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29 June 2019
Grupa LOTOS EFRA Project's Key Unit Reaches Ready For Start-Up Phase
The Delayed Coking Unit at the Gdansk refinery is ready for commissioning, promising higher efficiency, cleaner production, and increased refining margins. Employee training and job creation are ongoing.
27 June 2019
Tata Chemicals to Build UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant
The new plant will capture and purify CO2 from power generation emissions to produce sodium bicarbonate, reducing emissions by 11% and supporting the UK's net zero carbon target by 2050.
26 June 2019
Trinseo Opens New Compounding Factory in Terneuzen
The new facility boosts R&D, sustainability, and employment, replacing the old plant. Its proximity to a storage partner optimizes the supply chain, reducing freight movements significantly.
24 June 2019
Valtris Specialty Chemicals Boosts Benzyl Derivatives Production in Belgium and Netherlands
The expansions, set to complete by Q1 2020, aim to meet rising demand for chlorotoluene derivatives, enhancing the company's position as a global supplier in various applications.
18 June 2019
RWE and innogy Explore Green Hydrogen Production in Netherlands
A feasibility study for a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Groningen is underway, leveraging wind energy and aiming to support CO2 reduction in transport, heat supply, and industry.
18 June 2019
LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics
The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
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18 June 2019
INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit
The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
12 June 2019
Northvolt Raises $1 Billion for Europe's First Lithium-Ion Gigafactories
Northvolt plans a second gigafactory in Germany with Volkswagen. The European Investment Bank approved a $400M loan. Production at Northvolt Ett starts in 2021, with expansion to 32 GWh.
12 June 2019
Orion Expands Gas Black Production in Cologne
The expansion addresses growing demand for waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, enhancing production of high-quality Carbon Blacks for specialty and technical rubber applications.
7 June 2019
MOL Group Invests in Propylene Production
MOL signed a contract for engineering and technology to build a unit producing 100,000 MTA of polymer-grade propylene in Hungary, enhancing competitiveness and backward integration.
7 June 2019
DSM Expands Specialty Polymers Production
A new production line in Emmen boosts Arnitel capacity by 20%, enhancing supply flexibility. Arnitel's demand grows in automotive for its elasticity, temperature resistance, and eco-friendly properties.
6 June 2019
Maire Tecnimont awarded ~USD 200M EPC for Luanda Refinery upgrade
Two process units with utilities and tie‑ins to be installed; gasoline output at the country’s sole refinery will rise to 1,100 tons/day, supporting fuel independence.
5 June 2019
Nouryon Expands Microspheres Production in Sweden
€20M project boosts Expancel microspheres capacity in Sweden, meeting rising demand in automotive, construction, and other markets. New US plant planned, pending board approval.
28 May 2019
Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A. Launches New Plant and Specialty Plasticizers
Adoflex® and Oxovilen® are new non-phthalate plasticizers produced at a 10,000 tonnes/year plant. They enhance the OXO Segment's product range, meeting REACH and CLP safety standards.
28 May 2019
New Hydrocracker Unit Launches in Rotterdam
Government leaders celebrated the start-up of a billion-euro installation, enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and job creation, reinforcing Rotterdam's strategic position in the energy transition.
27 May 2019
First European Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Delfzijl
The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually from 2022, reducing CO2 emissions by 270,000 tonnes. It uses regional waste and residue streams as feedstock.
22 May 2019
Eastman Expands Resin and Polymer Production in The Netherlands
Investments in hydrocarbon resins and polyolefin polymers will boost production capacity by 10-15%, supporting growth in adhesives, hygiene, and other applications by mid-2020.
22 May 2019
ANWIL Begins Construction of Fertilizer Facilities in Poland
The project, worth PLN 1.3 billion, will boost production capacity by 50% by mid-2022, reducing fertilizer imports and creating 100 new jobs.
17 May 2019
OCI Melamine Plant Turnaround and CO2 Reduction
The plant undergoes a three-week maintenance involving 1,000 tasks and 500 workers. Key upgrades include an energy-efficient stripper to cut energy use and CO2 emissions, prioritizing safety throughout.
16 May 2019
Thyssenkrupp to Build Fertilizer Plant in Poland
The new plant in Wloclawek will produce nitric acid and ammonium nitrate, using EnviNOx to cut greenhouse gases. The project aims to boost fertilizer capacity by 50% by 2022.
15 May 2019
EIB Supports Northvolt’s Swedish Battery Gigafactory
The EIB has agreed in principle to finance a gigafactory in Sweden, aiming to produce 32 GWh of battery capacity annually using 100% renewable energy, supporting Europe's green energy transition.
14 May 2019
Oxea Expands Isononanoic Acid Production in Germany
Oxea completed a debottlenecking project to boost isononanoic acid output, supporting synthetic lubricants market growth. Further capacity increases and a new plant are planned.
13 May 2019
ExxonMobil Expands Newport Plant
The Newport plant expansion doubles manufacturing capacity, adds 35 jobs, and boosts global Santoprene™ elastomer production by 25%, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
13 May 2019
ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant
The Newport expansion boosts Santoprene™ elastomer capacity by 25%, creating 35 full-time jobs and supporting 130 construction jobs. Santoprene™ enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability.
11 May 2019
Grupa Azoty and Hyundai Engineering Sign EPC Contract for Polimery Police Project
The contract covers developing a new petrochemical complex, ensuring compliance with license agreements, obtaining necessary approvals, and conducting personnel training, with a budget of about EUR 1.5 billion.
9 May 2019
Evonik Restructures Polyamide Operations
New PA 12 facility and expanded transparent polyamide production at Marl. Exiting PPA business in Witten, transferring employees to Marl. €400M investment boosts PA 12 capacity by 50%.
9 May 2019
Perstorp to Build Sodium Formate Deicer Plant in Sweden
The new plant will increase Pergrip™ Run NF deicer capacity, streamline operations, and enhance environmental performance, ensuring reliable runway operations in harsh conditions.
8 May 2019
OMV and Borealis Expand Partnership for Chemical Recycling at Schwechat
The partnership advances chemical recycling of post-consumer plastics, integrating the ReOil pilot plant into the refinery for a circular economy, contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
7 May 2019
LANXESS Completes Macrolex Dyes Plant Expansion
The plant's capacity increased by 25% with a EUR 5 million investment, creating six jobs. The expansion addresses rising global demand for high-quality dyes in plastics, especially packaging.
6 May 2019
BOP Expands PP Capacity in Plock, Poland
PP capacity increased by 20% to 480,000 tons annually. Total polyolefin capacity now 900,000 tons. Investment includes logistics improvements, meeting rising demand and enhancing supply reliability.
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