All news (page 205)

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  27 July 2015

  Solvay to Build High Purity H2O2 Plant in Italy

  A new plant in Italy will meet rising demand for high purity H2O2 in the electronics industry, reflecting growth in Solvay's electronic wet chemicals business and potential for future expansions.
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  20 July 2015

  Bayer CropScience Invests €100M in New Herbicide Plant

  A new glufosinate-ammonium plant's foundation stone was laid at Höchst Industrial Park, with a time capsule ceremony. The plant will double production capacity and create 20 new jobs by spring 2017.
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  1 July 2015

  Solvay Begins HDS Production for Energy-Efficient Tires in Poland

  The new plant in Wloclawek, Poland, will produce 85,000 tons of HDS annually, creating over 100 jobs and enhancing tire performance and fuel efficiency.
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  1 July 2015

  Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity

  New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.
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  23 June 2015

  BASF Launches Pilot Plant for PU-Aerogel Insulating Panels

  The new pilot plant produces SLENTITE® PU-aerogel panels, offering high-performance insulation with minimal space requirements, excellent moisture regulation, and design flexibility.
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  20 June 2015

  GFBiochemicals Begins Levulinic Acid Production

  The new 10,000 MT/a plant in Caserta, Italy, is now the world's largest for levulinic acid, offering lower prices and new market opportunities. The milestone was achieved on schedule.

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  16 June 2015

  AkzoNobel and Evonik Form Chlorine/Potassium Hydroxide JV

  The JV will build a membrane electrolysis plant in Germany by end-2017, producing 130,000 tons of potassium hydroxide and 82,000 tons of chlorine annually, enhancing sustainability and market positions.
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  12 June 2015

  OCI N.V. to Acquire BioMCN

  The acquisition includes a methanol plant in the Netherlands, enhancing OCI's European market presence. BioMCN's glycerin activities will continue separately.
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  11 June 2015

  DSM Invests in Emmen: Jobs and Environmental Gains

  A new capture system reduces emissions and reuses water, cutting energy and water consumption significantly. The investment supports sustainable employment and benefits the local environment.
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  11 June 2015

  Solvay Starts Alkoxylation Production in Europe and Asia

  New alkoxylation plants in the Netherlands and Singapore are operational, enhancing supply for specialty surfactants in agrochemicals, coatings, home care, industrial, and oil and gas markets.
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  9 June 2015

  WACKER Opens Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen

  The new plant produces 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, ensuring long-term supply for polymer powders. The €8 million investment strengthens market and cost positions.
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  4 June 2015

  New Partners Join Waste-to-Chemicals Consortium

  The consortium aims to convert waste into chemicals using proven technology, with plans to establish Europe's first plant. The study results will be published later this year.
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  2 June 2015

  Kemira Opens Major Water Treatment Chemicals Plant in Spain

  The new Tarragona plant produces aluminum and iron-based coagulants and AKD sizing agents. It integrates recycled materials and enhances supply reliability and logistics for the EMEA water treatment market.
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  29 May 2015

  Bayer's New CO2-Based Plastics Line in Dormagen

  A new production line in Germany will use CO2 to produce polyols for polyurethane foam. The plant aims for 5,000 metric tons annually, reducing reliance on petroleum and advancing sustainable materials.
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  18 May 2015

  AstraZeneca to Invest $285M in New Biologics Facility in Sweden

  The new facility in Södertälje will focus on protein therapeutics, create 150-250 jobs, and support clinical trials and commercial production by 2019, enhancing the local life sciences sector.
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  11 May 2015

  Nippon Shokubai to Expand SAP and Build New AA Plant in Antwerp

  The investment includes a 100,000 T/Y SAP plant expansion and a new 100,000 T/Y AA plant, enhancing supply stability and increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 T/Y. Completion by May 2018.
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  4 May 2015

  Repsol to Build Metallocene Polyethylene Plant

  Construction starts in June at Tarragona. The plant uses Chevron Phillips Chemical’s technology. A planned shutdown will be split to maintain production. Safety is prioritized.
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  20 April 2015

  CB&I Secures Contract for Afipsky Oil Refinery Project in Russia

  The contract includes engineering and procurement for new process units, including a hydrocracker, hydrogen, and sulfur units. This follows the successful delivery of front-end engineering and design.
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  17 April 2015

  Air Liquide Launches Hydrogen Unit in Germany

  The new unit at Chempark Dormagen produces 22,000 tonnes of hydrogen and 120,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide annually, supplying Bayer's TDI plant and other customers via a 600 km pipeline.
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  16 April 2015

  Total's Refining Strategy: Upgrading Donges, Transforming La Mède

  Investing €600M to upgrade Donges and transform La Mède into a biorefinery, ensuring long-term profitability and adapting to market trends without layoffs or forced relocations.
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  10 April 2015

  Tessenderlo Group Invests €50 Million in PC Loos Site

  The investment will fund a new membrane electrolysis plant, replacing mercury electrolysis, and support re-entry into the potassium hydroxide market by Q3 2015, enhancing site development.
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  10 April 2015

  Messer Invests in New Air Separation Unit in Slovenia

  A €15M air separation unit in Slovenia will create 20 jobs, supply oxygen to Knauf, and reduce emissions. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for various industries.
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  4 April 2015

  BASF Boosts Specialty Amines Capacity in Ludwigshafen

  Investing millions, BASF expands specialty amines production to meet European demand, enhancing its global network. The expansion includes new plants in Germany and China, operational by 2017.
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  1 April 2015

  INVISTA Begins European Production of TERRIN™ Polyols

  Production of TERRIN™ polyols in Vlissingen, Netherlands, offers Europe sustainable, cost-effective polyurethane solutions. Showcased at Urethanes Technology Europe exhibition, April 14-16, Maastricht.
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  27 March 2015

  Grupa Azoty's Largest Project

  A €425M project will build Europe's largest PDH unit, a power plant, and expand port facilities, boosting revenue by €500M annually and creating 200 permanent jobs. Completion expected by 2019.
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  19 March 2015

  Reym Acquires CLD in Delfzijl

  Reym plans to use the 6-hectare site for its Delfzijl branch, training, and tech development. A Waste Processing Plant will be built with ATM, offering comprehensive services in Eemsdelta.
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  18 March 2015

  ArcelorMittal to Invest €88 Million in Germany

  €88 million will modernize and boost competitiveness at four German sites, focusing on Bremen, Duisburg, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Hamburg. Sustainability efforts and a report are also highlighted.
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  13 March 2015

  Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency

  Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
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  11 March 2015

  Sappi to Build Nanocellulose Pilot Plant in the Netherlands

  The pilot plant will produce low-cost Cellulose NanoFibrils using proprietary technology, aiming for diverse applications. It will leverage renewable raw materials and benefit from local partnerships.
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  10 March 2015

  CIECH Expands Soda and Salt Production in Poland

  CIECH boosts soda capacity by 60,000 tonnes and increases dry salt output to 1.7 tonnes/day, investing PLN 342 million to enhance competitiveness and meet market demand.