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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.
28 October 2016
PPG Completes Silica Capacity Expansion in Delfzijl
The expansion adds 15,000 tons/year of advanced precipitated silica, meeting global demand for AGILON® silica products, especially for tire manufacturers, enhancing performance and sustainability.
7 October 2016
Synvina JV by BASF and Avantium Invests in Antwerp FDCA Plant
Synvina aims to lead in FDCA and PEF production, investing in a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp. The JV will leverage Avantium's YXY process and continue partnerships for bio-based packaging solutions.
29 September 2016
First Industrial-Scale Bio-Butanediol Plant Opens
The new plant produces 30,000 tonnes/year of bio-butanediol, cutting CO2 emissions by 50%. It revitalizes an abandoned site, creating jobs and advancing bioplastics and chemical sustainability.
27 July 2016
Veolia Acquires Szakoly Biomass Power Plant in Hungary
The Szakoly plant, operational since 2009, produces 130 GWh annually. The acquisition strengthens Veolia's renewable energy footprint in Hungary, aiming for efficient management and potential cogeneration.
7 July 2016
INEOS to Expand Hull Plant with Multi-Million Pound Investment
The Hull plant will boost Ethyl Acetate production by 100,000 tonnes annually, leveraging US shale gas. This investment supports growing demand in Europe and globally. Completion expected by next year.
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22 June 2016
Umicore Opens Catalyst Plant in Poland
The new facility in Nowa Ruda will meet rising demand for automotive catalysts in Europe, supporting stricter emission laws and enhancing air quality with advanced catalytic technology.
17 June 2016
Covestro Begins Industrial CO2-Based Plastic Production
A new plant in Dormagen produces foam components with 20% CO2, reducing crude oil use. The process is environmentally friendly and aims to expand CO2-based plastic production.
1 June 2016
Investment Summary: Lifosa Fertilizer Facility, Lithuania
Implemented ISO standards, joined UN Global Compact, enhanced heat recovery, achieved OHSAS, GMP+ certifications, expanded capacity, modernized processes, built infrastructure, and invested in community projects.
12 May 2016
Eni Converts Porto Marghera Refinery to Biofuel Production
The Porto Marghera refinery now produces biofuels from vegetable oil and biomass using EcofiningTM technology, reducing emissions and ensuring continued employment through innovation.
20 April 2016
Novapex Invests €4 Million in Roussillon
A new isopropyl acetate unit will enhance product offerings in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, aligning with sustainable development and aiming for market leadership within five years.
6 April 2016
INOVYN to Convert Stenungsund Chlorine Production to Membrane Technology
The project aims for completion by end-2017, aligning with the company's Chlorine Strategy. Investments in Belgium and Sweden will enhance sustainability and phase out mercury cellroom production.
31 March 2016
Evonik Launches Methionine Plant for Shrimp Feed
The new methionine source, AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhances shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fishmeal use. It is less water-soluble and tailored for shrimp digestion.
10 February 2016
Kaidi to Build €1 Billion Biodiesel Plant in Finland
The plant will produce 200,000 tons of biofuels annually, create 150 jobs, and generate €200 million in tax revenue. Construction starts in 2017, with operations by 2019.
18 January 2016
Borealis Boosts Fibremod™ Capacity in Monza
Expanding to 10 kilotonnes/year, the Monza facility will meet rising demand for Fibremod PP-LGF, offering superior performance, weight reduction, and sustainability for various applications.
1 January 2016
Stora Enso Invests EUR 16M in Skoghall Mill Emission Plant
The EUR 16M investment aims to reduce sulfur emissions at the Skoghall mill in Sweden, enhancing environmental performance. Completion is expected by end of 2017.
8 December 2015
Shell to Build Solvent Deasphalter Unit at Pernis Refinery
The new unit will enhance product quality, flexibility, and environmental performance. Construction starts next year, with completion by end of 2018. The project will employ around 1,000 additional workers.
4 December 2015
Grupa Azoty to Build €500M Gasification Plant
The new plant will convert Polish coal into methanol or hydrogen, reducing natural gas use by 15%, increasing coal consumption by 1M tonnes annually, and supporting EU climate policy.
1 December 2015
Brückl Plant Electrolysis Expansion
Two new membrane electrolyzers were commissioned, enhancing energy efficiency, capacity, and environmental impact, with CO2 savings of 5,326 tonnes annually.
11 November 2015
VKG Opens Third Petroter Oil Shale Plant
The new plant, launched in 2015, boosts energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact. It processes 1 million tons of oil shale annually, creating 400 jobs and contributing 1% to Estonia's GDP.
5 November 2015
Air Liquide Launches Cryocap™ CO₂ Capture System
Cryocap™ captures CO₂ during hydrogen production, improving efficiency and supporting decarbonization. The system, first used in Normandy, can capture 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
30 October 2015
SPOLCHEMIE to Implement Membrane Electrolysis
The new plant, operational in late 2016, will produce 60,000dmt of KOH and 43,000dmt of NaOH, replacing mercury electrolysis to meet EU environmental standards and enhance market position.
14 September 2015
AkzoNobel, Eneco, and Groningen Seaports Invest in Sustainable Steam
Eneco retrofits its biomass facility to produce steam, reducing AkzoNobel's CO2 emissions. Groningen Seaports provides infrastructure. Steam supply starts December 2016.
12 September 2015
ILBOC Lube Base Oils Plant Opens in Cartagena
The new plant, producing high-quality lube base oils for Euro VI engines, has a capacity of 630,000 tons/year, covering 40% of European demand and increasing bulk liquid cargo transport.
8 September 2015
Slovnaft Installs New LDPE4 Production Technology
The new LDPE4 unit boosts polyethylene production by 40,000 tons annually, enhancing quality, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Commercial production starts early 2016.
8 September 2015
Neste Begins Construction of Bio LPG Facility in Rotterdam
The new facility will produce 40,000 tonnes of Bio LPG annually, reducing carbon footprints without equipment changes. SHV Energy will distribute it across Europe, supporting sustainability goals.
6 September 2015
Celtic Renewables Secures €15M Grant for Biofuel Facility
The grant will fund a biofuel facility using whisky industry leftovers, aiming for industrial production by December 2018, contributing to low carbon goals and creating a new UK industry.
28 August 2015
VYNOVA to Build New KOH Facility at Tessenderlo
The new facility will replace the mercury cellroom, boosting KOH production. ICIG will become Europe's leading KOH producer with two sites, enhancing its commitment to the industry and customers.
27 August 2015
Valmet to Install Emission Control System for CIECH Soda Polska
Valmet will supply a flue gas desulphurization and denitrification system to a CHP plant in Poland, reducing emissions and extending plant life. The project is valued at around EUR 40 million.
16 June 2015
AkzoNobel and Evonik Form Chlorine/Potassium Hydroxide JV
The JV will build a membrane electrolysis plant in Germany by end-2017, producing 130,000 tons of potassium hydroxide and 82,000 tons of chlorine annually, enhancing sustainability and market positions.
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