Chemical Industry News, Data & Insights
About Us
Sign in
Home
News
Topics
Sectors
Reports
Weekly
Analytics
Project Updates and Milestones news
(page 35)
30 May 2013
Myriant and ThyssenKrupp Uhde Scale Bio-Succinic Acid Production
The alliance has successfully scaled bio-succinic acid production in Leuna, meeting commercial yield and quality targets, and securing process guarantees for future plants.
18 April 2013
LANXESS Opens New EPDM Headquarters in Netherlands
The new headquarters in Sittard-Geleen will manage global EPDM rubber operations, integrating management, R&D, and production. The site emphasizes sustainability and innovation.
2 April 2013
LANXESS Expands Ion Exchange Resin Production in Leverkusen
Investing EUR 10M, the company adds a new production line and food-grade packaging facility, boosting capacity by 30%. The Ion Exchange Resins unit is now Liquid Purification Technologies.
28 March 2013
CropScience and Syngenta Propose Plan to Address EU Bee Health Stalemate
The plan includes enhancing pollinator habitats, comprehensive bee health monitoring, strict exposure mitigation measures, reducing dust emissions, and investing in research on bee health factors.
22 February 2013
Clariant Opens AMPS Polymers Plant in Tarragona
The new plant in Tarragona, a EUR 16 million investment, creates 32 jobs, uses modern technology for lower energy consumption, and produces specialty polysulfonates for various industrial applications.
13 February 2013
Solvay to Build Silica Plant in Poland
The new 85,000-ton HDS plant in Poland and capacity expansion in China will boost global production by 30%, supporting growth in Eastern Europe, Russia, and beyond. Completion expected Q3 2014.
News type
New Projects and Expansions
New Projects and Expansions
Project Updates and Milestones
Project Updates and Milestones
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships
Innovation and Product Development
Innovation and Product Development
Operational Changes and Investments
Operational Changes and Investments
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
Financial Performance and Strategy
Financial Performance and Strategy
Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
Regulatory and Compliance Updates
Regulatory and Compliance Updates
Workforce and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Workforce and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Crisis and Risk Management
Crisis and Risk Management
The right choices in the European chemical industry
Save time with
chemXplore Analytics
Learn more
16 January 2013
Galp Hydrocracker Starts at Sines Refinery
The hydrocracking complex at Sines refinery begins commercial production, marking the end of the upgrade project. It processes 43,000 barrels/day, with a utilization rate above 60%.
1 January 2013
Baerlocher Breaks Ground on New Production Site in Turkey
The groundbreaking ceremony in Akhisar included speeches, project updates, and tree planting. The plant, operational by end of 2014, will produce 40,000 tons of stabilizers and feature a technical lab.
1 January 2013
10-Year Milestone for Tarragona PDH Plant
The Tarragona PDH plant, operational since 2003, has produced over 2 million tons of propylene, creating 100 jobs. It supplies propylene to local polypropylene manufacturers.
12 November 2012
UPM Lays Foundation for Wood-Based Renewable Diesel Biorefinery
The biorefinery will produce 120M liters of renewable diesel annually, creating jobs for 200 during construction and 200 during operation. It marks a significant investment in Finland's forest industry.
19 October 2012
Vinnolit Expands Burghausen PVC Plant
The Burghausen plant's PVC production capacity increased to 100,000 tons annually, enhancing market position. Key markets include Eastern Europe, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil.
1 October 2012
Evonik to Boost 1-Butene Production
Production capacity to increase by 75,000 metric tons annually, reaching 310,000 tons. Expansion supports global demand growth and enhances logistics for safe, efficient supply.
6 September 2012
Chemtura Organometallics Expands AXION® MAO Production
The new AXION® MAO production line in Bergkamen boosts supply chain reliability and meets growing market demand with consistent, high-quality co-catalysts for engineered-polymer projects.
5 September 2012
Saltend Chemicals Park Celebrates Milestones and Rebranding
Saltend Chemicals Park has invested £500M in infrastructure, enhancing its multi-operator status and promoting further investment, with new facilities and a focus on renewable technologies.
