Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 61)

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  4 July 2012

  BASF to Build Butadiene Plant in Antwerp

  The new plant will produce 155,000 metric tons annually by 2014, addressing butadiene supply shortages and rising demand. It will create 15-20 jobs and enhance site integration, reducing logistics needs.
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  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.
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  17 May 2012

  ASESA's HE-Cogeneration Plant in Tarragona

  The plant generates 14.25 MWh, exports 11 MWh, and reduces CO2 emissions by 21,500 tons annually. ASESA also cut fuel consumption by 9%, reducing CO2 by 4,500 tons yearly.
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  22 March 2012

  GSK to Invest £500m in New UK Biopharmaceutical Facility

  The investment will create up to 1,000 jobs, boost the UK life-sciences sector, and enhance production at sites in Scotland. The new facility in Ulverston will focus on biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
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  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.
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  20 January 2012

  Novamont and Genomatica Form JV for European BDO Plant

  The JV will convert an Adria, Italy facility to produce 40 million pounds of BDO annually from renewable feedstocks, with production starting in 2013. A second plant using biomass sugars is planned.

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  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.
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  26 October 2011

  Wilton Site PET Expansion Approved

  The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.
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  25 October 2011

  BASF Launches Xemium® Production Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant addresses rising demand for crop protection, creates 23 jobs, and features a flexible design. Xemium, a new fungicide, boosts crop yields and quality, with global registration underway.
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  26 September 2011

  LANXESS Expands Dutch Operations

  Investing EUR 12M, the company will convert 50% of its EPDM production to Keltan ACE technology, set up a new headquarters, and produce bio-based EPDM rubber by year-end.
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  9 June 2011

  Solvay Expands FOMBLIN-Y® and GALDEN® Production Capacity

  The expansion in Spinetta Marengo, Italy, will be completed by end of 2012 with a EUR 15 million investment to meet growing demand for PFPE used in industrial lubrication and semiconductor applications.
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  9 May 2011

  DSM and Roquette to launch bio-based succinic acid plant in 2012

  The plant will produce 10 kilotons/year of bio-based succinic acid, offering a renewable alternative to fossil feedstocks. It will use a yeast-based fermentation process, improving eco-footprint and efficiency.
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  1 April 2011

  Evonik Opens Isobutene Plant in Antwerp

  The new facility in Antwerp produces 110,000 metric tons of high-purity isobutene annually, tripling capacity. The process is eco-friendly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in C4 production.
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  11 February 2011

  Kemira to Build Coagulant Plants in Germany and Spain

  The EUR 40 million investment will utilize HCl from Bayer's polyurethane production for water treatment. Existing plants in the Netherlands and Spain will be restructured, with minimal personnel impact.
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  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.
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  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.
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  24 June 2010

  LANXESS Boosts Pigment Production

  Investing EUR 20M to expand global capacities, LANXESS hit record monthly production in Germany. Their eco-friendly methods and compliance with strict regulations drive market share growth.
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  21 June 2010

  NIS Invests EUR 470m in Pancevo Refinery Modernization

  EUR 397m will go to hydrocracking and hydroprocessing, EUR 70m to hydrogen production. Completion expected by Q3 2012, boosting refined oil to 4.8m tonnes/year and reducing pollution.
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  15 May 2010

  LANXESS Opens R&D Center for NBR in France

  The new center in La Wantzenau consolidates R&D for NBR, enhancing product innovation and global competitiveness. The site also focuses on sustainability, reducing energy costs by 90%.
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  6 May 2010

  Messer Opens Largest CO2 Recovery Plant

  The new plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, recovers 150,000 tons of CO2 annually from industrial waste gas for recycling.
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  30 March 2010

  BOC Modernizes Teesside Facilities

  A £600,000 grant will upgrade facilities, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions. The project protects 40 jobs and supports local businesses, aligning with regional green initiatives.
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  1 March 2010

  Bayer MaterialScience to Build New TDI Plant in Dormagen

  The new TDI plant in Dormagen will cost EUR 150 million, have a 300,000-ton capacity, and use innovative, energy-efficient technology. It aims to enhance regional competitiveness and job security.
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  27 January 2010

  Nabaltec Launches ACTILOX CAHC Production Plant

  The new plant in Schwandorf produces 10,000 metric tons of ACTILOX CAHC annually. This calcium aluminum hydrate carbonate aids in phasing out harmful PVC additives.
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  21 January 2010

  Lanxess to Build Membrane Technology Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Bitterfeld will develop membrane filtration technology for water treatment, creating 200 jobs. The project is backed by EUR 30 million investment and EUR 6 million state sponsorship.
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  14 January 2010

  BASF Launches Trilon M Plant Ahead of Schedule

  The new plant expansion for Trilon M, a sustainable chelating agent, increases global production capacity to 120,000 tonnes annually, meeting rising demand for eco-friendly cleaning solutions.
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  9 December 2009

  Grace Expands Worms Facility for Polypropylene Catalyst Production

  The Worms facility will expand to boost polypropylene catalyst production, starting construction in Q1 2010. The site, with 900 employees, is ISO 14001 certified and supports various industries.
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  17 September 2009

  Arkema to Build CNT Pilot Plant in France

  The 400 ton/year plant, starting in 2011, will use bio-sourced materials. Arkema has developed CNT applications in electronics, transport, and energy, ensuring safety and transparency.
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  29 July 2009

  New Membrane Electrolysis Plants Operational in Gendorf and Knapsack

  The conversion to membrane technology boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 tonnes/year, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
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  29 July 2009

  Vinnolit Completes Membrane Electrolysis Conversion

  The conversion boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 metric tonnes annually, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, while increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
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  19 May 2009

  BASF Expands Waterborne Coating Production in Würzburg

  The Würzburg site boosts basecoat production by 30%, enhancing lab capacities and eco-friendly waterborne technology. The investment underscores its role as a key competence center.