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12 September 2018
Dow Invests in Barry, Wales
Dow is enhancing its silicones operations with low capital, high return projects to boost capacity and efficiency, meeting global demand and driving innovation in high-growth markets.
12 September 2018
Versalis Launches New EPDM Plant in Ferrara
The new plant boosts production by 50,000 tonnes/year, adds 45 jobs, and revamps existing facilities. The project, costing over €250M, involved local suppliers and close cooperation with local institutions.
12 September 2018
thyssenkrupp secures MOL contract for Hungarian chemical complex
The new complex in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons of polyether polyol annually by 2021, enhancing efficiency and automation. The project supports MOL's 2030 growth strategy in petrochemicals.
12 September 2018
Clariant Begins $120M Straw-to-Ethanol Plant in Romania
The plant will convert 250,000 tons of local straw into 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually, creating 300 jobs and using renewable energy to be carbon-neutral.
12 September 2018
WACKER Begins Cystine Production in Spain
WACKER has modernized its León site, investing €30M to produce fermentation-generated cystine, meeting rising global demand in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The site employs over 40 people.
11 September 2018
INEOS to Invest £60 Million in Grangemouth Expansion
The investment will add a tenth furnace to the KG ethylene plant, boosting efficiency and capacity. Construction starts in 2019, with commissioning by late 2020, pending planning approval.
9 September 2018
LANXESS Expands Additive Production
A new production line for DMTD derivatives at Mannheim doubles capacity, meeting rising demand for high-quality lubricant additives and supporting market growth.
4 September 2018
LyondellBasell and Covestro Launch Investment Project in Rotterdam
The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam will convert water-based waste into energy, reducing CO₂ emissions by 140,000 tons annually and enhancing production efficiency and sustainability.
1 September 2018
BASF Expands Hexanediol Capacity at Ludwigshafen
The expansion boosts global HDO capacity to over 70,000 metric tons annually, supporting demand in automotive, furniture, and packaging industries, and enhancing supply reliability for Europe and Asia.
30 August 2018
PCC Expands MCAA Production Plant
The new plant in Poland will boost MCAA capacity to 100,000 metric tons annually, meeting high demand. The facility integrates with existing chlorine production, ensuring efficient supply and distribution.
22 August 2018
AGC Biologics Expands Copenhagen Facility
The facility will add a 6Pack™ suite with six 2000L bioreactors, enhancing flexible cGMP production. New capabilities include harvesting, purification, and media production, operational by November 2018.
21 August 2018
New Tablet Production Facility in Ingelheim for Global Drug Launches
The new facility will develop and produce innovative tablet drugs for global markets, focusing on complex production technologies and maintaining the value chain in Germany.
15 August 2018
€24 Million Biorefinery Investment at ZILS
The new biorefinery at ZILS will produce S-50 biofuel, creating 23 direct and 15-20 indirect jobs. Over 70% of its 30,000 metric tons annual output will be exported to several European markets.
13 August 2018
Metsä Group's Bioproduct Mill Hits 1 Million Tonnes of Pulp
The mill, operational since August 2017, produces 1.3 million tonnes of pulp annually, plus bioproducts like tall oil, turpentine, and bioenergy. It also explores new bioproducts and industrial ecosystem expansion.
1 August 2018
AIQBE Companies' 2017 Economic Impact: €1.9 Billion
In 2017, AIQBE companies employed 9,558 people, invested €253.4M, and improved environmental metrics. They also promoted education and research through strong ties with local universities.
31 July 2018
Pöyry to Provide EPCM Services for Gasum's Biogas Plant Expansion in Turku
The project will expand and modernize the Topinoja biogas plant, adding biogas upgrading and liquefaction. Completion is expected in 2019, enhancing biogas production and circular economy solutions.
23 July 2018
BASF Expands Ethylene Oxide Capacity at Antwerp Site
The project includes expanding ethylene oxide and downstream derivatives like surfactants. BASF aims to support growth in various industries. Final investment decision expected in 2019.
11 July 2018
Cepsa to Upgrade Detergent Plant with Honeywell UOP Technology
The plant will switch from hydrofluoric acid to solid bed Detal-Plus™ technology, boosting capacity by 50,000 metric tons annually. The new process is more efficient and simpler to operate.
10 July 2018
Solvay Modernizes Bernburg Cogeneration Unit
€48M investment enhances site competitiveness and sustainability, maintaining production capacity and reducing CO2 intensity, aligning with customer needs for reliable, high-quality supply.
5 July 2018
Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso
The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
4 July 2018
AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity in Frankfurt
Design work has begun for a second expansion to increase chloromethanes capacity by 50% over five years, enhancing supply reliability and energy efficiency for pharmaceutical and other industries.
3 July 2018
ARLANXEO Invests in Synthetic Rubber Expansion
Investing mid double-digit million euros, ARLANXEO will modernize production sites in Brazil and France to enhance high-performance rubber grades, supporting growth in automotive, construction, and tire sectors.
3 July 2018
INEOS Invests €2.7 Billion in New European Chemical Complex
A €2.7 billion project will build an ethane cracker and PDH unit in Northern Europe, leveraging US shale gas. Completion is expected in four years, enhancing self-sufficiency and supporting derivatives.
2 July 2018
AkzoNobel to Upgrade Rotterdam Chlor-Alkali Plant
The Rotterdam plant will add a second production line for chlorine and caustic soda, implement 'e-flex' technology, and enhance capacity and sustainability, with completion expected by 2021.
1 July 2018
Hazer advances pilot plant with MinRes funding
RTR trial hit ~1.5 kg/day unpurified graphite with co-produced hydrogen; partner funds pilot and secures IP access; path set to 100 tpa then 1,000 tpa+ commercial stages.
20 June 2018
INEOS Styrolution to Expand ABS Production at Wingles Site
The Wingles site will convert a polystyrene line to produce 50,000 tonnes of ABS annually by Q1 2020, addressing increased demand in Europe across key industries.
19 June 2018
Court finds no fracking ban in Scotland after INEOS Shale judicial review
Judge ruled there is no legal fracking ban; environmental and business/regulatory assessments remain; planning applications expected to be assessed on their merits.
19 June 2018
Covestro to Build Energy-Efficient Chlorine Plant in Tarragona
The new plant in Tarragona will use oxygen-depolarized cathode technology, reducing energy consumption by 25%. This innovation, developed over two decades, will cut CO2 emissions by 22,000 tons annually.
18 June 2018
Union Chlorine awards EPC to FATA for 70 t/d Abu Dhabi chlor‑alkali plant
Greenfield ICAD‑3 plant will make 70 MT/day caustic soda plus HCl and sodium hypochlorite using bipolar membrane electrolysers; commissioning Aug 2015, commercial Oct 2015.
18 June 2018
Eastern Denmark's Largest Biogas Plant Commissioned
The new plant converts industrial residues into bio-natural gas and fertilizer, supporting circular economy and significant carbon savings. It will produce 8 million cubic meters of gas annually.
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