Base chemistry news (page 3)

22 December 2023
Topsoe to Supply Technology for Essar's £360 Million Carbon Capture Project in Chester, UK
The carbon capture facility at Stanlow refinery will be operational by 2028, capturing 1 million tons of CO2 annually, with CO2 sequestered in Liverpool Bay's depleted gas fields.
20 December 2023
Neste to Transform Porvoo Refinery into Renewables Hub
The Porvoo refinery will shift to producing 3 million tons of renewable and circular products by the mid-2030s, requiring 2.5 BEUR in investments, driven by declining fossil fuel demand and climate goals.
18 December 2023
INEOS Phenol Opens Europe's Largest Cumene Plant, Halves CO2 Emissions
The new 750,000 tonne facility in Marl, Germany, reduces CO2 emissions by 50% per tonne using advanced technology and heat integration, supporting phenol and acetone production for various applications.
10 December 2023
Fire at Elkem Salten Plant
A fire broke out at a silicon plant in Norway. Four individuals were treated, and production halted. The fire is under control, and all personnel are accounted for.
6 December 2023
Clariant Closes Bioethanol Plant in Romania
The plant closure follows operational shortfalls and continued losses. Restructuring costs and provisions will impact 2023 and 2024 financials, with significant EBITDA and EBIT adjustments.
29 November 2023
INEOS Aromatics to Mothball PTA Plant in Geel, Belgium
Rising costs make European PTA production uncompetitive. Affected employees will be consulted for redeployment. Customers remain unaffected as the larger, efficient PTA unit continues operations.

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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, Moeve, and TotalEnergies.