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9 August 2019
CIECH Soda Romania to Halt Production Starting September 18, 2019
Production halt due to a 135% steam price hike. Exploring new steam sources and severance packages for employees. Plant hibernation won't impact 2021 EBITDA target of over PLN 900 million.
8 August 2019
Toyo Tire Opens First European R&D Center
The new center in Germany will enhance product development for next-gen mobility, support a new tire plant in Serbia, and strengthen Toyo's global R&D network.
1 August 2019
Röhm Becomes Independent Company
Röhm targets global technology leadership in methacrylate chemicals with innovative production, strong market positions, and diverse applications, supported by Advent International's investment.
31 July 2019
Fluor Secures FEED Contract for INEOS Plant in UK
The new plant will produce 300,000 metric tons of vinyl acetate monomer annually. Fluor's early involvement aims to optimize cost and schedule, with design led by their Farnborough office.
30 July 2019
Toyo Tire to Build New Plant in Serbia
The new plant in Indijia City will produce high-value tires for Europe and Russia, leveraging IoT for efficient manufacturing. Operations start in January 2022, with a capacity of 5 million tires annually.
25 July 2019
Butachimie Upgrades ADN Technology During Maintenance
The maintenance will enhance competitiveness, safety, and environmental performance, featuring a €250M investment in advanced ADN technology, involving over 2,500 personnel.
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15 July 2019
OMV to Build Isobutene Unit at Burghausen
The new unit will start in September 2020, producing high-purity isobutene using innovative, energy-efficient technology developed with BASF, integrated into the existing metathesis plant.
11 July 2019
Oxea to Boost TCD Alcohol Production
Oxea will expand TCD Alcohol capacity in Oberhausen, Germany, by the second half of 2021 to meet market demand, enhancing supply reliability for applications in optoelectronics, packaging, and more.
11 July 2019
INEOS Phenol to Build Major Cumene Unit in Marl, Germany
The new 750,000-tonne unit will optimize efficiency using existing pipelines and the Marl harbor. It will secure raw material supply for decades and support long-term customer needs.
9 July 2019
Trinseo, INEOS Styrolution, and Agilyx to Build Polystyrene Recycling Plant in Europe
The new plant will process 50 tons/day of post-consumer polystyrene, using advanced depolymerization technology to recycle it into its original monomer, supporting EU recycling goals.
8 July 2019
BASF Launches Foil Coating Plant in Münster
The new plant uses innovative coating technology to enhance foils, extending the life of photovoltaics and exploring applications in OLED displays and thin-film batteries.
6 July 2019
CIECH Group Launches New Sodium Bicarbonate Production Line in Germany
The new line boosts production by 80%, adding 50,000 tonnes annually. It targets the pharmaceutical market, especially dialysis, and meets high-quality standards with advanced logistics and GMP certification.
5 July 2019
Oxea Expands Production with New Carboxylic Acids Plant in Germany
A new plant in Oberhausen will double isononanoic acid capacity and boost carboxylic acids production by 30%. A logistics hub in Asia will support market growth.
1 July 2019
Thann Site Joins Vynova, Strengthening Potassium Derivatives Leadership
The Thann site in France, with 235 employees, integrates into Vynova, enhancing synergies and expanding production capabilities in potassium derivatives and fine chemicals. Vynova now operates six sites in Europe.
29 June 2019
Grupa LOTOS EFRA Project's Key Unit Reaches Ready For Start-Up Phase
The Delayed Coking Unit at the Gdansk refinery is ready for commissioning, promising higher efficiency, cleaner production, and increased refining margins. Employee training and job creation are ongoing.
27 June 2019
Tata Chemicals to Build UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant
The new plant will capture and purify CO2 from power generation emissions to produce sodium bicarbonate, reducing emissions by 11% and supporting the UK's net zero carbon target by 2050.
26 June 2019
Trinseo Opens New Compounding Factory in Terneuzen
The new facility boosts R&D, sustainability, and employment, replacing the old plant. Its proximity to a storage partner optimizes the supply chain, reducing freight movements significantly.
24 June 2019
Valtris Specialty Chemicals Boosts Benzyl Derivatives Production in Belgium and Netherlands
The expansions, set to complete by Q1 2020, aim to meet rising demand for chlorotoluene derivatives, enhancing the company's position as a global supplier in various applications.
18 June 2019
INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit
The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
18 June 2019
RWE and innogy Explore Green Hydrogen Production in Netherlands
A feasibility study for a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Groningen is underway, leveraging wind energy and aiming to support CO2 reduction in transport, heat supply, and industry.
18 June 2019
LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics
The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
12 June 2019
Orion Expands Gas Black Production in Cologne
The expansion addresses growing demand for waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, enhancing production of high-quality Carbon Blacks for specialty and technical rubber applications.
12 June 2019
Northvolt Raises $1 Billion for Europe's First Lithium-Ion Gigafactories
Northvolt plans a second gigafactory in Germany with Volkswagen. The European Investment Bank approved a $400M loan. Production at Northvolt Ett starts in 2021, with expansion to 32 GWh.
7 June 2019
DSM Expands Specialty Polymers Production
A new production line in Emmen boosts Arnitel capacity by 20%, enhancing supply flexibility. Arnitel's demand grows in automotive for its elasticity, temperature resistance, and eco-friendly properties.
7 June 2019
MOL Group Invests in Propylene Production
MOL signed a contract for engineering and technology to build a unit producing 100,000 MTA of polymer-grade propylene in Hungary, enhancing competitiveness and backward integration.
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.
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.
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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