All news (page 138)

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  1 March 2022

  BASF Expands Alkylethanolamines Production in Antwerp

  The new plant will boost global alkylethanolamines capacity by 30% to 140,000 metric tons annually, meeting rising demand in water treatment, detergents, and gas treatment.
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  25 February 2022

  Vivergo Fuels Hull Site to Reopen as E10 Fuel Mandated

  The Hull bioethanol plant will reopen, creating 85 jobs, due to favorable conditions and the UK mandating E10 fuel, which will cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes annually.
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  24 February 2022

  OQ Chemicals Expands TCD Alcohol DM Production in Oberhausen

  The expanded facility boosts global TCD Alcohol DM capacity, enhancing supply reliability and supporting market growth. The project was completed on time despite pandemic challenges.
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  24 February 2022

  KARPATNAFTOCHIM Ltd. Shutdown Notice

  Due to martial law in Ukraine, production facilities are shut down. The company is prepared to comply with statutory requirements and urges everyone to remain calm.
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  24 February 2022

  Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build Bio-Recycled PET Plant in France

  The plant will use enzymatic technology to recycle PET, processing 50,000 tons of waste annually. The project, costing €200 million, aims to create 150 jobs and advance the circular economy.
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  22 February 2022

  Antwerp@C Advances CO2 Reduction at Port of Antwerp

  Antwerp@C begins engineering studies for CO2 infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions by 50% at Port of Antwerp by 2030. The project includes a central backbone, liquefaction unit, and maritime facilities.

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  21 February 2022

  thyssenkrupp to Build Three Polymer Plants for SASA in Turkey

  The project includes PET and Co-PET plants with a combined capacity of 416,000 tons/year and a resin plant using MTR® technology. The scope covers engineering, components, and technical services.
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  17 February 2022

  Elkem Secures French Government Funding for Specialty Silicones Expansion

  The funding supports capacity expansion in Roussillon and investments in Saint-Fons to meet high-tech market demand, enhance production, and improve environmental performance.
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  16 February 2022

  Versalis Begins Bioethanol Production in Crescentino

  The Crescentino plant now produces advanced bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass, meeting EU renewable energy standards. It also generates renewable electricity, steam, and biogas, enhancing sustainability.
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  15 February 2022

  HyDeal España: Largest Renewable Hydrogen Hub in Asturias

  HyDeal España will produce and deliver renewable hydrogen, aiming for 9.5 GW solar and 7.4 GW electrolysers by 2030. It targets 6.6 million tons of hydrogen over 20 years, reducing Spain's CO2 emissions.
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  15 February 2022

  BASF and NEVEON Collaborate on Mattress Recycling Pilot in Berlin

  The project aims to create a closed-loop system for mattress recycling, recovering polyols from used foams to produce new high-quality mattresses. A take-back pilot launches in Berlin.
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  14 February 2022

  BASF Opens New 2-Mercaptoethanol Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant, operational since Q4 2021, replaces the 40-year-old facility, maintaining a 10,000 metric ton capacity. It enhances supply reliability for plastics, crop protection, oilfield chemicals, and coatings.
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  9 February 2022

  Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology for Sustainable Rubber in Poland

  The bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, with a plant capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year. The project moves to the engineering phase, leveraging BASF’s extraction tech and digitalization.
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  9 February 2022

  Essar to Build UK's First Hydrogen Furnace at Stanlow

  A £45M investment will replace three furnaces with a hydrogen-capable one, cutting CO2 by 16,600 tonnes annually. Part of HyNet North West, it aims to make Stanlow the UK's first low carbon refinery.
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  4 February 2022

  Volvo and Northvolt to Open 3,000-Job Battery Plant in Gothenburg

  The plant, operational by 2025, will produce 50 GWh of battery cells annually, support Volvo's electric car goals, and focus on sustainable production with fossil-free energy.
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  3 February 2022

  Eastman Boosts Tertiary Amines Capacity in Ghent

  The expansion increases capacity in Ghent and improves production flow in Pace, driven by rising demand. Tertiary amines are vital for surfactants in home care and industrial applications.
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  2 February 2022

  ESE and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner on €100M Hydrogen Project in Mikkeli

  The project will assess a Power-to-Gas facility's feasibility, aiming to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, enhancing carbon neutrality and district heating in Mikkeli.
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  1 February 2022

  Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory

  The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.
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  1 February 2022

  BASF Expands Polyamide Portfolio in Europe with Solvay Acquisition

  BASF will market new polyamide and polyphthalamide grades in Europe, enhancing its plastics portfolio for various industries, including E&E and automotive, following the acquisition of Solvay’s PA66 business.
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  31 January 2022

  BASF Upgrades Chloroformates and Acid Chlorides Production in Ludwigshafen

  The modernization will boost production capacity by 30% by 2025, supporting customer growth in pharmaceuticals, crop protection, and plastics with a €100M+ investment.
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  31 January 2022

  INEOS Styrolution Begins ABS Production in France

  The new ABS plant in Wingles, France, adds 50,000 tonnes/year capacity, meeting demand in Construction, Compounding, Household, and Automotive sectors. It complements existing sites in Antwerp and Cologne.
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  27 January 2022

  INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth, UK

  The new plant aims to cut site emissions by 60% by 2030, with CO2 stored offshore. It will replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, supporting a local hydrogen hub and the Scottish Cluster CCS project.
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  26 January 2022

  BASF Boosts Feed Enzyme Production in Ludwigshafen

  The expanded plant increases fermentation runs, meeting global demand for high-quality feed enzymes like Natuphos® E, Natugrain® TS, and Natupulse® TS, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in animal nutrition.
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  26 January 2022

  LANXESS boosts Preventol CMK production by 50% in Germany

  The expansion addresses rising demand for disinfectants and industrial preservation, driven by increased hygiene awareness and biosecurity needs in agriculture, human health, and industrial applications.
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  25 January 2022

  Sinopec: World's First Third‑Generation Aromatics Technology at Jiujiang Plant

  First industrial third‑gen aromatics plant (890 kt/yr) uses single‑column adsorption; +10% adsorbent use, ~20% lower capex, <220 kg oil/ton PX. Completed 2022; supports >100bn yuan cluster.
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  25 January 2022

  Isopropanol Plant Expansion Nears Completion in Roussillon

  The isopropanol plant expansion will be completed by Q1 2022, increasing capacity by 70% to 120 Kt/year. Energy consumption will drop 66%, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 Kt annually.
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  21 January 2022

  Government Supports Britishvolt's Gigafactory for EV Batteries in Blyth, UK

  The UK government offers funding for a gigafactory in Blyth, creating 3,000 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs, boosting EV production, and attracting private investment for a greener future.
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  20 January 2022

  Clariant's Podari Plant Ready for Start-Up

  The biofuel plant in Romania, built with Bilfinger Tebodin's support, is mechanically complete. The facility will process 250,000 tons of straw annually, producing 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol.
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  18 January 2022

  TotalEnergies Boosts High-Performance Polymer Production in Belgium

  A new reactor in Belgium enhances polymer production for specialty markets like automotive and medical, meeting high-quality standards and reducing carbon footprints.
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  17 January 2022

  Eastman to invest $1 billion in France for world's largest molecular plastics recycling facility

  The facility will recycle 160,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Operational by 2025, it supports EU sustainability goals.