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18 June 2019
LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics
The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
18 June 2019
INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit
The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
12 June 2019
Northvolt Raises $1 Billion for Europe's First Lithium-Ion Gigafactories
Northvolt plans a second gigafactory in Germany with Volkswagen. The European Investment Bank approved a $400M loan. Production at Northvolt Ett starts in 2021, with expansion to 32 GWh.
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.
28 May 2019
New Hydrocracker Unit Launches in Rotterdam
Government leaders celebrated the start-up of a billion-euro installation, enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and job creation, reinforcing Rotterdam's strategic position in the energy transition.
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.
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17 May 2019
OCI Melamine Plant Turnaround and CO2 Reduction
The plant undergoes a three-week maintenance involving 1,000 tasks and 500 workers. Key upgrades include an energy-efficient stripper to cut energy use and CO2 emissions, prioritizing safety throughout.
16 May 2019
Thyssenkrupp to Build Fertilizer Plant in Poland
The new plant in Wloclawek will produce nitric acid and ammonium nitrate, using EnviNOx to cut greenhouse gases. The project aims to boost fertilizer capacity by 50% by 2022.
15 May 2019
EIB Supports Northvolt’s Swedish Battery Gigafactory
The EIB has agreed in principle to finance a gigafactory in Sweden, aiming to produce 32 GWh of battery capacity annually using 100% renewable energy, supporting Europe's green energy transition.
13 May 2019
ExxonMobil Expands Newport Plant
The Newport plant expansion doubles manufacturing capacity, adds 35 jobs, and boosts global Santoprene™ elastomer production by 25%, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
9 May 2019
Perstorp to Build Sodium Formate Deicer Plant in Sweden
The new plant will increase Pergrip™ Run NF deicer capacity, streamline operations, and enhance environmental performance, ensuring reliable runway operations in harsh conditions.
8 May 2019
OMV and Borealis Expand Partnership for Chemical Recycling at Schwechat
The partnership advances chemical recycling of post-consumer plastics, integrating the ReOil pilot plant into the refinery for a circular economy, contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
2 May 2019
MOL Builds New Rubber-Bitumen Plant in Hungary
The new plant will produce 20,000 tons of rubber-bitumen annually, recycling 3,000 tons of rubber scrap and supporting 100 refinery jobs. It addresses increased demand and enhances road durability.
9 April 2019
DSM Cuts CO2 Emissions at Swiss Vitamin Plant
A new biomass plant reduces CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons/year, supplies steam and renewable electricity, and supports DSM's goal to cut greenhouse gases by 30% by 2030.
28 March 2019
Merck Expands Biotech Manufacturing Capacity
€150M investment in Aubonne, Switzerland, for new building with advanced tech to boost production of biotech medicines, meeting global demand. Completion expected by 2023.
26 March 2019
Avantium to Build Mekong Demonstration Plant in Delfzijl
The new plant will produce 10 tons of plant-based MEG annually, supported by a €2 million EU grant, aiming for sustainable, cost-competitive alternatives to fossil-based materials. Opening in late 2019.
22 March 2019
Port of Antwerp Unites for Sustainable Methanol Production
Port of Antwerp's new project will produce methanol from waste CO2 and green hydrogen, reducing emissions and fostering collaboration among industry experts to advance sustainability and innovation.
18 March 2019
Perstorp to Expand Pentaerythritol Capacity in Germany by May
The plant's capacity will increase by 12.5%, achieving ISCC PLUS certification. This supports the shift to renewable materials and ensures supply security for Pro-Environment Polyols.
14 March 2019
ECLUSE Steam Network Launch at Port of Antwerp
ECLUSE reduces CO2 emissions by 100,000 tonnes annually by supplying steam from waste incineration to six chemical companies, supporting Flemish climate goals.
14 March 2019
Clariant and Oltenia Farmers Partner for Environmental Sustainability
Farmers in Oltenia can earn extra income by supplying straw to a new plant converting it into cellulosic ethanol, creating jobs and supporting EU sustainability goals.
7 March 2019
Borealis Awards EPCM Contract to Maire Tecnimont for New PDH Plant in Belgium
The new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, using Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, and is set to start up in mid-2022.
4 March 2019
KARPATNAFTOCHIM to Start Domestic Propylene Oxide Production in Q3 2019
A 2,700-ton/year propylene oxide unit using eco-friendly HPPOa technology is under construction, with plans for a larger industrial unit and hydrogen peroxide production in the future.
1 March 2019
Shell Joins Rotterdam W2C Project
The Rotterdam W2C project will convert 360,000 tons of waste into bio-methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons annually. Supported by Dutch authorities, it aims for a final investment decision in 2019.
27 February 2019
Carbios Produces First 100% Recycled PET Bottles
The company has developed an enzymatic biorecycling process to produce PET bottles from 100% recycled plastic waste, aiming to drive the industry towards a circular economy.
27 February 2019
CropEnergies Resumes UK Ethanol Production
The UK plant will restart in March 2019 at reduced capacity to meet local demand. Continuous operation depends on the local market for alternative fuels and clarity on Brexit-related customs issues.
25 February 2019
Solvay's Biomass Boiler at Rheinberg Plant
The new biomass boiler will cut CO₂ emissions by over 30%, using recycled wood chips. It will reduce fossil fuel use by a fourth and aligns with the company's greenhouse gas reduction goals.
18 February 2019
Total Acquires Synova for Recycled Polypropylene
The acquisition boosts recycled polypropylene supply for automotive use, enhancing vehicle efficiency and reducing CO2. Total also advances in bioplastics and partners on polystyrene recycling projects.
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.
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