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7 June 2021
Mkango and Grupa Azoty to Develop Rare Earths Hub in Poland
A new rare earth separation plant in Poland will enhance Europe's supply chain, create jobs, and support green technologies. Feasibility studies and strategic partnerships are underway.
3 June 2021
Air Liquide and Severstal Sign Long-Term Oxygen Supply Contract
A new Air Separation Unit will be built in Cherepovets, producing 1,000 tons of oxygen daily, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions, operational by end of 2023.
3 June 2021
Neste Advances Innovation and Sustainability at Porvoo Refinery
Neste is developing renewable hydrogen, CO2 utilization, and advanced biofuels at Porvoo refinery, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support EU climate targets.
1 June 2021
Rotterdam Energy Port and Petrochemical Cluster: 8th Edition Facts & Figures
The Port of Rotterdam has expanded with Maasvlakte 2, new LNG and coal facilities, increased wind energy, and enhanced synergies, making it a key hub for the energy and petrochemical sectors.
1 June 2021
WACKER to Produce Building-Protection Agents and Binders at Nünchritz Site
A new liquid resins unit at Nünchritz will enhance production flexibility, supply security, and support market growth, creating 50 jobs and integrating with existing infrastructure.
31 May 2021
Synthos Advances Bio-Butadiene Production in Poland
A feasibility study for a 20,000-ton bio-butadiene plant is underway, focusing on sustainable synthetic rubber from bio-ethanol, leveraging expertise in renewable materials and technology scaling.
25 May 2021
Technip Energies Secures Two Contracts from Neste for Rotterdam Renewables Platform
The contracts include EPCM for modifying a refinery to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and FEED for a potential new renewable products refinery, leveraging proprietary NEXBTL technology.
25 May 2021
Eastman Boosts Naia™ Yarn Production in Barcelona
To meet rising demand for sustainable fibers, production capacity for Naia™ filament yarn will increase by 30% by mid-2021 and over 50% by end of 2022 at the Barcelona site.
24 May 2021
PKN ORLEN Launches Major Petrochemical Project in Poland
The Olefins III Complex will boost energy efficiency, cut CO2 emissions, and increase production capacity by 60%. Completion is set for 2024, with production starting in 2025.
24 May 2021
Cummins and Iberdrola to Build Electrolyzer Plant in Spain
A €50M electrolyzer plant in Castilla-La Mancha will produce green hydrogen, create 350 jobs, and support EU's Green Deal. The project includes a 230-MW hydrogen facility and a refueling station.
21 May 2021
Técnicas Reunidas Wins Circular Economy Project for Transport Decarbonization in Europe
The AMA Project will produce bio-methanol from non-recyclable waste in Amsterdam, aiming to reduce transport emissions across Europe with a €200M investment and a 260-ton daily production capacity.
17 May 2021
Global Bioenergies Scales Up Isobutene Production in France
The company is enhancing its isobutene bio-production process, launching a cosmetics brand, and optimizing production to supply high-value ingredients to the cosmetics sector by 2022.
16 May 2021
DuPont Expands European Manufacturing
Investing $5M in Germany and Switzerland, DuPont boosts capacity for high-performance automotive adhesives, supporting demand for vehicle electrification and advanced mobility solutions.
13 May 2021
ORLEN Unipetrol Tests Chemical Recycling of Plastics in Czech Republic
A pyrolytic unit in Litvínov explores chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to integrate it into standard production, reduce carbon footprint, and comply with EU policies.
13 May 2021
Plastipak Invests in Recycled PET Facility in Spain
The new facility in Toledo will produce 20,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 14 jobs. It supports sustainability goals and complies with the Single Use Plastics Directive.
11 May 2021
VoltH2 and Virya Energy Partner for Green Hydrogen Plant in Terneuzen
A 25MW green hydrogen plant is planned in Terneuzen, producing 3,600 tonnes annually. The site offers strategic transport links and potential synergies with nearby biofuel projects.
6 May 2021
LyondellBasell Begins Polymer Production from Plastic Waste in Germany
The new polymers, made from plastic waste, are marketed under the Circulen brand, certified by ISCC PLUS, and aim to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil-based raw material use.
3 May 2021
Trinseo Acquires Arkema’s PMMA Business
Deal advances shift to higher-margin engineered materials; targets ~$50M annual synergies; adds ~860 staff, seven plants and three R&D sites; enables APAC growth and IT harmonization.
1 May 2021
2020 Tronox Pigment Operations Report
The report details TiO2 production facilities, capacities, and processes across various global locations, highlighting adequate provision for plant and equipment maintenance.
30 April 2021
Hexion Sells Phenolic Resins and Hexamine Businesses; Bakelite Brand Returns to Europe
The $425M sale includes 11 global sites and 900 employees. Bakelite Synthetics focuses on sustainable products, enhancing fire resistance, electric vehicles, and plant production.
29 April 2021
SIR INDUSTRIALE Installs New Pilot Reactor in Castelseprio
The new reactor for Epoxy resin production features a distillation recycling system, separator, cooling system, and Digital Controller, enhancing technology and development capabilities.
28 April 2021
Trinseo and ETB Partner to Develop Bio-Based 1,3-Butadiene in the Netherlands
The collaboration aims to scale up bio-based 1,3-butadiene production from ethanol, focusing on sustainable rubber for green tires, with a pilot plant feasibility study in Europe.
27 April 2021
Repsol, Enerkem, and Agbar to Build Waste-to-Chemicals Plant in Spain
The plant will process 400,000 tons of waste to produce 220,000 tons of methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 200,000 tons. It will be operational by 2025 and has received necessary environmental approvals.
26 April 2021
Ercros to Invest Over €40 Million in Tarragona Under 3D Plan
The 3D Plan includes 20 projects, 14 in Tarragona, focusing on decarbonisation, digitalisation, and diversification, with a total investment of €92M by 2029, aiming to boost sustainability and efficiency.
23 April 2021
Covestro Boosts Film Production with New Lines in Dormagen
New coextrusion lines in Dormagen will create 30 jobs, enhance film quality, and speed up supply. The site includes production, a technical center, and research labs, supporting global expansion efforts.
23 April 2021
NextChem to Design Biopolymer Plant for Total Corbion PLA in France
The plant, operational in 2024, will be Europe's first PLA facility, enhancing sustainable plastics. It supports the circular economy with biobased, recyclable, and compostable Luminy® PLA resins.
22 April 2021
New ISO C4 Plant in Burghausen Begins Production
The new plant uses innovative technology to produce high-purity isobutene, saving 20,000 tons of CO2 annually. It has a 60,000 t/a capacity and received EUR 2.8 mn in subsidies for its energy efficiency.
20 April 2021
INEOS Styrolution, Recycling Technologies, and Trinseo advance Europe's first polystyrene recycling plant
A pilot plant in the UK will precede commercial facilities in France and Belgium, converting 15kT/y of PS waste into recycled styrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
15 April 2021
New Potassium Hydroxide Plant Operational in Pieve Vergonte
The new plant produces 25,000 tons of chlorine and 80,000 tons of potassium hydroxide annually, enhancing the site's capacity and securing jobs. Investments included remediation, new electrolysis, and chlorination plants.
14 April 2021
Ercros to Double Sodium Chlorite Production in Sabiñánigo
The new line will boost capacity to 11,300 t/y by Q3 2022, targeting export markets. This aligns with the 3D Plan's focus on diversification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation.
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