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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.
3 June 2020
Arkema and Nutrien agree US supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride for Calvert City
US$150m investment to build a 40 kt/year AHF plant in Aurora (NC); startup H1 2022; half output to fluoropolymers, rest to low‑GWP fluorogases; uses phosphate‑derived fluoride.
2 June 2020
Environmental Permit for Evonik Peroxide Netherlands
Permit granted for storage and transshipment of transport containers at location 4, Oosterhorn industrial area, Farmsum. Facility produces 65,000 tons of H2O2 and 7,700 m3 of hydrogen per hour.
26 May 2020
Danish Companies Collaborate on Sustainable Fuel Project
The project aims to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel facility by 2023, scaling up by 2030 to produce 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes.
26 May 2020
Clariant Expands Mild Surfactant Capacity in USA and Spain
Expanding production of isethionates derivatives to meet demand for mild surfactants in personal care, with upgrades to facilities in the USA and Spain, enhancing energy efficiency and product options.
22 May 2020
SWEETWOODS Project Advances in Imavere, Estonia
A review confirmed the project is on track. The first 18-month report was accepted. Construction is complete, and key equipment installation is nearly done, with commissioning pending COVID-19 restrictions.
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15 May 2020
Solvay's Composite Materials Efficiency Plan
The plan includes closing plants in Manchester and Tulsa, cutting 570 jobs, and saving €60M annually by end of 2020, to counteract COVID-19's impact on demand in the civil aircraft sector.
14 May 2020
MosaHYc Hydrogen Pipeline Project Launched
MosaHYc will convert 70 km of pipelines for hydrogen transport, supporting green initiatives in Germany, France, and Luxembourg, and fostering a cross-border hydrogen market in Europe.
12 May 2020
Freudenberg Acquires Low & Bonar
Freudenberg's acquisition of Low & Bonar enhances its performance materials business, expands production facilities, and strengthens technological capabilities in various sectors.
12 May 2020
PKN ORLEN to Build IPA Unit in Poland
The new IPA unit will use acetone by-product from phenol production, enhancing Poland's petrochemical capabilities and economic security, with potential to add PLN 1.5bn to annual operating profit.
7 May 2020
Neste Acquires Count Terminal Rotterdam to Boost Renewable Raw Material Supply
The acquisition enhances Neste's renewable raw material logistics and competitiveness, building on a long-term collaboration and expanding operations in the Rotterdam harbor area.
7 May 2020
Sustainable Methanol Production Milestone in Antwerp Port
A consortium will build a demonstration plant in Antwerp to produce 8000 tonnes of sustainable methanol annually, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing the port's transition to alternative energy sources.
22 April 2020
Recycling Technologies to Open First European Site at Brightlands Chemelot Campus
A new plastic chemical recycling machine, the RT7000, will be installed in the Netherlands, marking the company's first site outside the UK. The next steps include securing permits and planning.
21 April 2020
thyssenkrupp to Build Second PET Plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey
The new plant in Gaziantep will double production capacity to 432,000 tons/year, using the MTR® process for energy efficiency and recycling. Completion is planned for 2022.
21 April 2020
INEOS and PLASTIC ENERGY to Build Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant
The new plant will convert waste plastic into raw material for new plastic, using advanced recycling technology. Trials show success in producing virgin polymer for various applications.
15 April 2020
Carbios and TechnipFMC to Build PET Depolymerization Demo Plant
TechnipFMC's Lyon center will assist in building a plant to demonstrate Carbios' Enzymatic Recycling Process, converting waste PET plastics into monomers. Construction starts this year, operations in 2021.
14 April 2020
Seqens to Build New Isopropanol Plant in France
The new plant will boost IPA production by 70%, adding 50,000 metric tons annually. It will support growing demand and enable increased production of specialty products like IPAC and DIPE.
14 April 2020
Evonik Doubles TROGAMID® CX Capacity
The new production line for transparent polyamide TROGAMID® CX is operational, meeting growing demand. The material offers chemical resistance, UV stability, and design flexibility for various applications.
8 April 2020
SIR INDUSTRIALE Installs New Pilot Reactor in Macherio
The new pilot plant features advanced equipment like a tin tank, distillation column, separator, and grinding mill, aimed at developing new and custom technologies and products.
8 April 2020
INEOS to build fourth hand sanitiser plant
New plant in Etain, France, to open in ten days. Production of 1M hand sanitiser bottles/month started in Lavera. Focus on medical and personal use. Key raw materials supplied.
7 April 2020
AGC Expands Spanish Pharmaceutical Production
The expansion will boost production capacity by 1.3 times and add a new R&D facility. This aligns with AGC's strategy to grow its life-sciences business and meet rising demand in the pharmaceutical CDMO market.
2 April 2020
Honeywell UOP to supply Polybed PSA hydrogen units for Shenghong Petrochemical’s China complex
Five skid-mounted Polybed PSA units will supply >99.9% pure hydrogen for a new Lianyuangang, Jiangsu refinery complex; modular PSA recovers hydrogen from reformers and off-gases.
31 March 2020
Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects
Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
31 March 2020
INEOS to Build Third Hand Sanitizer Factory in France Within 10 Days
The new factory will produce 1 million bottles per month, supplying hospitals for free. The sanitizer meets WHO standards and will be available in standard and pocket sizes across Europe.
26 March 2020
Air Products Begins Construction on Key Energy Project in The Netherlands
Three new nitrogen plants are being built in Zuidbroek to replace Groningen gas. The project, approved by the Economic Affairs Minister, aims to end gas extraction by mid-2022.
25 March 2020
Consortium Launches Project to Convert Emissions into Carbon Neutral Fuel
The project will produce eMethanol from captured CO2 and green hydrogen, aiming to reduce emissions in marine and road transport. Facilities will be operational by 2023, with plans for expansion by 2030.
24 March 2020
INEOS to build hand sanitiser plant in 10 days
The new plant will produce 1 million bottles per month, focusing on hospitals and essential services. Supplies to NHS hospitals will be free during the crisis.
10 March 2020
Borealis Begins Renewable Polypropylene Production in Belgium
Borealis uses Neste's renewable feedstock to produce certified renewable polypropylene in Belgium, advancing circular economy goals and collaborating with partners like Henkel for sustainable packaging.
9 March 2020
Unipetrol to Build Pyrolytic Unit for Plastic Waste in Czech Republic
The new unit will explore chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to implement it in production. The project is supported by various Czech institutions and EU funding, targeting a circular economy.
4 March 2020
Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Start New Facilities in Germany
The new facilities will produce raw materials for biodegradable chelates, driven by increased demand post-phosphate ban. Completion is expected in 2021-2022, enhancing global supply chain performance.
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