All news (page 174)

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  4 September 2013

  Arkema to Build 1234yf Refrigerant Production Plant

  The new plant will produce 1234yf refrigerant to meet EU regulations and automotive industry needs, ensuring availability and supporting the phase-out of R134a by 2017.
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  26 August 2013

  Evonik Innovation Center Earns Top Sustainability Certification

  The new innovation center in Essen, certified Gold by DGNB, spans 5,000 sqm and houses labs, offices, and workshops. It focuses on sustainable R&D, especially for cosmetics, with 90 employees.
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  30 July 2013

  Evonik's Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Polyamide 12

  A pilot plant in Slovakia produces bio-based ω-amino lauric acid from palm kernel oil, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based laurin lactam for high-performance plastics.
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  26 July 2013

  Air Liquide Invests €50 Million in Antwerp Basin

  A new carbon monoxide unit will double production capacity by early 2015, enhancing energy efficiency and safety. This supports European manufacturers' development and competitiveness.
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  15 July 2013

  Sasol O&S Launches New TEAL Production Plant

  The new TEAL plant in Brunsbüttel, Germany, has a 6,000-tonne capacity, ensuring high-quality production and supply security. It supports applications like the Novolen process for polypropylene.
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  8 July 2013

  UK's Largest Bio-Refinery Opens in Hull

  The Hull bioethanol plant will produce 420M liters of bioethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, supporting local agriculture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 50%.

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  4 July 2013

  BASF Enhances Phenolic Resin Production in Ludwigshafen

  The facility's capacity will increase by 50% with a new production line by 2014, improving supply reliability. Koresin is crucial for premium tire manufacturing and other industrial applications.
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  2 July 2013

  Innovative Syngas Production from CO2 and Hydrogen

  A new two-stage process uses high-temperature technology to convert natural gas into hydrogen and syngas, reducing CO2 emissions by 50%. The project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
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  1 July 2013

  LANXESS Completes ACE Technology Conversion at Geleen EPDM Site

  The largest EPDM line at Geleen has been upgraded to ACE technology, enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and product quality. The process reduces energy use and eliminates catalyst waste.
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  28 June 2013

  E.ON and Evonik Secure Energy for Marl Chemical Park

  A new combined-cycle gas turbine plant will replace an aging unit at Marl Chemical Park, reducing carbon emissions by 280,000 tons annually and ensuring reliable, cost-effective energy supply.
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  25 June 2013

  Lanxess Converts 20 Tons of Bio-based BDO into PBT at Commercial Scale

  The bio-based PBT produced met all quality standards of petro-based PBT. The process uses renewable sugars and fits into the strategy of 'Green Mobility' for applications in automotive and electronics.
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  25 June 2013

  Borealis Invests EUR 65 Million in Porvoo PE Plant Upgrade

  The EUR 65 million upgrade will enhance the Borstar PE2 plant to 3G technology, improving product properties and expanding capabilities, reinforcing Porvoo's role in innovation and market service.
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  21 June 2013

  Solvay Enhances Adipic Acid Production in France

  The investment aims to cut energy use by 8MW and CO2 emissions by 11,000 tons annually, enhancing process efficiency and supporting a €100M REBITDA improvement by 2014.
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  20 June 2013

  Evonik Launches New PVC Plasticizer Plant

  The new plant produces phthalate-free plasticizers with a 40,000-ton capacity. Future plans include bio-based plasticizers. The portfolio expansion enhances customer options and support.
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  18 June 2013

  Arkema Expands Global Bis-Peroxide Capacity

  A 15% capacity increase at Spinetta and Franklin plants supports strong demand in synthetic rubber crosslinking, especially in Asia. Aims for 30% global growth by end of 2014.
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  17 June 2013

  SYNTHOS S.A. begins new SSBR rubber production line in Poland

  The €135M project, partly EU-funded, will produce 90,000 tons of advanced SSBR rubber annually, enhancing tire performance and creating 162 jobs. It strengthens competitive advantage and export volume.
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  6 June 2013

  Solvay to Strengthen Global Soda Ash Leadership

  Plans to cut €100M/year in European costs by 2016, expand North American trona mining, and close a Portuguese unit. Aims to boost efficiency and address overcapacity, impacting 450 jobs by 2016.
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  3 June 2013

  Ferro Expands Dibenzoates Production Capacity

  The new Antwerp facility will produce 28,000 metric tons of non-phthalate plasticizers annually, enhancing market position and integrating benzoic acid production for improved product offerings.
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  3 June 2013

  Clariant Advances Second-Generation Bioethanol Production

  The sunliquid® process now efficiently converts corn stover and sugarcane bagasse into bioethanol, reducing greenhouse gases by 95% and avoiding competition with food production.
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  30 May 2013

  Myriant and ThyssenKrupp Uhde Scale Bio-Succinic Acid Production

  The alliance has successfully scaled bio-succinic acid production in Leuna, meeting commercial yield and quality targets, and securing process guarantees for future plants.
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  22 May 2013

  Total Approves €1 Billion Modernization of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemical Platform

  The project includes a new refinery complex and plant, shutting down outdated facilities, and maintaining the workforce. The upgrades aim to enhance competitiveness and meet environmental standards.
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  7 May 2013

  Solvay and INEOS to Form Leading PVC Producer

  The joint venture will combine European chlorvinyls activities, creating a top-three global PVC producer with EUR 4.3 billion in sales, 5,650 employees, and significant operational synergies.
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  6 May 2013

  Novo Nordisk Invests DKK 380 Million in Kalundborg Plant

  The investment will create 50 jobs and convert existing facilities for semaglutide production, a new type 2 diabetes treatment. The plant will be operational by Q1 2014.
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  18 April 2013

  LANXESS Opens New EPDM Headquarters in Netherlands

  The new headquarters in Sittard-Geleen will manage global EPDM rubber operations, integrating management, R&D, and production. The site emphasizes sustainability and innovation.
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  8 April 2013

  Musim Mas to Build Ethoxylation Facility at Dow Benelux Site in Terneuzen

  The new facility will produce surfactants for personal care and detergents, creating jobs and boosting local economy. Dow Benelux will supply raw materials and services.
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  2 April 2013

  LANXESS Expands Ion Exchange Resin Production in Leverkusen

  Investing EUR 10M, the company adds a new production line and food-grade packaging facility, boosting capacity by 30%. The Ion Exchange Resins unit is now Liquid Purification Technologies.
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  28 March 2013

  UC RUSAL to Convert Aughinish Refinery to Gas

  The Aughinish refinery in Ireland will replace oil-fired boilers with gas-powered steam generators by 2014, enhancing economic and environmental performance amid a broader modernization effort.
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  28 March 2013

  CropScience and Syngenta Propose Plan to Address EU Bee Health Stalemate

  The plan includes enhancing pollinator habitats, comprehensive bee health monitoring, strict exposure mitigation measures, reducing dust emissions, and investing in research on bee health factors.
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  21 March 2013

  Huntsman Invests $135M in US and European MDI Plants

  $135M investment to boost MDI capacity in Geismar, USA by 50ktes and upgrade Rotterdam, Netherlands site. New facilities to enhance production and flexibility, leveraging US shale gas benefits.
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  15 March 2013

  Clariant Expands in Poland

  New facility in Konstantynów Łódźki will double production capacity for color concentrates, add jobs, and include a production site, lab, warehouse, and offices. Investment: CHF 11.3 million.