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28 July 2016
Kuraray Opens New Feedstock Storage at Industriepark Höchst
The new storage optimizes production supplies, with feedstock delivered by inland vessels. The site benefits from excellent logistics, including rail, road, and river connections.
27 June 2016
Evonik Speeds Up Industrial Scale-Up of Superabsorbents
Modernized pilot plants in Krefeld enable faster industrial-scale production of superabsorbents, enhancing product development, sample production, and process transfer efficiency.
20 June 2016
Unipetrol Builds Logistics Facility for New Polyethylene Unit
A 700 million CZK contract was awarded for a logistics facility to handle 270,000 tons of HDPE granules, including 40 storage silos, packaging hall extension, and new offices, to be completed by Q1 2018.
16 June 2016
Emerald Kalama Expands HCA and ACA Production at UK Facility
The expansion at the UK facility will boost production of HCA and ACA to meet rising demand in fragrance and personal care markets, with full operations expected in 2017.
9 June 2016
Poligal's Skarbimierz Plant Construction Progressing
The plant will feature an 8.7m Brückner BOPP line and metallization capacity. Installation and trials are set for Q4, with production starting early 2017. Recruitment and training are ongoing.
7 June 2016
Unipetrol Begins Construction of New Polyethylene Unit
The new unit, costing 8.5 billion crowns, will be among Europe's most advanced, boosting production capacity and quality. Completion is expected by mid-2018, employing up to 800 workers.
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6 June 2016
Repsol Launches New Metallocene Polyethylene Range
Repsol's Tarragona plant now produces metallocene polyethylene, completing the project on time and safely. The new Resistex® range enhances product differentiation and supports European customers.
1 June 2016
Investment Summary: Lifosa Fertilizer Facility, Lithuania
Implemented ISO standards, joined UN Global Compact, enhanced heat recovery, achieved OHSAS, GMP+ certifications, expanded capacity, modernized processes, built infrastructure, and invested in community projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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