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12 February 2019
Nouryon Cuts CO2 Emissions with Bio-Steam
Nouryon's Hengelo site will use bio-steam from Twence, reducing CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons annually and saving up to 80 million cubic meters of natural gas, enhancing sustainability in salt production.
12 February 2019
AFYREN secures €60M for industrial development
The financing will fund the first plant's design and development, advancing bio-based acid production technology for markets like cosmetics, nutrition, and fine chemicals.
6 February 2019
Isobutene from Wheat Straw Produced at Demo Scale
The OPTISOCHEM project converts wheat straw into bio-isobutene, aiming for commercial production. Partners include Clariant, INEOS, and others, with ongoing R&D until May 2021.
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.
31 January 2019
UPM Energy Boosts Kuusankoski Hydro Plant Capacity
The Kuusankoski plant will enhance efficiency and capacity by 2022, modernizing turbines and systems, improving environmental impact, and supporting renewable energy balance.
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.
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24 January 2019
GEA Delivers Key Components for Borregaard's Bio-Based Production Plant
The new plant in Sarpsborg will enhance lignin production, reduce energy costs, and improve environmental safety. It features advanced spray drying, emission control, and wastewater reuse technologies.
19 December 2018
BASF to Boost Methane Sulfonic Acid Production in Ludwigshafen
Production capacity for methane sulfonic acid will increase by 65%, reaching 50,000 metric tons annually by late 2021, supporting global demand and sustainable applications.
4 December 2018
SABIC and PLASTIC ENERGY Partner on Recycled Feedstock Supply
They plan to build a plant in the Netherlands to produce TACOIL from mixed plastic waste, supporting a circular economy and sustainability goals.
3 December 2018
Dow Expands Methyl Cellulose Capacity in Germany
Dow increases methyl cellulose production in Germany by 19,000 metric tons to meet construction chemical demand, enhancing supply for tile adhesives, grouts, fillers, and more by 2020.
28 November 2018
CARBIOS and KEM ONE to Develop PET Biorecycling Plant in French Chemical Valley
A Letter of Intent outlines plans for a PET biorecycling demonstration plant in Saint-Fons, France, aiming to create a circular economy for plastics and fibers using innovative, sustainable technology.
31 October 2018
ExxonMobil Launches New Unit at Antwerp Refinery for High-Value Fuels
The new 50,000 barrel-per-day unit converts heavy oils into cleaner fuels, meeting demand and new standards. Other projects include a cogeneration unit and diesel hydrotreater to reduce emissions.
25 October 2018
Linde Expands Hydrogen Production in Leuna
A new hydrogen liquefier will double liquid hydrogen production capacity in Leuna by 2021, addressing Europe's growing hydrogen demand and supporting its use in transport.
22 October 2018
BASF and Nornickel Partner for European Battery Materials
A new plant in Finland will produce battery materials for 300,000 electric vehicles annually, using renewable energy. A long-term supply agreement ensures local nickel and cobalt sourcing.
16 October 2018
New Ammonia Plant Operational in Sal’a, Slovakia
The new Ammonia 4 unit, with a capacity of 1,600 tons/day, uses advanced technology for energy efficiency and low emissions, enhancing Duslo's position in Europe's ammonia production.
8 October 2018
Shell's New SDA Unit Boosts Fuel Production at Pernis Refinery
The new SDA unit at Pernis processes more oil into cleaner fuels, enhances performance, reduces environmental impact, and increases crude flexibility without affecting capacity.
6 October 2018
Borealis to Build 750,000 Tonne/Year PDH Plant in Belgium
The new PDH plant in Belgium will use Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, partner with Oiltanking for logistics, and sell by-product hydrogen to Air Liquide, enhancing energy efficiency and supply reliability.
1 October 2018
DSM Boosts Sustainable Polyester Production in Meppen
The new facility in Meppen enhances supply flexibility, meets growing demand for BPA-free coatings, and supports DSM's commitment to high-quality, sustainable resins and regional economic growth.
12 September 2018
thyssenkrupp secures MOL contract for Hungarian chemical complex
The new complex in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons of polyether polyol annually by 2021, enhancing efficiency and automation. The project supports MOL's 2030 growth strategy in petrochemicals.
12 September 2018
Clariant Begins $120M Straw-to-Ethanol Plant in Romania
The plant will convert 250,000 tons of local straw into 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually, creating 300 jobs and using renewable energy to be carbon-neutral.
4 September 2018
LyondellBasell and Covestro Launch Investment Project in Rotterdam
The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam will convert water-based waste into energy, reducing CO₂ emissions by 140,000 tons annually and enhancing production efficiency and sustainability.
1 August 2018
AIQBE Companies' 2017 Economic Impact: €1.9 Billion
In 2017, AIQBE companies employed 9,558 people, invested €253.4M, and improved environmental metrics. They also promoted education and research through strong ties with local universities.
31 July 2018
Pöyry to Provide EPCM Services for Gasum's Biogas Plant Expansion in Turku
The project will expand and modernize the Topinoja biogas plant, adding biogas upgrading and liquefaction. Completion is expected in 2019, enhancing biogas production and circular economy solutions.
10 July 2018
Solvay Modernizes Bernburg Cogeneration Unit
€48M investment enhances site competitiveness and sustainability, maintaining production capacity and reducing CO2 intensity, aligning with customer needs for reliable, high-quality supply.
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.
4 July 2018
AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity in Frankfurt
Design work has begun for a second expansion to increase chloromethanes capacity by 50% over five years, enhancing supply reliability and energy efficiency for pharmaceutical and other industries.
3 July 2018
INEOS Invests €2.7 Billion in New European Chemical Complex
A €2.7 billion project will build an ethane cracker and PDH unit in Northern Europe, leveraging US shale gas. Completion is expected in four years, enhancing self-sufficiency and supporting derivatives.
2 July 2018
AkzoNobel to Upgrade Rotterdam Chlor-Alkali Plant
The Rotterdam plant will add a second production line for chlorine and caustic soda, implement 'e-flex' technology, and enhance capacity and sustainability, with completion expected by 2021.
19 June 2018
Covestro to Build Energy-Efficient Chlorine Plant in Tarragona
The new plant in Tarragona will use oxygen-depolarized cathode technology, reducing energy consumption by 25%. This innovation, developed over two decades, will cut CO2 emissions by 22,000 tons annually.
18 June 2018
Eastern Denmark's Largest Biogas Plant Commissioned
The new plant converts industrial residues into bio-natural gas and fertilizer, supporting circular economy and significant carbon savings. It will produce 8 million cubic meters of gas annually.
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