Huerth/CologneGermanyNordrhein-Westfalen
chemXplore tracks 13 projects at Chemiepark Knapsack, of which 3 are active.
Of the active ones, 3 new construction.
A new plant will convert PET waste into reusable materials, supporting a fossil-free, circular economy at Chemiepark Knapsack, with operations starting in 2026.
The project studies CO₂ capture from waste incineration, aiming for climate neutrality. Success depends on political and financial support.
Production will end by 2025 due to economic reasons. Jobs will be retained until then. The company will source from third-party suppliers and focus on next-gen solutions with lower application rates.
The hub will feature advanced sorting and recycling, covering 20 soccer fields, starting in Q1 2026. It aims to support the production of 2 million metric tons of recycled polymers annually by 2030.
The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
Investing double-digit million euros, CABB aims to enhance production and storage capacities by 2019, boosting flexibility and reliability for global customers in specialty chemicals.
A new plant in Hürth-Knapsack, Germany, will double production capacity for Exolit® flame retardants, meeting rising demand since 2004. New products target electronics, furniture, and construction.
The conversion to membrane technology boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 tonnes/year, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
The conversion boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 metric tonnes annually, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, while increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
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.
Chemiepark Knapsack lies in the Rhine-Ruhr cluster, one of the 16 chemical clusters of Northwest Europe. Cluster Watch maps what each is building and closing, and the pipelines between them.
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