28 June 2012
Vivergo's €435m Bioethanol Plant Nears Completion
The plant will produce 420M liters of ethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, using 1.1M tonnes of local wheat. It will cut GHG by 50% and support 1,080 jobs, with a strong local economic impact.
15 June 2012
Shell Pernis Invests $500M in Cleaner Fuels
A new desulfurization unit opens in Rotterdam, boosting low-sulfur fuel production and meeting stringent EU standards. The project supports local employment and sustainable development.
10 April 2012
Metsä Fibre Expands Äänekoski Mill Capacity
The Äänekoski mill's board machine rebuild boosts capacity by 30,000 t to 240,000 tpy. The project, part of a larger investment, also increased production at Simpele and Kyro mills by 120,000 tpy.
6 February 2012
AkzoNobel Expands Global MCA Capacity
AkzoNobel boosts MCA production at Delfzijl and Taixing plants to over 100,000 MT/year each, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in key markets like agrochemicals and surfactants.
19 December 2011
Neste Oil Opens Europe's Largest Renewable Diesel Refinery in Rotterdam
The Rotterdam refinery produces premium NExBTL renewable diesel, employs 150 people, and can produce 800,000 metric tons annually, reducing greenhouse gases by over 1.5 million tons each year.
3 October 2011
BorsodChem Opens New TDI Plant
The new TDI plant in Kazincbarcika, Hungary, has a capacity of 160 kilotons/year, expandable to 200. It enhances production efficiency and supports Wanhua's global growth strategy.
26 September 2011
Celanese Opens Largest POM Plant in Frankfurt
The new POM plant in Frankfurt has a capacity of 140,000 tons per year, enhancing global operations and technical capabilities to meet rising demand for polymer-based products.
21 September 2011
Lubrizol Expands Testing Capabilities
Investing $85M in R&D and testing, including a new plant in China, Lubrizol upgrades its Hazelwood center with advanced NMR capabilities and a new Field Testing Center to enhance global service.
6 September 2011
Perstorp Doubles Caprolactone Capacity
In response to rising demand, the world's largest caprolactone producer has added a second production stream, enhancing supply for high-performance applications and targeting growth in Asia.
15 June 2011
Foster Wheeler Wins Engineering Contract for Preem's Energy Savings Program
The contract covers basic and front-end engineering for energy savings at a Swedish refinery. The project aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, with completion expected by September 2011.
25 May 2011
TDI & MDI Investments to Enhance Quality and Supply
New TDI plant and MDI plant revamp in Hungary will boost capacity and quality. MDI plant shutdown for seven weeks may cause disruptions, but aims to meet future market needs.
14 March 2011
Bayer to Invest €100M in German MDI Plant Expansion
The investment will expand MDI production at Brunsbüttel, enhancing capacity and job security. The project includes new plants and uses advanced, energy-efficient technologies.
1 February 2011
Sanofi Opens Cell Culture Plant in Höchst
The new plant, costing EUR 30 million, will produce monoclonal antibodies for trials, doubling production capacity and enhancing the company's biopharmaceutical focus and market position.
1 February 2011
BASF Expands Ecoflex Production
The expanded plant boosts Ecoflex capacity from 14,000 to 74,000 metric tons annually. Ecoflex and Ecovio are biodegradable plastics used in various applications, meeting growing market demand.
14 January 2011
Messer Opens Oxygen Plant in Estonia
A new oxygen plant in Järvakandi produces 2,650 m³/hr for Owens-Illinois, reducing emissions and energy use with oxy-fuel technology, aiding sustainability and efficiency in glass production.
8 October 2010
Jacobs Secures Engineering Contract for Serbian Hydrogen Plant
Jacobs will provide detailed engineering services for a new hydrogen plant at the NIS refinery in Serbia, with project costs estimated at €70 million. Work will be executed from their India offices.
← Previous
Next →
