Base chemistry news (page 12)

1 January 2013
10-Year Milestone for Tarragona PDH Plant
The Tarragona PDH plant, operational since 2003, has produced over 2 million tons of propylene, creating 100 jobs. It supplies propylene to local polypropylene manufacturers.
21 November 2012
Thermphos Bankrupt
Declared bankrupt on Nov 21, 2012, the company faced strict government controls, competition, and safety issues. 450 jobs were lost, and no buyer emerged for a relaunch. Annual turnover was €400 million.
12 November 2012
UPM Lays Foundation for Wood-Based Renewable Diesel Biorefinery
The biorefinery will produce 120M liters of renewable diesel annually, creating jobs for 200 during construction and 200 during operation. It marks a significant investment in Finland's forest industry.
9 September 2012
Grillo AG Invests in New Chemical Plant at Höchst Industrial Park
Grillo's new plant in Frankfurt produces dimethyl ether, creating 130 jobs. The investment exceeds €50 million since 2007, aiming to establish Grillo as a key market player.
6 September 2012
BASF Expands Methanesulfonic Acid Production in Ludwigshafen
The plant extension boosts capacity to 30,000 tonnes/year, creating 12 jobs. Lutropur® aids efficient processes, saves energy, and is eco-friendly. New plant planned in Malaysia with PETRONAS.
5 September 2012
LANXESS Invests EUR 15 Million in Antwerp Glass Fiber Plant
The investment will boost annual capacity by 10%, replacing both furnaces. This expansion supports growing demand for high-tech plastics, especially in mobility and electronics markets.

Base chemistry projects

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Owners & Investors

Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Base chemistry projects:

BASF, Solvay, Orlen, INEOS, Borealis, Shell, Nouryon, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, CEPSA, and TotalEnergies.