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5 April 2006
CEPSA and Bio Oils to Build Biodiesel Plant in Huelva, Spain
The €40M plant will produce 200,000 tons of biodiesel annually, creating 35 jobs. It aims to reduce Spain's energy reliance and support renewable energy targets, operational by late 2007.
31 March 2006
CRI Catalyst to Open New Facility in Ghent
The new Ghent facility will create 20 jobs and produce a silver-based catalyst for ethylene oxide, used in anti-freeze, polyester, and detergents. Investment cost remains undisclosed.
29 March 2006
Perstorp Chooses Axens' Esterfip-H for Swedish Biodiesel Plant
A new 160,000-ton biodiesel plant in Sweden will use Esterfip-H technology, producing high-purity glycerin and meeting EU biofuel standards, with reduced waste compared to other methods.
3 March 2006
San Roque m-Xylene Production
Recent capital expenditures led to the commissioning of new units, including a naphtha hydrotreater, Selective Hydrogenation Unit, R-56 Platformer retrofit, and pipeline expansion.
1 January 2006
Tessenderlo to Boost KOH Production in Belgium
Production will increase to 220,000 tonnes/year by September, following closures of competing producers.
1 January 2006
Arkema Expands Carling Acrylic Acid Plant Capacity
The Carling acrylic acid plant in Moselle, France, will boost capacity by 15% to 240,000 tonnes/year by year-end, driven by market growth projections.
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22 November 2005
INEOS to Double Biodiesel Output in France
Production capacity at Baleycourt will increase from 110,000 to 220,000 tonnes per year by 2008, supported by a new grain crushing and oil refining plant. Investment exceeds €70 million.
11 November 2005
BASF Opens New Isopropanolamine Plant
The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 15,000 metric tons of isopropanolamines annually, using an improved process for better product control, meeting growing demand with high reliability and quality.
20 September 2005
Degussa to Open New Isophorone Unit in Herne
The new unit, operational in 2007, involves a high double-digit million euro investment, safeguarding existing jobs and creating several dozen new ones. Degussa leads in isophorone chemistry.
29 June 2005
Foster Wheeler Wins Hydrogen Unit Design Contract in Serbia
The project involves designing a hydrogen production unit at the Pancevo refinery, using natural gas feedstock. The unit will have a capacity of 47,000 Nm3/h and includes pressure swing absorption.
25 May 2005
Huntsman Opens New Epoxy Resin Facility in Switzerland
The new facility in Monthey will enhance production of multifunctional epoxy resins, doubling capacity and reducing delivery times for the aerospace industry, particularly in Europe.
8 May 2005
BASF Expands Ecoflex® Production Capacity
A new plant in Germany will nearly double Ecoflex® production to 6,000 metric tons annually. The biodegradable plastic is used in blends for bags, mulching film, and food packaging.
4 April 2005
GE Opens Lexan Plant in Cartagena
The new plant in Murcia produces 130,000 tons of Lexan resin annually, with 90% for export. It employs 250 people and is part of a 1.7 billion euro investment in the region. Future investments are planned.
18 March 2005
BASF Expands Acrylic Acid and SAP Production in Europe
Production capacity for SAP will increase to 175,000 tonnes/year. A new 160,000 tonnes/year acrylic acid plant will support this. New capacities will be available by 2008, driven by long-term supplier agreements.
15 December 2004
Vinnolit Expands Knapsack Plant
The Knapsack plant will increase chlorine, EDC, and VCM capacities, enhancing Paste-PVC production. Investment also targets optimizing S-PVC production with advanced cooling technology. Total investment: €30M.
12 October 2004
Vinnolit Expands Paste-PVC Capacity in Burghausen
The Burghausen plant's annual capacity will rise from 50kt to 71kt, involving a new spray dryer and polymerisation upgrades. Investments in Burghausen and Knapsack total €30 million.
20 September 2004
Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl
The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.
1 September 2004
DSM Opens Largest Vitamin E Plant in Switzerland
The new plant in Sisseln produces 25,000 tons of vitamin E annually, meeting high industry standards with advanced quality control and full traceability for feed, food, pharma, and cosmetics.
26 August 2004
Dow Corning Expands UK Silicone Production
Global demand for silicon-based products drives a 15% production increase. Expansion includes new equipment and reliability improvements, with further growth planned in China and India.
24 August 2004
BASF Opens New Citral Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant boosts citral production capacity to 40,000 metric tons annually, supporting fine chemicals for vitamins, aroma chemicals, and more, enhancing supply reliability and competitiveness.
1 July 2004
Statoil Launches Projects at Mongstad and Tjeldbergodden
Plans include building power stations and expanding methanol production, with investments around NOK 8.5 billion. Projects aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
30 June 2004
Ciba Expands DPP Pigment Production
In June 2004, a 20% expansion of the DPP pigments plant in Monthey was completed, with further expansion set for 2005. Additional capacity is also being added at the Newport, DE, plant.
16 June 2004
Equipolymers Begins PET Production in Germany
The new 175,000 tonne/year PET plant in Schkopau, Germany, started on schedule, increasing total site output to 335,000 tonnes/year, despite claims of a PTA shortage in Europe.
1 May 2004
INEOS Chlor awards FEED contract for UK chlor-alkali plant
The new plant at Runcorn will use BiChlor technology to produce 400,000 tons of chlorine annually. Fluor will manage the project, collaborating with Uhde GMBH and INEOS Chlor engineers.
19 February 2004
Technip Secures €260M Contract to Upgrade Normandy Refinery
The contract includes engineering, procurement, and construction of a distillate hydrocracking unit and a hydrogen production unit, aiming to reduce heavy fuel oil output and minimize environmental impact.
12 January 2004
Dow Launches PE Unit in Tarragona
The new plant will produce Versify plastomers and elastomers. A new fiber plant and polyethylene train will start in 2006, creating 90 jobs and producing 300,000 tons annually.
1 January 2004
Kao Chemicals Invests $11.8M to Expand Tertiary Amines Production
The expanded facility in Germany now produces 14,000 tons of tertiary amines annually. This boosts total capacity across Europe, the Philippines, and Japan to 50,000 tons, meeting rising demand.
1 September 2003
Akzo Nobel Invests in Swedish Expancel Plant
The investment will boost Expancel® microsphere production due to rising global demand, create jobs, and enhance market position. Applications include printing inks, paints, and packaging.
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