All news (page 41)

• 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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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%.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  2 May 2019

  Covestro Expands Dormagen Coextrusion Lines

  New production lines for polycarbonate films at Dormagen will be completed by end of 2020, creating 50+ jobs. The investment includes latest technology and aims to meet global demand and improve efficiency.
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  2 May 2019

  MOL Builds New Rubber-Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant will produce 20,000 tons of rubber-bitumen annually, recycling 3,000 tons of rubber scrap and supporting 100 refinery jobs. It addresses increased demand and enhances road durability.
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  25 April 2019

  Dow Expands Alkoxylation Capacity in Spain

  The expansion in Tarragona will support demand in EMEA and India, enhancing production of lubricants, defoamers, surfactants, and ethoxylates, leveraging existing infrastructure for customer growth.
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  25 April 2019

  BASF Modernizes Silica Plant

  Investing a mid-range double-digit million euro sum, the modernization aims to enhance supply security, meet rising demand, and strengthen market leadership in Western Europe.
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  24 April 2019

  ExxonMobil to Boost Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Output at Fawley Refinery

  The Fawley refinery expansion will increase ultra-low sulfur diesel production by 45%, improve energy efficiency with a new hydrogen plant, and reduce the UK's diesel imports. Construction starts in late 2019.
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  23 April 2019

  Catalent Invests $14M in Eberbach Softgel Facility Expansion

  The $14M expansion in Eberbach includes new Vegicaps® lines, printing tech, vision inspection, coating, and packaging. Workforce to grow by 10% to meet rising demand for animal-free health products.
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  12 April 2019

  INEOS Styrolution to Build New StyLight® Production Site

  The new site addresses rising demand for StyLight®, a composite used in automotive, electronics, and sports. Operational by 2022, it follows key partnerships and is part of a larger investment program.
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  9 April 2019

  DSM Cuts CO2 Emissions at Swiss Vitamin Plant

  A new biomass plant reduces CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons/year, supplies steam and renewable electricity, and supports DSM's goal to cut greenhouse gases by 30% by 2030.
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  8 April 2019

  Evonik Boosts Transparent Polyamide Production in Marl

  Due to rising demand, production capacity for TROGAMID® CX will double by early 2020, enhancing market position and enabling new product development.
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  8 April 2019

  BASF SONATRACH Invests €10M in Tarragona PDH Plant

  The investment will eliminate production bottlenecks, boosting annual capacity from 370,000 to 420,000 tons, driven by rising demand and aligning with recent strong economic performance.
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  6 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
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  5 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Chloromethanes Capacity in Germany

  Construction starts in May to boost chloromethanes capacity in Frankfurt, with completion in 2020. The project will increase methyl chloride production by over 30% and enhance supply reliability.