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13 September 2017
Sabic Expands in Europe with New Polypropylene Facilities
New pilot plant and extrusion facility in Geleen to drive innovation in polypropylene products, supporting sustainable solutions for automotive, healthcare, packaging, and more.
7 September 2017
Novacap Opens New DIPE Production Unit at Roussillon
The new DIPE unit uses an innovative, eco-friendly process, boosting the range of oxygenated solvents for pharmaceuticals, resins, coatings, and wastewater treatment, with a 5,000-ton capacity.
23 August 2017
Toray to Build PPS Resin Plant in Hungary
The new facility will produce 3,000 tons annually, serving Europe's growing PPS resin market, especially in automotive applications, and enhancing local supply and customer support.
18 July 2017
Avantium and AkzoNobel Sign Contract for Pilot Biorefinery in Delfzijl
The pilot plant will validate the Zambezi process to convert biomass into raw materials, aiming for commercial scale. Expected operational in Q2 2018, it will create about 20 jobs.
7 July 2017
Statoil, Vattenfall, Gasunie to Explore Hydrogen Conversion
The MoU aims to convert a Dutch gas plant to hydrogen, potentially cutting 4 million tons of CO2 annually. Feasibility studies and infrastructure needs are being assessed for a large-scale hydrogen value chain.
30 June 2017
HAROPA Named Best European and Green Port
HAROPA won awards for Best Seaport in Europe and Best Green Port, recognized for efficient Asian market solutions and strong environmental initiatives, including multimodality and emission reduction.
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22 June 2017
Clariant Enhances R&D for Agricultural Solutions
A new R&D greenhouse at Clariant Innovation Center enables advanced testing for crop protection, management, and yield-enhancement, accelerating development and market readiness.
20 June 2017
QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award
The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
19 June 2017
BASF Expands Tinopal® CBS Production in Switzerland
Investment in Monthey site boosts capacity for Tinopal® CBS, meeting rising global demand. Enhancements include state-of-the-art drying tower and automated packing line.
17 June 2017
DuPont Expands Axtra PHY Phytase Line in Europe
New Axtra PHY products offer European animal producers faster nutrient uptake, lower feed costs, and reduced environmental impact, with optimized dosing for poultry and swine.
13 June 2017
Nel ASA secures NOK 450 million power-to-gas deal with H2V PRODUCT
The agreement involves designing, constructing, and maintaining renewable hydrogen plants in France, aiming to inject hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, with potential expansion to 700 MW by 2025.
8 June 2017
EUR 25 Million Subsidy Granted for PEF Industry Consortium
A consortium of 11 companies received a EUR 25 million subsidy to establish a supply chain for bio-based FDCA and PEF, including a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp, aiming to replace fossil-based packaging.
7 June 2017
H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022
The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
2 June 2017
AkzoNobel Expands Micronutrient Capacity in Europe
€10M investment in Sweden to boost chelated micronutrient production, meeting rising demand due to poor soil conditions and population growth. Completion expected next year.
26 May 2017
Q8Oils Opens Advanced Blending Plant in Antwerp
The new plant, with a $100M investment, has a capacity of 125M litres, scalable to 250M. It features advanced facilities, excellent logistics, and stringent quality control, supporting growth in Europe.
26 April 2017
Aker Solutions Secures Carbon Capture Contracts from Yara and Norcem
Norway funds carbon capture studies aiming for operational plants by 2022. Aker Solutions' technology, tested in Brevik, will be used. Studies to complete by September, with FEED work until mid-2018.
20 April 2017
BASF Enhances Sustainable Silica Adsorbent Production in Germany
New dryers at the Nienburg site boost output and cut CO2 emissions, enhancing production of high-performance silica adsorbents for various industries, including natural gas and automotive.
11 April 2017
BioMCN Delfzijl Advances Sustainability with CO2 Injection
A new CO2 injection method boosts bio-methanol production to 15,000 tons, creating jobs and aligning with regional sustainability goals. The project receives over €110,000 in grants.
31 March 2017
ENCE Biomass Plant Boosts AIQBE
A new 50MW low-emission biomass plant in Huelva will increase biomass consumption to 400,000 tons/yr, reduce CO2 emissions, and boost economic activity and employment.
30 March 2017
Andalusia Backs AIQBE and Industrial Sector
The Andalusian government, along with business and labor unions, has signed a pact to boost industrial activity and attract investments, with additional support from Huelva's provincial government.
23 March 2017
Novo Nordisk and Novozymes Residues to be Converted into Biogas
A new biogas plant in Kalundborg will convert 300,000 tonnes of biomass annually, reducing CO2 by 17,000 tonnes and creating 15-20 jobs. The plant will be operational by spring 2018.
10 March 2017
Evonik Begins Construction on Advanced PMMA Plant for Aviation
The new plant will produce large-format PMMA sheets for aviation, enhancing impact strength and chemical resistance. It supports efficient aircraft glazing and new design possibilities.
7 March 2017
Sederma Invests €10M in Facility Expansion
The investment will boost innovation, production, and sustainability, enhancing product quality and reducing environmental impact. The focus remains on advanced, substantiated plant cell culture products.
3 March 2017
EFRA Project Hits Midway at Gdansk Refinery
The EFRA Project has completed 50% of its design, supply, and construction work, with significant progress in heavy lifting, procurement, and assembly, aiming for completion by Q2 2018.
1 March 2017
Enhancing Efficiency at Total Antwerp
Modernizing Antwerp's refining and petrochemicals platform to boost efficiency, competitiveness, and reduce environmental impact by sharing resources and recovering off-gas for petrochemical feedstock.
14 February 2017
Evonik Invests Millions in New PMMA Film Plant
The new plant will produce wide, multi-layer PMMA films for medical, construction, and graphics industries, creating new jobs and offering innovative, long-lasting, and sustainable products.
9 February 2017
AkzoNobel, Avantium, and Partners Advance Biobased Economy with New Technology
A new reference plant in Delfzijl will use Avantium's Zambezi process to convert non-food biomass into high-purity glucose and lignin, accelerating the biobased economy.
11 January 2017
Coolrec Opens Plastics Compounding Plant in Emmen
The new plant refines recycled plastic pellets for consumer goods, enhancing sustainability and supporting the circular economy with high-value secondary raw materials.
5 December 2016
Takeda to Invest €40M in New Dublin Facility
The €40M investment will expand the Grange Castle site, creating 40 jobs and producing the oncology product NINLARO™. Supported by IDA Ireland, it highlights confidence in Ireland's pharma sector.
1 November 2016
New Aliphos Plant in Dunkirk for Aliphos® Dical+ Phosphate
The new plant in Dunkirk offers flexible raw material use, high phosphorus digestibility, and improved product handling, aiming to regain market leadership in Europe and expand globally.
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