Stenungsund

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Projects at Stenungsund

chemXplore tracks 8 projects at Stenungsund, of which 2 are active.

1 FEED / Pre-FID 1 Under Construction

1 new construction and 1 expansion.

Expected to start operating
2026
none
2027
2 projects
2028
none
2029
none
2030
none
2031
none

Owners and developers: Borealis (1), Borouge Group International (1), Perstorp Holding AB (1)

Investors: European Innovation Fund (1)

Contractors and licensors are recorded on 1 of these 2 projects For subscribers

Targeting: Carbon dioxide (1), Cross-Linked Polyethylene (1), Dicumyl peroxide (1), Methanol (1)

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Latest news on Stenungsund

9 October 2025
Borealis Boosts XLPE Production in Sweden for Cable Insulation Demand

Borealis expands XLPE capacity in Sweden for MV, HV, and EHV cables, enhancing supply and reducing carbon footprint, supporting energy transition. Completion expected by 2027.

20 December 2022
EU Innovation Fund Grants EUR 97 Million to Project Air for Swedish Green Chemistry

Project Air will build a sustainable methanol facility in Sweden, reducing CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons annually. The project uses CO2, biogas, and renewable energy, with a total investment of EUR 255 million.

15 April 2022
Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden

A feasibility study for a chemical recycling unit in Stenungsund, Sweden aims to enhance plastics circularity by integrating chemically recycled feedstock, with operations expected to start in 2024.

3 March 2022
Project Air: Advancing CCU-Methanol Production in Sweden

Project Air aims to cut carbon emissions by 500,000 tons annually by 2025, using CCU and renewable feedstock to produce sustainable methanol, replacing fossil methanol in various industries.

24 November 2020
Perstorp to Cut Carbon Emissions by 500,000 Tons with Sustainable Methanol

Project AIR will use carbon capture and gasification to produce methanol from CO2, residue streams, renewable hydrogen, and biomethane, aiming to start production in 2025 and reduce emissions significantly.

16 October 2019
Nouryon to Build Sustainable Ethylene Amines Facility

A new demo plant in Sweden showcases a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency. Full-scale production plans are underway.

27 August 2019
Nouryon to Double Surfuctants Capacity in Sweden

The €12M expansion in Stenungsund includes a new reactor, boosting production of sustainable technologies for oil, gas, lubricants, fuels, and asphalt, meeting growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.

23 January 2019
New Chlorine Cellroom Operational at Stenungsund

The new membrane chlorine cellroom at Stenungsund has started production, enhancing chlor-alkali output with advanced technology, ensuring reliable supply and supporting sustainable growth.

13 June 2018
AkzoNobel Builds Demo Plant for New Ethylene Amines Technology in Sweden

The new plant in Sweden will showcase a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing raw material use and improving cost and environmental performance.

21 March 2018
Borealis Expands High Voltage Testing Centre in Sweden

EUR 4 million investment enhances testing capabilities for medium to extra high voltage cables, boosting innovation and collaboration with customers and partners in the wire and cable industry.

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