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20 January 2015
Poligal Invests 30 Million Euros in New BOPP Line in Poland
The new plant in Poland will feature an 8.7m wide 5-layer BOPP line, operational by Q3 2016, enhancing competitiveness in label films and specialty applications, with further metallization options.
1 January 2015
MTBE Review 2014
MTBE, a liquid with a low boiling point, is mainly used to boost petrol octane. It also serves in high-purity isobutylene production and as a specialty solvent in pharmaceuticals.
1 January 2015
Akzo Nobel Skoghall Site Decommissioning and Remediation
From 2011-2014, Reconsil managed the site's closure, including recycling, demolition, and hazardous waste handling. They continue overseeing environmental control and landfill capping.
25 December 2014
Neftekhim Ltd. Launches Granulation Unit in Pavlodar
The new unit will produce 47.8K tons of granulated polypropylene annually, with 60% for domestic use and the rest exported. Equipment and technology were supplied by Leistritz.
18 December 2014
Yara Inaugurates New Pilot Plants in Porsgrunn
A ceremony marked the launch of pilot plants focusing on efficiency, environmental impact, and R&D. Key speeches highlighted investments, emissions reduction, and the importance of land-based industry.
16 December 2014
Fluor Starts Construction on ExxonMobil Antwerp Refinery Project
Fluor is building a delayed coker unit in Antwerp to convert heavy oils into fuel. The project includes design, engineering, procurement, and construction, leveraging modular execution for efficiency.
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10 December 2014
Boliden Kokkola Opens Silver Recovery Plant
The new plant in Finland, a SEK 250 million investment, will produce 25 tonnes of silver annually, enhancing profitability and raw material efficiency.
10 December 2014
370 Million Euro Invested in Höchst Industrial Park
Since 2000, investments in Höchst Industrial Park total 6.3 billion euros. In 2014, Infraserv Höchst Group saw a 10% revenue increase, driven by energy supply advancements.
10 December 2014
Evonik Launches New Units for Crosslinking Activators
New units produce TAC and TAICROS® for enhanced plastics and rubber. Benefits include improved solar panel protection, faster lamination, and increased aging resistance in automotive materials.
9 December 2014
Bayer Completes Major Investment in Germany
A new TDI plant in Dormagen, costing EUR 250 million, boosts production efficiency and job security, while enhancing North Rhine-Westphalia's competitiveness in the chemical industry.
5 December 2014
OMV Completes Butadiene Plant Upgrade in Austria
The upgraded plant now produces 60,000 tonnes/year of butadiene, completed on time and under budget. A new butadiene plant in Germany is set to be commissioned in Q2 2015.
26 November 2014
BASF to Invest €500 Million in Superabsorbent Technology
BASF will revamp existing plants to produce new superabsorbent polymer SAVIVATM, enhancing diaper performance and sustainability, with a global rollout starting in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
25 November 2014
Neste Jacobs to Build SunPine's Tall Oil Rosin Plant in Sweden
The facility will produce rosin, raw tall diesel, and tall oil pitch by late 2015. Neste Jacobs will manage the project from Gothenburg and Turku offices.
20 November 2014
INEOS to Invest $1 Billion in UK Shale Gas
If awarded all PEDLs, the company will dominate UK Shale gas. Plans include community revenue sharing and leveraging expertise in petrochemicals for safe extraction.
17 November 2014
BP to Invest $200M in Upgrading U.S. and Belgian PTA Plants
The upgrades will enhance efficiency, reduce costs and emissions, and create 100 construction jobs in Geel. Completion is expected by 2016, benefiting local businesses and cutting emissions significantly.
12 November 2014
Woikoski Opens New Hydrogen Plant in Kokkola
The new plant has three hydrogen production lines and a filling station, supplying Freeport Cobalt. CTS Engtec managed engineering, integration, and project management, utilizing a 3D data model.
10 November 2014
Styrolution to Close Polystyrene Site in Sweden
The Trelleborg site closure by end of 2014 affects 51 employees. Operations will shift to Antwerp and Wingles to enhance cost structures and support long-term sustainability in EMEA.
10 November 2014
Solvay Opens New ETFBO Synthesis Plant in Bad Wimpfen
The new plant, integrated into an existing building, has a 1,000-ton annual capacity. The €5M investment expands the range of organic synthesis building blocks, focusing on CF3 chemistry.
3 November 2014
Evonik Opens New HTPB Plant
The new plant produces POLYVEST® HT, used in sealing compounds and adhesives, enhancing resource efficiency, customer proximity, and supply security in the European market.
1 November 2014
New Bisphenol Plant Opens in Bitterfeld
The plant produces specialty bisphenol for high-heat plastics used in automotive and electrical industries. It marks the first Japanese investment in Saxony-Anhalt, doubling capacity to 10,000 tons annually.
22 October 2014
BorsodChem Upgrades to Eco-Friendly Chlorine Technology
The company is replacing its mercury-based chlorine unit with a membrane plant by Dec 2017. A new 8000 m3 caustic soda tank will be operational from Jan 2015 to ensure stable supplies.
22 October 2014
Yara Expands Porsgrunn Fertilizer Plant
The expansion will add 50,000 tons of NPK and 200,000 tons of calcium nitrate annually, enhance production in Norway and Finland, and improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
22 October 2014
Roche's 3 Billion CHF Basel Investment
Investing in new R&D and office buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and historic renovations, the plan aims to consolidate operations, enhance sustainability, and improve work environments.
16 October 2014
Kemira Boosts Production at San Giorgio Site
The San Giorgio site will expand production lines for anionic and cationic products, enhancing tissue and board chemistries, ensuring efficient service to European and Middle Eastern markets.
13 October 2014
Repsol-SK Launch Cartagena Base Oil Plant
The new Cartagena plant, Europe's largest, produces 630,000 tons of high-quality base lubricants annually. Built with a €250M investment, it meets ISO 9001 standards and supports Euro VI engines.
8 October 2014
Evonik Expands Rheinfelden Silica Production
The new production line increases global capacity by 25%, supporting high-performance adhesives, resins, and renewable energy trends. The expansion enhances rheology, viscosity, and flow rate of products.
7 October 2014
Linde to Build Air Separation Unit in Eastern Germany
The new unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to ArcelorMittal's steelworks, enhancing energy efficiency and flexibility. It will replace an older facility and also provide liquid gases to the regional market.
6 October 2014
2nd Generation Ethanol Plant to be Built in Slovakia
The plant in Strazske will produce 55,000 metric tons of cellulosic ethanol annually using non-food biomass. It will utilize PROESATM technology and generate power and steam from lignin by-products.
30 September 2014
Hexcel to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in France
The $250M plant in Roussillon will enhance the global supply chain, supporting aerospace demand. It will employ 120 people by 2018, supplying Airbus and Safran.
26 September 2014
Toray Opens New Carbon Fiber Plant in France
The new plant boosts cost competitiveness by enabling integrated production and supports global expansion. Demand for carbon fibers is growing, with Toray expanding its product range to meet market needs.
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