All news (page 150)

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  30 January 2020

  Pilot Plant for European EV Batteries Launched

  A joint venture will develop EV batteries in Europe, starting with a pilot plant in 2021. The project aims for large-scale production by 2030, supported by €1.3 billion in public funding.
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  30 January 2020

  UPM Invests in Biorefinery to Replace Fossil Raw Materials

  The biorefinery in Leuna, Germany will produce 100% wood-based biochemicals, targeting a 14% ROCE. It aims to replace fossil materials in various industries, leveraging sustainable wood supply.
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  30 January 2020

  Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon

  The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
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  29 January 2020

  Celanese Expands Global Emulsion Polymers

  Plans to expand emulsion polymers with projects in Nanjing and Geleen, increasing VAE capacity by 2023. Additional capacity increases at other sites are also planned. Financial details undisclosed.
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  29 January 2020

  Biffa Opens £27.5m Recycling Plant, Announces £7m Facility

  The new plant in Seaham recycles 57,000 tonnes of PET annually, creating 100 jobs. A £7m facility in Washington will handle 20,000 tonnes of plastic tubs and trays, adding 30 jobs.
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  23 January 2020

  BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain

  The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.

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  23 January 2020

  Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity

  The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.
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  23 January 2020

  SABIC Opens Semi-Commercial Pyrolysis Oil Facility in The Netherlands

  The facility will produce pyrolysis oil from plastic waste, supporting circular economy goals. It aims to scale up certified circular polymers and aligns with EU and Saudi sustainability initiatives.
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  20 January 2020

  PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site

  The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.
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  16 January 2020

  WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany

  The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
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  15 January 2020

  BASF Boosts Irganox® 1520L Production in Italy

  Production capacity for antioxidant Irganox® 1520L will increase by 20% to meet rising market demand, enhancing support for global customers with improved processing and heat-aging stability.
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  9 January 2020

  BASF Expands Water-Soluble Polyacrylate Production

  A single-digit million-euro investment has enhanced production flexibility and slightly expanded capacity for water-soluble polyacrylates, benefiting cleaning products and industrial applications.
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  8 January 2020

  Avantium to Build FDCA Plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands

  A new 5-kiloton plant will produce plant-based FDCA, creating over 60 jobs. The project, backed by a €150 million investment, aims to advance sustainable chemistry in the region. Completion by 2023.
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  6 January 2020

  European Green Hydrogen Project Secures €11M Grant

  The €11M grant supports a 20 MW electrolyzer in Delfzijl, converting renewable electricity to green hydrogen and methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 27,000 tons annually.
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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.
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  17 December 2019

  KBR's MAGNAC Technology Chosen for Grupa Azoty Plant in Poland

  KBR will provide engineering, equipment, and advisory services for a high-concentration nitric acid plant in Poland, enhancing an existing facility with proven technology for reliable production.
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  14 December 2019

  Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility

  The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
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  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.
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  30 November 2019

  Versalis Expands ABS Capacity in Mantua

  The ABS plant expansion adds 30,000 tonnes/year, targeting automotive, furnishing, and durable goods. A pilot plant trials new ABS tech, and chemical recycling processes are in development for 2020.
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  27 November 2019

  PKN ORLEN Advances Olefin Plant Expansion

  A contract with Fluor for technical consultancy and PMC+ services will optimize the olefin plant expansion, enhancing project management and boosting PKN ORLEN's petrochemical capacity by 30%.
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  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.
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  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.
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  22 November 2019

  WuXi Vaccines to Invest $240M in New Ireland Facility

  The new facility in Dundalk will create 200 jobs, produce vaccines for a global pharma, and enhance Ireland's life sciences ecosystem, pending planning approval.
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  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.
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  19 November 2019

  Microvast and FPT Industrial Partner on Battery Solutions in New German Factory

  The new factory in Ludwigsfelde will produce battery modules and systems, supporting a joint e-platform for electrified powertrain systems, with construction starting in April 2020.
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  16 November 2019

  Sunoil Biodiesel Acquires Kampen Plant

  Sunoil will restart production at the bankrupt Kampen plant, initially with five employees, potentially growing to 15. The deal awaits ACM approval, with financial details undisclosed.
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  15 November 2019

  WACKER Opens New Silicon-Metal Plant in Norway

  The new facility boosts capacity by over 40%, covering a third of WACKER's German demand. €100 million was invested, enhancing efficiency and supply security against market fluctuations and trade barriers.
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  14 November 2019

  CIECH S.A. Records Impairment for CIECH Soda Romania Assets, No Impact on Adjusted EBITDA

  An impairment loss of PLN 36.8M was recorded due to halted steam supplies, affecting EBITDA and net results. Production stopped on Sept 18, 2019. Future decisions pending by year-end.
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  13 November 2019

  LANXESS Restructures Organometal Operations at Bergkamen

  Expanding aluminum-based organometal production; selling tin-based organometal business to PMC Group; aims for stable, profitable growth.
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  13 November 2019

  Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg

  The new facility in Grünheide and a design center in Berlin will create 10,000 jobs by late 2021, boosting Germany's e-mobility and battery production, supported by government subsidies and infrastructure investments.