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18 December 2019
EU Project Aims to Replace Toxic Solvents with Renewable Alternatives
The ReSolute project will build a plant to produce 1,000 tonnes of Cyrene™ annually from renewable biomass, creating new manufacturing and employment opportunities in Europe.
10 December 2019
Stora Enso Invests €9M in Bio-Based Plastic Pilot Plant
The pilot plant will convert plant-based sugars into PEF for food and beverage packaging, aiming to replace fossil-based materials. Construction starts in late 2020, with completion in early 2021.
25 November 2019
INEOS and Viridor Launch Hybrid Plastics with Recycled Content in Europe
The partnership produces polymers with up to 50% recycled content, supporting circular economy goals and meeting demand for sustainable materials without compromising quality.
22 November 2019
INEOS Launches Advanced Polymer Pilot Plant in Italy
The plant converts plastic waste into valuable polymers, supporting a circular economy and reducing CO2. Part of a €100M R&D program, it aims to replace oil and gas in polymer production.
21 November 2019
INEOS Opens Polymer Pilot Plant in Italy to Utilize Waste Plastic
The new plant in Rosignano will develop advanced products using diverted plastic waste, supporting a circular economy and reducing CO2. It is part of a €100M global R&D program.
13 November 2019
BASF's Chemetall Expands Langelsheim Facility
A new lab and office building were inaugurated in Langelsheim, enhancing production of aerospace technologies and Naftoseal® aircraft sealants to meet growing market demands.
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7 November 2019
Avantium Unveils Plant-Based MEG Demonstration Plant
The new plant in the Netherlands produces plant-based MEG and MPG, reducing reliance on fossil resources. It marks a step towards commercial-scale production and ongoing partnerships for bio-based solutions.
4 November 2019
Alpla Enters HDPE Recycling
The company expands its recycling operations by acquiring two Spanish HDPE recycling plants, increasing capacity to 35,000 tonnes annually, and aims to enhance sustainable packaging production.
17 October 2019
INEOS Launches Recycl-IN Polymer Range
Recycl-IN polymers combine up to 50% recycled plastic with virgin polymers, maintaining performance for non-food applications. Available Q4 2019, with range expansion in 2020.
16 October 2019
Nouryon to Build Sustainable Ethylene Amines Facility
A new demo plant in Sweden showcases a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency. Full-scale production plans are underway.
12 October 2019
Novamont Boosts MATER-BI® Production to 150,000 Tonnes
The Patrica plant now produces 40,000 tonnes of compostable biopolymers, enhancing efficiency, diversifying sites, and supporting sustainability with a €100M investment and 90 employees.
7 October 2019
BASF invests €20M in Quantafuel for chemical recycling of plastic waste
The investment will enhance pyrolysis technology, optimize chemical recycling, and license it. BASF gains first refusal rights on output, aiming to replace fossil resources and support sustainability goals.
27 September 2019
MOL and thyssenkrupp Begin Polyol Complex in Hungary
The new polyol plant in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons annually by 2021, using efficient, eco-friendly technologies. This investment strengthens the region's chemical industry and value chain.
25 September 2019
Eni Opens Gela Bio-Refinery
The Gela plant processes 750,000 tonnes/year of biofuels from waste. It reduces emissions by 70%, employs 426 people, and enhances environmental sustainability with advanced technology.
20 September 2019
ORLEN to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Poland Using Clariant’s Technology
The license agreement marks a strategic milestone, enabling a full-scale plant for cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues, enhancing biofuel technology and environmental sustainability.
18 September 2019
St1 to Build Biorefinery for Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel in Sweden
The new biorefinery will produce renewable fuels, reducing CO2 emissions. Investments include a hydrogen plant, renewable fuel plant, and infrastructure, totaling 200 million euros. Production starts in 2022.
17 September 2019
ExxonMobil Invests £140M in Fife Ethylene Plant
The £140M investment will upgrade infrastructure, improve reliability, reduce flaring impact, and support 850 local jobs. This follows recent expansions at Fawley and Newport plants.
10 September 2019
EPC Builds Sodium Dimethyldithiocarbamate Plant in Volzsky, Russia
The plant, commissioned in June 2019, produces 19,230 tons annually using patented variCARBAMATE technology, ensuring high-quality, eco-friendly, and economical production of carbamates for nickel extraction.
10 September 2019
Borealis Breaks Ground on New PDH Plant in Belgium
The new plant in Kallo will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, enhancing supply, efficiency, and sustainability. It will create 100 full-time jobs and boost the regional economy.
2 September 2019
Clariant Completes Miscanthus Testing at Straubing Plant
Tests confirm miscanthus can be converted into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol, supporting sustainable bio-based products and circular bio-economy development.
27 August 2019
Nouryon to Double Surfuctants Capacity in Sweden
The €12M expansion in Stenungsund includes a new reactor, boosting production of sustainable technologies for oil, gas, lubricants, fuels, and asphalt, meeting growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.
20 August 2019
British Airways, Shell, and Velocys to Build UK Aviation Biofuel Plant
A new UK plant will convert non-recyclable waste into sustainable aviation fuel, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 70% and creating jobs, investment, and improved air quality.
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.
16 July 2019
Topsoe to Build Plant for CO2-Neutral Methanol from Biogas and Green Electricity
A new plant will use eSMR Methanol™ technology to produce sustainable methanol from biogas and green electricity, aiming to match the cost of traditional fossil fuel-based methanol.
16 July 2019
Toray to Build New Battery Separator Film Plant in Hungary
The new facility in Hungary will boost BSF production by 20%, meeting rising demand from EVs and consumer electronics, aligning with Toray's strategy of local production for local consumption.
9 July 2019
Trinseo, INEOS Styrolution, and Agilyx to Build Polystyrene Recycling Plant in Europe
The new plant will process 50 tons/day of post-consumer polystyrene, using advanced depolymerization technology to recycle it into its original monomer, supporting EU recycling goals.
29 June 2019
Grupa LOTOS EFRA Project's Key Unit Reaches Ready For Start-Up Phase
The Delayed Coking Unit at the Gdansk refinery is ready for commissioning, promising higher efficiency, cleaner production, and increased refining margins. Employee training and job creation are ongoing.
27 June 2019
Tata Chemicals to Build UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant
The new plant will capture and purify CO2 from power generation emissions to produce sodium bicarbonate, reducing emissions by 11% and supporting the UK's net zero carbon target by 2050.
26 June 2019
Trinseo Opens New Compounding Factory in Terneuzen
The new facility boosts R&D, sustainability, and employment, replacing the old plant. Its proximity to a storage partner optimizes the supply chain, reducing freight movements significantly.
18 June 2019
RWE and innogy Explore Green Hydrogen Production in Netherlands
A feasibility study for a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Groningen is underway, leveraging wind energy and aiming to support CO2 reduction in transport, heat supply, and industry.
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