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21 December 2020
Neste Completes First Industrial-Scale Run with Liquefied Waste Plastic
400 tons of liquefied plastic waste were processed into recycled feedstock. Preparations for future runs are underway, aiming to process 1 million tons annually by 2030.
2 December 2020
Clariant's Sunliquid® Plant in Romania Set for 2021 Completion
Construction progresses despite COVID-19. The plant will produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually, creating up to 100 direct jobs and 300 in related sectors. Completion expected by end of 2021.
30 November 2020
LANXESS Boosts Black Pigment Output in Germany
Increased black pigment capacity meets rising construction demand. Unique Laux process ensures high tinting strength, color consistency, and sustainability. Future plans include reducing CO2 emissions.
27 November 2020
Timok Mine in Serbia Reaches High-Grade Ore Zone
The Timok Copper and Gold mine's Upper Zone has entered a high-grade ore area, enabling productive stoping. The ore contains covellite, enargite, and chalcopyrite, with copper at 9.23% and gold at 6.23 g/t.
24 November 2020
Braskem and Haldor Topsoe produce bio-based MEG from sugar
The first demo-scale production of bio-based MEG from sugar has been achieved. The next phase involves testing and validation for potential commercial deployment.
20 November 2020
Hydrogen Consortium Seeks EU Funding
The GET H2 Nukleus project aims to establish Germany's first public hydrogen network. EU funding is sought to support green hydrogen production, crucial for meeting climate targets and economic viability.
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9 November 2020
Evonik Completes First Plant of New Polyamide 12 Complex
The €400M project progresses well despite COVID-19 challenges. Full completion is expected by mid-2021, boosting polyamide 12 capacity by 50% for markets like automotive, gas piping, and 3D printing.
3 November 2020
Neste Acquires Bunge's Rotterdam Refinery
The acquisition enhances Neste's renewable feedstock pretreatment capacity, supporting its goal to use 100% waste and residues by 2025 and expand production to reduce 20M tons of greenhouse gases by 2030.
2 November 2020
Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant
Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
22 October 2020
Cargill Invests in Biodiesel Plant in Ghent
The new plant will process diverse waste feedstocks into biodiesel, supporting renewable energy goals and creating 80 jobs. It aligns with the EU's RED II directive and promotes a circular economy.
19 October 2020
MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary
The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
14 October 2020
Coogee expands Kwinana bulk storage for UAN and caustic soda
50,000 MT dedicated UAN tankage and expanded caustic soda storage to 100,000 MT at Kwinana, with pipeline link to the Kwinana Bulk Jetty; commissioning due Q2 2021.
1 October 2020
Fintoil Bio Refinery Construction in HaminaKotka
The refinery, starting in summer 2022, will produce renewable fuels and products using fractional distillation. It features advanced, energy-efficient technology and has strong logistics and transport links.
15 September 2020
Celtic Renewables Biorefinery Advances Scotland’s Green Recovery
Scotland's first biorefinery progresses with new fermentation vessels, aiming to process whisky residues into low-carbon biochemicals, supporting the green economy and local investment.
8 September 2020
LyondellBasell Launches Pilot Molecular Recycling Facility in Italy
The new facility uses MoReTec technology to recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals. It processes 5-10 kg of waste per hour.
26 August 2020
Haldor Topsoe Joins Danish Sustainable Fuel Initiative
Topsoe will provide carbon reduction tech for a Danish project aiming to produce renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel by 2030, with stages starting from 2023 and scaling up to 1.3 GW capacity.
24 August 2020
Eurofins Expands Chemistry Capacity for Drug Discovery Market
A new 63,000 sq ft facility in Murcia, Spain, will double current capacity for chemical synthesis and purification, supporting growth and providing new services. Completion is expected by early 2021.
18 August 2020
CDTaee® Bio-ethers Unit Launched at Hellenic Petroleum, Greece
The revamped CDTaee unit produces bio-ethers, resolves blending constraints, and creates high-octane TAEE for gasoline, aiding in meeting biofuel requirements and environmental standards.
28 July 2020
Celanese to Open Compounding Center in Forli, Italy
The new center will consolidate operations from Germany and Italy to optimize manufacturing and enhance Celanese's competitive position. Transition to complete in 12-24 months, ensuring smooth employee transition.
15 July 2020
Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility
The new facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now operational, producing silicones and SMPs for various applications, enhancing supply reliability and product innovation despite Covid-19 challenges.
13 July 2020
Mondi Syktyvkar Opens New Crude Tall Oil Plant
The new plant processes sulphate soap by-products into 40,000 tonnes of crude tall oil annually, automating production and enhancing capacity. Staff received specialist training for maintenance.
1 July 2020
Grupa Azoty Launches Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy
The new plant produces 2,600 tons of granulated ammonium nitrate daily, meeting agricultural demand. The investment of PLN 430 million includes production, logistics, and storage facilities.
29 June 2020
Carbios Starts Building Industrial Plant for PET Recycling Technology
The plant in Lyon will generate data to optimize the enzymatic recycling process, validate performance, and produce monomers for regulatory approval, aiming for commercial operations by Q2 2021.
23 June 2020
INA Seeks Strategic Investment Status for Biorefinery Project
Despite challenges, the company advances its Sisak site transformation, focusing on bioethanol from biomass. Key steps include tech agreements, miscanthus trials, and EU funding applications.
15 June 2020
BASF Advances Battery Materials Plants in Europe
Construction of battery materials plants in Finland and Germany is on track for a 2022 start-up, aiming to supply materials for 400,000 electric vehicles annually while reducing CO2 footprint by 30%.
11 June 2020
Isobionics® Opens New Distillation Plant at Brightlands Chemelot Campus
The new plant will enable in-house distillation and development of new flavors and fragrances, supported by a subsidy from the Province of Limburg. Production is set to start by the end of November.
9 June 2020
Milestone Reached in Borealis' PDH Plant Construction in Belgium
A 105m, 1,600-ton propylene splitter was delivered to Kallo, Belgium. The new PDH plant will produce 750 kilotons annually, starting by end of 2022, enhancing olefins and polyolefins production.
3 June 2020
Arkema and Nutrien agree US supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride for Calvert City
US$150m investment to build a 40 kt/year AHF plant in Aurora (NC); startup H1 2022; half output to fluoropolymers, rest to low‑GWP fluorogases; uses phosphate‑derived fluoride.
22 May 2020
SWEETWOODS Project Advances in Imavere, Estonia
A review confirmed the project is on track. The first 18-month report was accepted. Construction is complete, and key equipment installation is nearly done, with commissioning pending COVID-19 restrictions.
14 May 2020
MosaHYc Hydrogen Pipeline Project Launched
MosaHYc will convert 70 km of pipelines for hydrogen transport, supporting green initiatives in Germany, France, and Luxembourg, and fostering a cross-border hydrogen market in Europe.
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