All news (page 167)

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  28 January 2016

  DuPont Invests in First European Zytel® HTN Polymer Plant

  The new plant in Germany will meet rising demand for Zytel® HTN in automotive, electrical, and consumer electronics markets, enhancing local supply and supporting European customers.
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  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.
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  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.
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  30 December 2015

  Evonik Builds Specialty Copolyester Plant in Witten

  The new plant will produce specialty copolyesters for coatings, creating around ten jobs. It aims to meet growing demand for epoxy resin-free can coatings and support customer growth with sustainable products.
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  15 December 2015

  Honeywell Acquires Sigma-Aldrich's Research Chemicals Business

  The acquisition enhances Honeywell's portfolio with high-purity solutions for drug discovery and lab applications, integrating Fluka and Sigma-Aldrich brands into its Fine Chemicals business.
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  11 December 2015

  Contargo Launches Rhine-Main-Rotterdam Rail Shuttle

  Starting January, a new rail link will run twice weekly between Rotterdam and Frankfurt, offering a stable, eco-friendly option for time-critical shipments. Frequency may increase if needed.

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  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.
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  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.
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  3 December 2015

  Celanese Sells Tarragona Emulsions Unit to IQOXE

  The sale includes a 25,000mt emulsions unit with 29 employees. Celanese will still market certain products. The VAE unit will close due to lack of buyers, with production ceasing in October.
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  1 December 2015

  Kalundborg Demonstration Plant Shutdown

  The second demonstration campaign moved to Skærbæk, achieving a 93% yield. Results were shared at the 37th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals in San Diego.
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  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.
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  19 November 2015

  Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization

  The modernization ensures compliance with 2016 environmental regulations, boosts productivity, and supports Romanian agriculture with improved fertilizer production and a new industrial water treatment station.
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  12 November 2015

  Sanofi Expands in Höchst

  Investing €200M, the company will build a fully automated cold warehouse and a multi-purpose building for medical tech, creating 500 jobs and expanding insulin production capabilities.
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  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.
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  11 November 2015

  Nippon Shokubai Europe Breaks Ground on New SAP/AA Plants in Antwerp

  The new plants will boost SAP and AA production to meet growing demand, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 metric tons per year.
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  10 November 2015

  MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary

  A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
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  9 November 2015

  INEOS, ExxonMobil, and Shell to Supply US Ethane to Fife Ethylene Plant

  The Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland will receive US ethane from INEOS' new Grangemouth terminal, enhancing feedstock supply and securing jobs. The plant has an annual capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
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  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.
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  5 November 2015

  Saltigo Invests €60M in Leverkusen Expansion

  €60M will expand Leverkusen facilities, adding reactors, drying lines, and a new warehouse. Production starts end of 2017, creating 10 jobs. Focus on custom manufacturing for agrochemicals.
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  2 November 2015

  Evonik Acquires Dutch Hydrogen Peroxide Producer

  The acquisition includes the Delfzijl plant, boosting H2O2 capacity in Europe to over 250,000 metric tons annually, enhancing service and meeting regional demand.
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  2 November 2015

  Mitsubishi Rayon to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Bavaria will produce SMC materials, boosting capacity to 9,000 tons. This supports the growing demand for lightweight, high-strength automotive parts in Europe.
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  1 November 2015

  Evonik Acquires Hydrogen Peroxide Producer in Delfzijl

  The acquisition boosts hydrogen peroxide capacity in Europe to over 250,000 metric tons annually, enhancing service and meeting regional demand. The Resource Efficiency segment generated €4 billion in 2014.
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  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.
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  29 October 2015

  ExxonMobil Expands Rotterdam Hydrocracker for Higher-Value Products

  The Rotterdam refinery will upgrade its hydrocracker to produce cleaner, higher-value products like Group II base stocks and ultra-low sulfur diesel, enhancing competitiveness and profitability.
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  8 October 2015

  EFRA Project Begins at Gdansk Refinery

  The EFRA Project will enhance distillate yields, boosting refining margins and fuel output. Key units will be built by 2016, with completion in 2018. Financing and sales agreements are secured.
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  6 October 2015

  Jacobs Secures EPCM Contract from Nippon Shokubai Europe

  Jacobs will provide engineering, procurement, and construction management for a $390M expansion of a Superabsorbent Polymer Plant and new acrylic acid plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, completing by Oct 2017.
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  30 September 2015

  ACP to Invest in CO2 Recovery Unit in Odessa

  The unit will recover waste CO2 from OPZ’s ammonia plant, producing 100,000t annually. Investment is 15-20 million euros, targeting the food, beverage, and transport cooling industries.
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  24 September 2015

  KEM ONE Starts Electrolysis Conversion in Lavéra

  The €150M project to modernize chlor-alkali units will enhance production quality, reduce energy use, and meet EU regulations, with completion expected by end of 2016.
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  23 September 2015

  INOVYN to Invest in Large-Scale KOH Facility in Belgium

  The new 160kT KOH plant at Antwerp/Lillo will be operational in 2017, leveraging existing infrastructure for cost efficiency and benefiting from proximity to the Port of Antwerp and local chlorine customers.
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  16 September 2015

  Carbios Begins Biodegradable Plastic Production in France

  The new pilot plant in France produces biodegradable plastic using enzyme-based technology, advancing development and enabling pre-industrial demonstrations for various applications.