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2 March 2021
SASA Partners with Técnicas Reunidas for PTA Plant Expansion
A new PTA plant in Adana aims to boost local production, reduce imports, create jobs, and enhance sustainability, marking a significant step in Turkey's polyester industry growth.
1 March 2021
Polimery Police PDH/PP Plant, Poland
Located in Police, Poland, this project will produce 400,000 tons of polypropylene annually. It marks the largest petrochemical plant construction in Poland and a significant entry into the EU market.
23 February 2021
Stora Enso to host TreeToTextile’s demo plant for sustainable fiber in Sweden
The demonstration plant aims to produce sustainable textile fibers, leveraging renewable resources and innovative technology to reduce environmental impact in the textile industry.
23 February 2021
Borealis Invests EUR 17.6 Million to Reduce Emissions and Energy Use in Finland
The investment in a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer will cut CO2 emissions, reduce flaring by 6,000 tons/year, and save 60 GWh of energy annually at the Porvoo plant, with completion by 2023.
20 February 2021
Equinor Methanol Plant Resumes Production in Norway
After a fire in December 2020, the Tjeldbergodden methanol plant has safely resumed operations. Extensive inspections and testing were conducted to ensure safe and stable production.
19 February 2021
Kazanorgsintez to Build EVA Plant Using Japanese Technology
The new plant will produce 100,000 tons of EVA annually, replacing outdated facilities. It will enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and meet international standards, potentially entering external markets.
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15 February 2021
EFRA Project at Gdansk Refinery
The EFRA Project boosts product yield, modernizes refining, and increases margins. It secures financing, ensures market for new products, and enhances production flexibility and competitiveness.
14 February 2021
LANXESS to Acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical
LANXESS will acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical for USD 1.04 billion, enhancing its Consumer Protection segment and North American presence. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
11 February 2021
Metsä Group to Build Bioproduct Mill in Finland
The €1.6B investment will create 1,500 jobs, boost exports by €0.5B annually, and enhance sustainability. The mill will produce 1.5M tonnes of pulp and 2.0 TWh of renewable electricity per year.
8 February 2021
Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Study Green Hydrogen Plant Feasibility
A feasibility study for a 100MW green hydrogen plant at Maasvlakte aims for completion by summer 2025, with plans to expand to 500MW. The project leverages renewable energy and existing infrastructure.
5 February 2021
Air Liquide to Supply BASF's New Battery Material Plant in Germany
A new Air Separation Unit will be built in Schwarzheide, Germany, enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability. It will support battery material production and optimize gas supply in Germany and Poland.
3 February 2021
Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Acquire GW Pharmaceuticals for $7.2 Billion
The acquisition will create a leader in neuroscience, expanding product diversification and combining expertise in sleep, oncology, and epilepsy, with a robust pipeline and strong financial growth potential.
29 January 2021
Stepan Acquires INVISTA's Aromatic Polyester Polyol Business
The acquisition includes two manufacturing sites, intellectual property, customer relationships, and inventory. Expected to boost EBITDA margins and support global rigid polyol business growth.
28 January 2021
UPM Advances Biofuels Growth Plans
The basic engineering phase for a new biorefinery begins, aiming for 500,000 tonnes of renewable fuels annually, reducing CO2 emissions and using sustainable feedstocks.
21 January 2021
INEOS Styrolution to build ABS plastic recycling plant in Antwerp
The plant, part of the "ABSolutely Circular" project supported by the EU LIFE programme, aims to recycle styrenics. INEOS seeks technology partners for the Antwerp demonstration plant.
21 January 2021
SABIC and Plastic Energy to Begin Construction of Advanced Recycling Unit in Geleen
The new unit will upscale production of certified circular polymers from used plastic, supporting a circular economy. Operational by late 2022, it uses advanced recycling technology to convert waste into TACOIL.
20 January 2021
Air Liquide Invests in Renewable Hydrogen Production in France
A 40% stake acquisition in H2V Normandy aims to build a 200 MW electrolyzer for renewable hydrogen, reducing 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and supporting industrial decarbonization in Normandy.
18 January 2021
President Aliyev Breaks Ground for Two Plants in Sumgayit
President Aliyev inaugurated a thermoforming sheet glass plant and highlighted efforts to boost industrialization, reduce oil dependence, and increase local production and exports in Azerbaijan.
18 January 2021
Greenergy Invests in Advanced Biofuels
The project converts waste tyres into low carbon fuels and sustainable aviation fuel, using pyrolysis and hydrotreating. Located at Thames Enterprise Park, it aims for commercial production by 2025.
15 January 2021
INEOS Adjusts Antwerp Olefins Project Timeline
The ethylene cracker construction is prioritized, delaying the propylene plant. The new cracker will use advanced technologies, maximizing efficiency and minimizing CO2 emissions.
14 January 2021
Borealis and TOMRA Launch Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant in Germany
The new plant processes household plastic waste into high-quality recycled polymers for demanding applications, aiming to advance plastics circularity and support a sustainable future.
13 January 2021
Linde to Build Largest PEM Electrolyzer for Green Hydrogen in Germany
The 24 MW electrolyzer will produce green hydrogen for industrial customers and refueling stations, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 40,000 tons annually. Production starts in the second half of 2022.
13 January 2021
Total and Engie to Build France's Largest Green Hydrogen Site
The Masshylia project at La Mède biorefinery will use solar power to produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, cutting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, with production starting in 2024.
13 January 2021
Honeywell to Supply Control and Safety System for Repsol's Biofuels Plant in Spain
The new biofuels plant in Cartagena will use advanced Honeywell systems to enhance efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by 900,000 tons annually, supporting Repsol's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
12 January 2021
Nouryon Renames Industrial Chemicals Subsidiary to Nobian
The renaming supports growth and branding strategies, allowing focused development of essential base chemicals. Nobian will expand chloromethane production in Frankfurt to better serve key industries.
11 January 2021
CABB Pratteln Site Enhances Safety and Reliability
Significant investments in Pratteln's production systems improve environmental impact and customer benefits, with upgrades in infrastructure, energy supply, and process control, despite rising costs.
2 January 2021
Ercros Unveils €69M 3D Plan for 2021-2025
The 3D Plan focuses on Diversification, Digitalisation, and Decarbonisation, with 20 projects aimed at sustainability, competitiveness, and meeting EU climate goals, investing €92M by 2029.
1 January 2021
TotalEnergies' Zero-Crude Platform by 2024
Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
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