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11 June 2021
Grupa Azoty Opens Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy
The new plant features advanced packing and seasoning facilities, produces certified fertilizers, and has a capacity of 820,000 tonnes/year. It supports modern agriculture and meets stringent safety standards.
27 April 2021
Repsol, Enerkem, and Agbar to Build Waste-to-Chemicals Plant in Spain
The plant will process 400,000 tons of waste to produce 220,000 tons of methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 200,000 tons. It will be operational by 2025 and has received necessary environmental approvals.
2 June 2020
Environmental Permit for Evonik Peroxide Netherlands
Permit granted for storage and transshipment of transport containers at location 4, Oosterhorn industrial area, Farmsum. Facility produces 65,000 tons of H2O2 and 7,700 m3 of hydrogen per hour.
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.
10 March 2020
Borealis Begins Renewable Polypropylene Production in Belgium
Borealis uses Neste's renewable feedstock to produce certified renewable polypropylene in Belgium, advancing circular economy goals and collaborating with partners like Henkel for sustainable packaging.
31 January 2020
BASF Acquires Solvay's Polyamide Business
The acquisition enhances BASF's polyamide capabilities, supply reliability, and market access in Asia and the Americas. It includes production sites, R&D centers, and joint ventures, adding 700 employees.
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16 November 2019
Sunoil Biodiesel Acquires Kampen Plant
Sunoil will restart production at the bankrupt Kampen plant, initially with five employees, potentially growing to 15. The deal awaits ACM approval, with financial details undisclosed.
25 July 2019
Butachimie Upgrades ADN Technology During Maintenance
The maintenance will enhance competitiveness, safety, and environmental performance, featuring a €250M investment in advanced ADN technology, involving over 2,500 personnel.
6 July 2019
CIECH Group Launches New Sodium Bicarbonate Production Line in Germany
The new line boosts production by 80%, adding 50,000 tonnes annually. It targets the pharmaceutical market, especially dialysis, and meets high-quality standards with advanced logistics and GMP certification.
28 May 2019
Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A. Launches New Plant and Specialty Plasticizers
Adoflex® and Oxovilen® are new non-phthalate plasticizers produced at a 10,000 tonnes/year plant. They enhance the OXO Segment's product range, meeting REACH and CLP safety standards.
27 May 2019
First European Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Delfzijl
The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually from 2022, reducing CO2 emissions by 270,000 tonnes. It uses regional waste and residue streams as feedstock.
4 February 2019
INEOS Urges Government to Revise Shale Seismic Policy
INEOS criticizes UK's shale seismic limit as too low, risking manufacturing. Calls for policy change to boost energy self-sufficiency and economic growth.
28 January 2019
EU Approves €36M Polish Aid for LG Chem's EV Battery Plant
The aid supports a €325M investment in a new Li-ion battery plant in Dolnoślaskie, creating 700+ jobs. The project aligns with EU rules, fostering regional development and economic growth.
3 January 2019
Ercros Expands Vila-seca I Chlorine Plant
A second 26,000 t/year expansion is complete, with a third underway. Post-expansion, production will reach 217,000 t/year, restoring pre-2017 levels using membrane technology.
21 December 2018
INEOS Shale Ends Legal Action After National Trust Allows Clumber Park Survey
National Trust permits geological survey at Clumber Park after initial refusal due to environmental concerns. Surveys are non-intrusive and aim to reduce UK's carbon emissions.
13 September 2018
WACKER Upgrades Jena Biotech Facility
New equipment enhances biopharmaceutical production in Jena. ANVISA inspection confirms high quality standards, boosting site appeal and customer benefits.
5 July 2018
Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso
The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
14 June 2018
Investment Steady at Industriepark Höchst
Tenants invested EUR 328M. New subsidiary expands services. Agreement on Seveso III Directive. UPM considers biorefinery. Revenue up, driven by energy and site services.
1 April 2018
Natural Energy West Halves Biodiesel Production at German Plant
Production cut due to cheap imports from Argentina and Indonesia, impacting margins and prices. Calls for government action to address unfair trade practices and protect the EU biodiesel industry.
1 December 2017
Sustainable Biogas Plant at Chemelot
The biogas plant will process 700 ktonnes of manure into biogas, dried manure pellets, and pure water, reducing methane and ammonia emissions and supporting Chemelot's sustainability goals.
1 October 2017
Sucre Océane Expands in Le Havre
Investing €12.5M, the company aims to triple handling capacity and boost export traffic to 7,000 containers. It offers diverse packaging, has HACCP and AEO certifications, and plans to hire by year-end.
17 May 2017
Ercros Gains Approval to Expand Chlorine Production in Sabiñánigo
The Aragonese Institute for Environmental Management approved a 12M euro investment to expand chlorine production using membrane technology, offsetting closures of mercury-based plants.
2 August 2016
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Opens New Facility in Roscommon
The new facility, supported by IDA Ireland, represents a €50 million investment and will employ up to 50 people. It has received FDA and Irish regulatory approval.
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.
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.
31 March 2016
Evonik Launches Methionine Plant for Shrimp Feed
The new methionine source, AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhances shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fishmeal use. It is less water-soluble and tailored for shrimp digestion.
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.
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.
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.
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