The investment will fund a new chlorine and caustic soda plant, expand TCCA production, and enhance existing facilities. The factory employs 204 people and focuses on chlorine derivatives and R&D.
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  10 February 2016

  Kaidi to Build €1 Billion Biodiesel Plant in Finland

  The plant will produce 200,000 tons of biofuels annually, create 150 jobs, and generate €200 million in tax revenue. Construction starts in 2017, with operations by 2019.

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  8 December 2015

  Shell to Build Solvent Deasphalter Unit at Pernis Refinery

  The new unit will enhance product quality, flexibility, and environmental performance. Construction starts next year, with completion by end of 2018. The project will employ around 1,000 additional workers.
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  3 December 2015

  Celanese Sells Tarragona Emulsions Unit to IQOXE

  The sale includes a 25,000mt emulsions unit with 29 employees. Celanese will still market certain products. The VAE unit will close due to lack of buyers, with production ceasing in October.
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  1 December 2015

  Kalundborg Demonstration Plant Shutdown

  The second demonstration campaign moved to Skærbæk, achieving a 93% yield. Results were shared at the 37th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals in San Diego.
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  19 November 2015

  Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization

  The modernization ensures compliance with 2016 environmental regulations, boosts productivity, and supports Romanian agriculture with improved fertilizer production and a new industrial water treatment station.
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  12 November 2015

  Sanofi Expands in Höchst

  Investing €200M, the company will build a fully automated cold warehouse and a multi-purpose building for medical tech, creating 500 jobs and expanding insulin production capabilities.
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  11 November 2015

  VKG Opens Third Petroter Oil Shale Plant

  The new plant, launched in 2015, boosts energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact. It processes 1 million tons of oil shale annually, creating 400 jobs and contributing 1% to Estonia's GDP.
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  10 November 2015

  MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary

  A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
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  5 November 2015

  Saltigo Invests €60M in Leverkusen Expansion

  €60M will expand Leverkusen facilities, adding reactors, drying lines, and a new warehouse. Production starts end of 2017, creating 10 jobs. Focus on custom manufacturing for agrochemicals.
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  30 October 2015

  SPOLCHEMIE to Implement Membrane Electrolysis

  The new plant, operational in late 2016, will produce 60,000dmt of KOH and 43,000dmt of NaOH, replacing mercury electrolysis to meet EU environmental standards and enhance market position.
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  29 October 2015

  ExxonMobil Expands Rotterdam Hydrocracker for Higher-Value Products

  The Rotterdam refinery will upgrade its hydrocracker to produce cleaner, higher-value products like Group II base stocks and ultra-low sulfur diesel, enhancing competitiveness and profitability.
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  8 October 2015

  EFRA Project Begins at Gdansk Refinery

  The EFRA Project will enhance distillate yields, boosting refining margins and fuel output. Key units will be built by 2016, with completion in 2018. Financing and sales agreements are secured.
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  24 September 2015

  KEM ONE Starts Electrolysis Conversion in Lavéra

  The €150M project to modernize chlor-alkali units will enhance production quality, reduce energy use, and meet EU regulations, with completion expected by end of 2016.
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  23 September 2015

  INOVYN to Invest in Large-Scale KOH Facility in Belgium

  The new 160kT KOH plant at Antwerp/Lillo will be operational in 2017, leveraging existing infrastructure for cost efficiency and benefiting from proximity to the Port of Antwerp and local chlorine customers.
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  16 September 2015

  Carbios Begins Biodegradable Plastic Production in France

  The new pilot plant in France produces biodegradable plastic using enzyme-based technology, advancing development and enabling pre-industrial demonstrations for various applications.
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  8 September 2015

  Slovnaft Installs New LDPE4 Production Technology

  The new LDPE4 unit boosts polyethylene production by 40,000 tons annually, enhancing quality, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Commercial production starts early 2016.
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  8 September 2015

  Neste Begins Construction of Bio LPG Facility in Rotterdam

  The new facility will produce 40,000 tonnes of Bio LPG annually, reducing carbon footprints without equipment changes. SHV Energy will distribute it across Europe, supporting sustainability goals.
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  5 August 2015

  Carburos Metálicos' HYCO Plant in Tarragona Achieves 700 Days of Continuous Operation

  The HYCO plant has operated non-stop for 700 days, supplying hydrogen to Repsol. It highlights high efficiency, reliability, and significant production capacity, certified with ISO 9001:2008.
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  1 July 2015

  Solvay Begins HDS Production for Energy-Efficient Tires in Poland

  The new plant in Wloclawek, Poland, will produce 85,000 tons of HDS annually, creating over 100 jobs and enhancing tire performance and fuel efficiency.
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  1 July 2015

  Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity

  New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.
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  23 June 2015

  BASF Launches Pilot Plant for PU-Aerogel Insulating Panels

  The new pilot plant produces SLENTITE® PU-aerogel panels, offering high-performance insulation with minimal space requirements, excellent moisture regulation, and design flexibility.
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  20 June 2015

  GFBiochemicals Begins Levulinic Acid Production

  The new 10,000 MT/a plant in Caserta, Italy, is now the world's largest for levulinic acid, offering lower prices and new market opportunities. The milestone was achieved on schedule.
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  11 June 2015

  Solvay Starts Alkoxylation Production in Europe and Asia

  New alkoxylation plants in the Netherlands and Singapore are operational, enhancing supply for specialty surfactants in agrochemicals, coatings, home care, industrial, and oil and gas markets.
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  4 June 2015

  New Partners Join Waste-to-Chemicals Consortium

  The consortium aims to convert waste into chemicals using proven technology, with plans to establish Europe's first plant. The study results will be published later this year.
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  29 May 2015

  Bayer's New CO2-Based Plastics Line in Dormagen

  A new production line in Germany will use CO2 to produce polyols for polyurethane foam. The plant aims for 5,000 metric tons annually, reducing reliance on petroleum and advancing sustainable materials.