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21 September 2020
Messer Expands in Western Europe with New Gases Plant in Spain
The new plant in Vila-seca will produce 2,400 tons of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon daily, certified for medical gases, and employ over 20 people. Completion is set for December 2021.
15 September 2020
Celtic Renewables Biorefinery Advances Scotland’s Green Recovery
Scotland's first biorefinery progresses with new fermentation vessels, aiming to process whisky residues into low-carbon biochemicals, supporting the green economy and local investment.
10 September 2020
Loop and Suez to Build Europe's First Infinite Loop™ Recycling Facility
The facility will use advanced recycling to produce 100% recycled, infinitely recyclable PET plastic, reducing CO2 emissions by 180,000 tons annually and meeting rising demand for sustainable packaging.
8 September 2020
LyondellBasell Launches Pilot Molecular Recycling Facility in Italy
The new facility uses MoReTec technology to recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals. It processes 5-10 kg of waste per hour.
28 August 2020
Volt H2 and North Sea Port Sign Agreement
A 25 MW green hydrogen plant is planned in Vlissingen, expandable to 100 MW. The site will include storage, refueling, and distribution, with potential for a hydrogen pipeline and truck transport point.
28 August 2020
Boliden Harjavalta Nickel Expansion
EUR 40m investment to boost nickel feed capacity from 310 to 370 ktonnes/year, enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and reducing CO2 intensity by 15-20%, aligned with maintenance needs.
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27 August 2020
Repsol Expands Polymer Production in Tarragona
In 2021, a Tarragona plant will produce high-impact polymers for automotive and other sectors, enhancing safety and reducing emissions. The project aligns with net zero emissions goals by 2050.
26 August 2020
Haldor Topsoe Joins Danish Sustainable Fuel Initiative
Topsoe will provide carbon reduction tech for a Danish project aiming to produce renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel by 2030, with stages starting from 2023 and scaling up to 1.3 GW capacity.
24 August 2020
Eurofins Expands Chemistry Capacity for Drug Discovery Market
A new 63,000 sq ft facility in Murcia, Spain, will double current capacity for chemical synthesis and purification, supporting growth and providing new services. Completion is expected by early 2021.
18 August 2020
CDTaee® Bio-ethers Unit Launched at Hellenic Petroleum, Greece
The revamped CDTaee unit produces bio-ethers, resolves blending constraints, and creates high-octane TAEE for gasoline, aiding in meeting biofuel requirements and environmental standards.
7 August 2020
Nouryon to Boost MCA Production in Delfzijl
The expansion will increase MCA capacity by over 20% to meet market growth and internal demand, leveraging advanced technologies for efficiency and sustainability.
29 July 2020
Prax Group to Acquire Lindsey Oil Refinery from Total
The acquisition includes logistic assets and aims to integrate the refinery into Prax's UK network, supporting local economy and employees. Completion expected by end of 2020.
28 July 2020
Celanese to Open Compounding Center in Forli, Italy
The new center will consolidate operations from Germany and Italy to optimize manufacturing and enhance Celanese's competitive position. Transition to complete in 12-24 months, ensuring smooth employee transition.
28 July 2020
WACKER Expands Amsterdam Biotech Facility
Investing in new fermentation lines and cleanroom upgrades, the Amsterdam site will enhance production of biologics, LMPs, and vaccines, supporting growth in the pharmaceutical market.
27 July 2020
Clariant and Eta Bio Sign License Agreement for Cellulosic Ethanol Technology in Bulgaria
Eta Bio will build a plant in Bulgaria to produce cellulosic ethanol from wheat straw using sunliquid® technology, enhancing sustainability and creating new revenue streams in the agricultural sector.
24 July 2020
Iberdrola and Fertiberia to Build Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
The plant in Puertollano will produce green hydrogen from renewable sources, reduce CO2 emissions by 39,000 t/year, create 700 jobs, and support Fertiberia's green ammonia and fertilizer production.
23 July 2020
Air Liquide Invests in Renewable-Ready Oxygen Plant in Rotterdam
Investing €125M, the new plant will produce 2,200 tons of oxygen daily, store 40 MWh of energy, and reduce electricity use by 10%, supporting renewable energy and lowering environmental impact.
15 July 2020
Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility
The new facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now operational, producing silicones and SMPs for various applications, enhancing supply reliability and product innovation despite Covid-19 challenges.
13 July 2020
Mondi Syktyvkar Opens New Crude Tall Oil Plant
The new plant processes sulphate soap by-products into 40,000 tonnes of crude tall oil annually, automating production and enhancing capacity. Staff received specialist training for maintenance.
7 July 2020
Air Products, ACWA Power, and NEOM Sign $5 Billion Agreement for Green Hydrogen Facility
The $5 billion facility in NEOM will produce green ammonia for global export, using renewable energy. It aims to supply carbon-free hydrogen and is set to be operational by 2025.
1 July 2020
Grupa Azoty Launches Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy
The new plant produces 2,600 tons of granulated ammonium nitrate daily, meeting agricultural demand. The investment of PLN 430 million includes production, logistics, and storage facilities.
29 June 2020
Carbios Starts Building Industrial Plant for PET Recycling Technology
The plant in Lyon will generate data to optimize the enzymatic recycling process, validate performance, and produce monomers for regulatory approval, aiming for commercial operations by Q2 2021.
29 June 2020
INEOS to buy BP's aromatics and acetyls business
The $5 billion deal includes 15 sites and 10 joint ventures, enhancing INEOS's assets and team, and expanding its footprint in the polyester and acetyls markets.
26 June 2020
Teijin Expands Carbon Fiber Capacity in Germany
Production capacity for Tenax™-E HT C604 6mm increased by 40% to meet rising demand in European electronics and medical device sectors, enhancing flexibility and supply within Europe.
24 June 2020
Lafarge, OMV, VERBUND, Borealis to Capture and Utilize CO2 on Industrial Scale
The project aims to capture CO2 from cement production, convert it into synthetic fuels and plastics, and achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through cross-sector collaboration and green hydrogen.
23 June 2020
INA Seeks Strategic Investment Status for Biorefinery Project
Despite challenges, the company advances its Sisak site transformation, focusing on bioethanol from biomass. Key steps include tech agreements, miscanthus trials, and EU funding applications.
15 June 2020
BASF Advances Battery Materials Plants in Europe
Construction of battery materials plants in Finland and Germany is on track for a 2022 start-up, aiming to supply materials for 400,000 electric vehicles annually while reducing CO2 footprint by 30%.
11 June 2020
Isobionics® Opens New Distillation Plant at Brightlands Chemelot Campus
The new plant will enable in-house distillation and development of new flavors and fragrances, supported by a subsidy from the Province of Limburg. Production is set to start by the end of November.
11 June 2020
Mitsui Chemicals Opens First European PP Compounding Site
The new site in the Netherlands integrates research, production, and sales, enhancing lightweighting solutions for automakers. Despite COVID-19, demand for PP compounds in auto parts is expected to grow.
9 June 2020
Milestone Reached in Borealis' PDH Plant Construction in Belgium
A 105m, 1,600-ton propylene splitter was delivered to Kallo, Belgium. The new PDH plant will produce 750 kilotons annually, starting by end of 2022, enhancing olefins and polyolefins production.
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