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29 January 2020
Celanese Expands Global Emulsion Polymers
Plans to expand emulsion polymers with projects in Nanjing and Geleen, increasing VAE capacity by 2023. Additional capacity increases at other sites are also planned. Financial details undisclosed.
23 January 2020
SABIC Opens Semi-Commercial Pyrolysis Oil Facility in The Netherlands
The facility will produce pyrolysis oil from plastic waste, supporting circular economy goals. It aims to scale up certified circular polymers and aligns with EU and Saudi sustainability initiatives.
23 January 2020
Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity
The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.
23 January 2020
BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain
The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.
20 January 2020
PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site
The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.
16 January 2020
WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany
The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
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8 January 2020
Avantium to Build FDCA Plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands
A new 5-kiloton plant will produce plant-based FDCA, creating over 60 jobs. The project, backed by a €150 million investment, aims to advance sustainable chemistry in the region. Completion by 2023.
6 January 2020
European Green Hydrogen Project Secures €11M Grant
The €11M grant supports a 20 MW electrolyzer in Delfzijl, converting renewable electricity to green hydrogen and methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 27,000 tons annually.
18 December 2019
EU Project Aims to Replace Toxic Solvents with Renewable Alternatives
The ReSolute project will build a plant to produce 1,000 tonnes of Cyrene™ annually from renewable biomass, creating new manufacturing and employment opportunities in Europe.
17 December 2019
KBR's MAGNAC Technology Chosen for Grupa Azoty Plant in Poland
KBR will provide engineering, equipment, and advisory services for a high-concentration nitric acid plant in Poland, enhancing an existing facility with proven technology for reliable production.
14 December 2019
Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility
The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
10 December 2019
Stora Enso Invests €9M in Bio-Based Plastic Pilot Plant
The pilot plant will convert plant-based sugars into PEF for food and beverage packaging, aiming to replace fossil-based materials. Construction starts in late 2020, with completion in early 2021.
30 November 2019
Versalis Expands ABS Capacity in Mantua
The ABS plant expansion adds 30,000 tonnes/year, targeting automotive, furnishing, and durable goods. A pilot plant trials new ABS tech, and chemical recycling processes are in development for 2020.
27 November 2019
PKN ORLEN Advances Olefin Plant Expansion
A contract with Fluor for technical consultancy and PMC+ services will optimize the olefin plant expansion, enhancing project management and boosting PKN ORLEN's petrochemical capacity by 30%.
22 November 2019
WuXi Vaccines to Invest $240M in New Ireland Facility
The new facility in Dundalk will create 200 jobs, produce vaccines for a global pharma, and enhance Ireland's life sciences ecosystem, pending planning approval.
21 November 2019
INEOS Opens Polymer Pilot Plant in Italy to Utilize Waste Plastic
The new plant in Rosignano will develop advanced products using diverted plastic waste, supporting a circular economy and reducing CO2. It is part of a €100M global R&D program.
19 November 2019
Microvast and FPT Industrial Partner on Battery Solutions in New German Factory
The new factory in Ludwigsfelde will produce battery modules and systems, supporting a joint e-platform for electrified powertrain systems, with construction starting in April 2020.
16 November 2019
Sunoil Biodiesel Acquires Kampen Plant
Sunoil will restart production at the bankrupt Kampen plant, initially with five employees, potentially growing to 15. The deal awaits ACM approval, with financial details undisclosed.
15 November 2019
WACKER Opens New Silicon-Metal Plant in Norway
The new facility boosts capacity by over 40%, covering a third of WACKER's German demand. €100 million was invested, enhancing efficiency and supply security against market fluctuations and trade barriers.
14 November 2019
CIECH S.A. Records Impairment for CIECH Soda Romania Assets, No Impact on Adjusted EBITDA
An impairment loss of PLN 36.8M was recorded due to halted steam supplies, affecting EBITDA and net results. Production stopped on Sept 18, 2019. Future decisions pending by year-end.
13 November 2019
BASF's Chemetall Expands Langelsheim Facility
A new lab and office building were inaugurated in Langelsheim, enhancing production of aerospace technologies and Naftoseal® aircraft sealants to meet growing market demands.
13 November 2019
Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg
The new facility in Grünheide and a design center in Berlin will create 10,000 jobs by late 2021, boosting Germany's e-mobility and battery production, supported by government subsidies and infrastructure investments.
7 November 2019
Avantium Unveils Plant-Based MEG Demonstration Plant
The new plant in the Netherlands produces plant-based MEG and MPG, reducing reliance on fossil resources. It marks a step towards commercial-scale production and ongoing partnerships for bio-based solutions.
6 November 2019
Belkali-Migao Opens First Potassium Nitrate Plant in Belarus
The new plant's first stage will produce 80,000 tons of potassium nitrate annually, boosting exports and regional investment. The second stage will increase capacity to 160,000 tons.
4 November 2019
Alpla Enters HDPE Recycling
The company expands its recycling operations by acquiring two Spanish HDPE recycling plants, increasing capacity to 35,000 tonnes annually, and aims to enhance sustainable packaging production.
1 November 2019
Bondalti Opens New Plant in Spain
The new plant in Torrelavega, Spain, with a €60M investment, produces chlorine, caustic soda, and more, creating 150 jobs and enhancing production capacity and sustainability.
1 November 2019
HIRSCH Servo Group Expands into France
HIRSCH acquires six EPS insulation facilities and 49.9% of Isossol SAS in France. The deal, in partnership with BEWiSynbra, strengthens their market position and is expected to close by year-end.
25 October 2019
Construction Starts at Northvolt Ett in Sweden
Construction has begun on a major lithium-ion battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, with the first steel columns raised. The facility will feature extensive automation and aims to deliver cells by 2021.
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