Project Updates and Milestones news (page 48)

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  10 March 2015

  CIECH Expands Soda and Salt Production in Poland

  CIECH boosts soda capacity by 60,000 tonnes and increases dry salt output to 1.7 tonnes/day, investing PLN 342 million to enhance competitiveness and meet market demand.
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  5 March 2015

  Perstorp Launches New Oxo Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Stenungsund boosts Oxo capacity by 150,000 tonnes/year, enhancing reliability and integration for plasticizers, lubricants, adhesives, and surfactants.
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  20 February 2015

  ThyssenKrupp Secures Contract for Hungarian Fertilizer Plant Expansion

  A new 1,150 ton/day nitric acid plant will be built in Pétfürdö, Hungary, with completion in 2017. The project includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning.
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  13 February 2015

  ChemCom Industries Invests €4.2M in New Fertilizer Facility in Delfzijl

  The new facility will produce raw materials for high-performance fertilizers. The project, supported by a €800,000 subsidy, aims to secure existing jobs and foster strategic partnerships.
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  9 February 2015

  MOL Group and Transpetrol Complete Reconstruction of Friendship I/Adria Pipeline

  The pipeline's capacity was increased from 3.5 to 6 million tons annually, enhancing energy security for Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The project cost USD 80 million and took less than a year.
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  6 February 2015

  Indorama Expands PTA Plant in Rotterdam

  The PTA plant's capacity will increase from 350 to 600 kilotonnes per year with a new RTO unit. PET recycling technology is also being developed, enhancing production capacity significantly.

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  4 February 2015

  Styrolution Launches SBC Pilot Plant

  The new Antwerp SBC pilot plant enhances R&D, supports daily operations, and aids in developing specialty styrenics, offering customers efficient material testing and faster product development.
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  22 January 2015

  Solvay Expands Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Netherlands

  A new facility in Linne-Herten will produce Hydrogen Peroxide grades for pharmaceuticals, driven by EU regulations. Completion is set for July 2015, adhering to GMP standards.
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  20 January 2015

  Poligal Invests 30 Million Euros in New BOPP Line in Poland

  The new plant in Poland will feature an 8.7m wide 5-layer BOPP line, operational by Q3 2016, enhancing competitiveness in label films and specialty applications, with further metallization options.
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  16 December 2014

  Fluor Starts Construction on ExxonMobil Antwerp Refinery Project

  Fluor is building a delayed coker unit in Antwerp to convert heavy oils into fuel. The project includes design, engineering, procurement, and construction, leveraging modular execution for efficiency.
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  10 December 2014

  Boliden Kokkola Opens Silver Recovery Plant

  The new plant in Finland, a SEK 250 million investment, will produce 25 tonnes of silver annually, enhancing profitability and raw material efficiency.
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  10 December 2014

  Evonik Launches New Units for Crosslinking Activators

  New units produce TAC and TAICROS® for enhanced plastics and rubber. Benefits include improved solar panel protection, faster lamination, and increased aging resistance in automotive materials.
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  5 December 2014

  OMV Completes Butadiene Plant Upgrade in Austria

  The upgraded plant now produces 60,000 tonnes/year of butadiene, completed on time and under budget. A new butadiene plant in Germany is set to be commissioned in Q2 2015.
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  12 November 2014

  Woikoski Opens New Hydrogen Plant in Kokkola

  The new plant has three hydrogen production lines and a filling station, supplying Freeport Cobalt. CTS Engtec managed engineering, integration, and project management, utilizing a 3D data model.
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  10 November 2014

  Solvay Opens New ETFBO Synthesis Plant in Bad Wimpfen

  The new plant, integrated into an existing building, has a 1,000-ton annual capacity. The €5M investment expands the range of organic synthesis building blocks, focusing on CF3 chemistry.
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  22 October 2014

  BorsodChem Upgrades to Eco-Friendly Chlorine Technology

  The company is replacing its mercury-based chlorine unit with a membrane plant by Dec 2017. A new 8000 m3 caustic soda tank will be operational from Jan 2015 to ensure stable supplies.
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  13 October 2014

  Repsol-SK Launch Cartagena Base Oil Plant

  The new Cartagena plant, Europe's largest, produces 630,000 tons of high-quality base lubricants annually. Built with a €250M investment, it meets ISO 9001 standards and supports Euro VI engines.
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  26 September 2014

  Toray Opens New Carbon Fiber Plant in France

  The new plant boosts cost competitiveness by enabling integrated production and supports global expansion. Demand for carbon fibers is growing, with Toray expanding its product range to meet market needs.
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  8 August 2014

  New NPK Pilot Plant Operational

  A new NPK pilot plant in Porsgrunn, Norway, enhances flexibility and efficiency. It replaces outdated hardware, features advanced cooling and gas-scrubbing systems, and aids in process improvement and raw material testing.
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  6 August 2014

  Messer Invests €33M in New Polish Plant

  The new plant in Łódź will produce 400 tons of liquid oxygen and nitrogen daily, creating 25 jobs. It aims to meet high purity standards and improve delivery reliability and logistics costs.
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  1 August 2014

  Elefsina Refinery Upgrade 2008-2012

  The Elefsina Refinery upgrade increased capacity, reduced emissions, and improved environmental impact. It included a hydrocracker and flexicoker, enhancing cash generation and export capacity.
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  30 July 2014

  Huntsman Opens Iron Sulfate Plant in Italy

  The new plant allows use of diverse feedstock, reduces gypsum, and converts spent acid into valuable products. A new co-generation facility cuts site carbon intensity by 30%, creating 15 jobs.
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  18 July 2014

  BASF Opens Largest European Emissions Catalyst Plant in Poland

  The new plant in Środa Śląska, Poland, will produce emissions catalysts for Euro 6/VI regulations, with full capacity by 2016. Initial investment was €90 million, expanding to €150 million.
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  11 July 2014

  New CO2 Plant at Industriepark Höchst Reduces Emissions and Conserves Resources

  A new CO2 plant at Industriepark Höchst purifies and liquefies CO2 from vinyl acetate production, achieving high purity and energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving supply reliability.
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  30 June 2014

  JBF Industries Launches Europe's Largest PET Plant in Belgium

  The new PET plant in Geel, co-located with BP's PTA facility, has started production. The first line produces 216,000 m.t./year, with the second line coming online soon.
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  5 June 2014

  Slovnaft Advances Logistics Plant for New Polyethylene Production

  28 silos installed for low-density polyethylene storage. Logistics infrastructure on track for Q2 2015 commissioning. Total investment exceeds 300 million euros.
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  21 May 2014

  Refurbished Blois Facility Enhances Adhesive Technology

  The Blois plant's €70M upgrade boosts productivity by 30%, adds advanced R&D labs, and supports diverse industries with cutting-edge adhesive solutions across Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa.
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  15 May 2014

  Infinita and Musim Mas Partner to Restart Biodiesel Production in Spain

  The agreement will boost competitiveness and secure the future of biodiesel plants in Ferrol and Castellón, which faced economic challenges since 2011. Production capacity totals 900,000 tons annually.
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  15 May 2014

  OMV Invests EUR 30M to Expand Butadiene Production in Schwechat

  The expanded butadiene plant in Schwechat began operations on May 2, 2014, increasing capacity by 30% to 60,000 tons annually, enhancing synergies and competitive position in petrochemicals.
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  22 April 2014

  New Fertilizer Plant in Hungary

  A new granulation plant with a daily capacity of 1,550 tons of AN or 1,960 tons of CAN will start in Pétfürdö in fall 2016. Engineering and procurement by ThyssenKrupp; installation by the customer.