All news (page 47)

• 18 January 2018

  Evonik and Siemens to Produce Specialty Chemicals from CO2 and Renewable Electricity

  The Rheticus project uses electrolysis and fermentation to convert CO2 into specialty chemicals, aiming for cost-effective, eco-friendly production. A test plant will start by 2021 in Marl, Germany.
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  17 January 2018

  SGL Group Expands Specialty Graphite Production for Automotive Industry

  Demand for specialty graphite in automotive applications is rising. A €25M investment will expand production by 2020. Key projects include components for vacuum pumps and brake boosters.
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  16 January 2018

  Solvay Unveils Energy-Efficient Turbine at Italian Soda Ash Plant

  The new turbine boosts production capacity and competitiveness at the Rosignano soda ash plant, enhancing supply reliability and quality for global markets.
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  12 January 2018

  Synvina Extends PEF Pilot Phase in Antwerp

  The pilot phase extension aims to optimize FDCA production for PEF. Technical improvements are needed, delaying the Reference Plant startup by 24-36 months, now expected in 2023-2024.
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  12 January 2018

  CAC Secures Contract to Build Crystallization Plant for Ciech

  CAC will handle all phases of constructing a crystallization plant in Stassfurt, integrating it into the existing complex. The plant will produce 110,000 tonnes of pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate annually.
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  10 January 2018

  Indorama Expands European Leadership with ZILS Acquisition

  The new owners will start maintenance in January 2018, increasing the workforce by 10%. Production begins in the second half of 2018, with 80% for Europe and Turkey, and 20% for the Americas and Middle East.

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  1 January 2018

  Brochures for FDI in Le Havre

  Brochures provide insights on SYNERZIP Le Havre and highlight five reasons to invest in the Le Havre area.
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  20 December 2017

  Teijin Aramid to Boost Twaron Yarn Capacity by 25%

  The increased capacity will meet future demand, with full availability by 2022. Investments include new technology and lean methodology to optimize production and service.
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  14 December 2017

  INOVYN Unveils Specialty Vinyls Expansion Plan

  The plan includes a 120ktonne capacity boost across five European sites by 2020, driven by their advanced R&D center to meet rising global demand and enhance market leadership.
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  11 December 2017

  BASF Expands Emissions Catalysts Site in Poland

  The expansion adds 14,000 sqm, new production lines, and jobs. It enhances capacity to meet Euro 6d emissions standards with advanced catalyst and filter technologies for diesel and gasoline vehicles.
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  11 December 2017

  Covestro to Continue Tarragona Production

  Investing EUR 200M, the site will build a chlorine supply and increase MDI capacity by 50,000 tons. Debottlenecking by 2022, chlorine production starts end of 2020.
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  10 December 2017

  Celtic Renewables to Build Biofuel Plant in Grangemouth

  The new plant will produce over 500,000 liters of biofuel annually, create 25 jobs, and utilize whisky residue. Construction starts early 2018.
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  7 December 2017

  BorsodChem to Double TDI Capacity

  To meet rising global demand, the TDI crystallization unit at the Kazincbarcika plant in Hungary will double capacity. The new unit is under construction, with start-up expected in Q3 2018.
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  6 December 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  Investing €4M, the expansion will meet rising demand, enhance market leadership, and support sustainable product growth, with completion expected by late 2018.
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  4 December 2017

  LANXESS Begins On-Site Production of Retanning Agent

  A pilot plant for producing the retanning agent X-Biomer started at a tannery in Lower Saxony. The project, supported by the BMBF, will run until the end of 2018.
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  3 December 2017

  IQOXE Invests €10M in New Tarragona Plant

  The new plant in La Canonja boosts ethylene oxide derivative production from 3,000 to 45,000 tons annually, with the old plant now focusing on high-value pharmaceutical products.
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  1 December 2017

  Russia's Largest Acrylic Acid Plant Now Operational

  The plant, with an 80,000-ton capacity, will produce acrylic acid and butyl acrylate, replacing imports and creating 340 jobs. It uses advanced tech to ensure environmental safety.
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  1 December 2017

  Oxea to Boost European DOTP Production to 60,000 mt/year

  A German partner will build a modular DOTP unit, with Oxea supplying 2-EH and marketing DOTP. This will reduce imports and enhance delivery reliability for various industries.
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  1 December 2017

  Sustainable Biogas Plant at Chemelot

  The biogas plant will process 700 ktonnes of manure into biogas, dried manure pellets, and pure water, reducing methane and ammonia emissions and supporting Chemelot's sustainability goals.
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  30 November 2017

  Total Completes €1 Billion Upgrade of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemicals Platform

  The Antwerp platform now converts heavy fuel oil to low-sulfur products and processes low-cost feedstock, enhancing competitiveness and meeting new marine fuel regulations.
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  30 November 2017

  ASK Chemicals Opens New Plant in Spain

  The new plant in Bilbao was inaugurated with speeches on innovative foundry technologies, including INOTEC and MIRATEC TS, and a tour showcasing advanced facilities for high-quality production.
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  29 November 2017

  Novamont Expands Biopolyester Production

  The Patrica plant's capacity for ORIGO-BI biopolyesters will double to 100,000 tonnes annually by Q1 2018, enhancing Novamont's bioplastic supply chain and integrating new technologies.
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  29 November 2017

  Saltigo Marks 50 Years of Innovation

  ZeTO celebrates 50 years with a €60M expansion, adding new production lines and storage. Investments total €300M over 11 years, enhancing capacity and maintaining cutting-edge operations.
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  29 November 2017

  CIECH Expands Production Capacity for Dialysis Soda

  Modernizing German plants to produce pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate, including dialysis soda, with completion by 2019. Investment exceeds PLN 100 mln, boosting capacity to 110,000 tonnes annually.
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  27 November 2017

  DSM Expands High Performance Plastics Capacity

  Expanding capacity in Emmen and Geleen, DSM responds to rising demand in high temperature polyamides and thermoplastic copolyesters, driven by growth in consumer electronics and automotive markets.
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  24 November 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands European Micronutrient Production

  The €10M investment in Sweden will boost production of iron chelates to meet rising demand, driven by poor soil conditions and population growth, enhancing agricultural productivity.
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  24 November 2017

  CIECH Initiates New Salt Plant Project in Germany

  The preparatory stage for a new salt plant in Stassfurt, Germany, has begun. The plant aims to produce 450,000 tons of dry salt annually, targeting West European markets.
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  23 November 2017

  DSM Invests €15M to Expand Meppen Coating Resins Plant

  The €15M investment boosts capacity for liquid polyesters and specialty resins, enhancing supply flexibility and stock management, and supports growth in the BPA-free can and coil coatings market.