Chemical industry & food news news

• 24 October 2024

  Yara Tertre Plans Site Transformation in Belgium

  The site will close its ammonia unit, focus on nitrate fertilizers, cut 115 jobs, and aim for decarbonization to enhance competitiveness and secure long-term operations. Safety remains a priority.
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  3 September 2024

  ICIG Acquires Clariant's Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  The site will be run by Corden BioChem, expanding its fermentation capacity. ICIG plans significant investments and will rehire many former employees.
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  18 July 2024

  BASF to Cease Glufosinate-Ammonium Production in Germany

  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.
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  9 July 2024

  Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics

  The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
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  4 July 2024

  Vertex Bioenergy Opens Corn Oil Extraction Facility in Cartagena

  The new facility extracts corn oil for livestock feed and biofuel production. With a €5M investment, it has a 4,000-ton annual capacity and 400-ton storage.
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  27 June 2024

  EvodiaBio secures €7M for sustainable aroma technology

  The investment will fund commercialization and expansion of a sustainable aroma technology for improving non-alcoholic beer taste, reducing resource use, and lowering CO2 emissions.

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  16 May 2024

  BASF Introduces Biomass-Balanced Ammonia and Urea Products

  The new biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products reduce carbon footprints by 80% using certified biowaste and renewable energy, aiding customers in meeting sustainability targets.
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  16 May 2024

  Ivy Farm and Synbio Powerlabs Partner to Scale Cultivated Meat Production in Finland

  A new facility in Finland, supported by a €2.99M grant, will scale production of cultivated meat and precision fermentation, aiming to revolutionize sustainable food manufacturing.
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  6 May 2024

  IPP to Sell BASF's Ammonia, Methanol, and Melamine Plants in Germany

  BASF's ammonia, methanol, and melamine plants in Ludwigshafen are for sale. The deal excludes financial details. The plants offer efficient production and are available for relocation.
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  20 March 2024

  BASF Opens New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Ludwigshafen

  The plant, operational by late 2025, will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. Employing 30, it uses fermentation to convert renewable materials.
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  9 March 2024

  Yara Reduces Production at Ferrara and Le Havre Plants Due to High Natural Gas Prices

  Production at these plants will operate at 45% capacity due to high natural gas prices. Yara will monitor the situation and use its global system to maintain supply and food chain continuity.
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  12 October 2023

  BASF to Build New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Germany

  The new plant will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. It will employ 30 people and use renewable raw materials via fermentation, operational by late 2025.
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  4 October 2023

  Coca-Cola Romania Launches In-House rPET Manufacturing

  Coca-Cola's new Ploiesti unit produces recycled PET for beverage packaging, supporting a circular economy and reducing carbon emissions. The investment aligns with Romania's Guarantee-Return System.
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  30 August 2023

  Bayer invests EUR 220 million in Monheim R&D facility

  The new facility will focus on developing sustainable crop protection solutions, enhancing safety, and leveraging AI, with completion expected by 2026.
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  21 August 2023

  Grupa Azoty to Build New Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Tarnów

  The new plant will enhance production efficiency, reduce energy consumption by 250,000 GJ annually, lower operating costs, and improve environmental impact, with completion expected by Q4 2025.
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  10 August 2023

  Germany Reduces CO2 in Cereal Cultivation

  Germany uses green fertilizers from hydropower-produced ammonia to cut CO2 in cereal farming, aiming for a 90% reduction. This initiative supports sustainable food production and consumer demand for low-carbon products.
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  11 July 2023

  ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation

  The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
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  4 July 2023

  INEOS Styrolution, EGN, and Tomra to Recycle Polystyrene for Food Packaging

  A new facility in Krefeld, Germany will recycle post-consumer polystyrene into food-grade material, starting mid-2025, using advanced mechanical recycling and purification processes.
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  12 June 2023

  AIMPLAS Leads EU Project to Convert Waste into Agricultural and Personal Care Products

  The EU project aims to convert slaughterhouse and paper sludge waste into bioplastics and fertilizers, reducing landfill and pollution, involving 13 partners over 48 months with €5.5M funding.
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  23 May 2023

  Yara to Build Specialty Fertilizer Plant in Yorkshire

  The new plant will double production capacity for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants, enhancing yields and quality, with nearly all output exported globally by end of 2025.
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  8 May 2023

  WACKER Acquires ADL Biopharma to Boost Biotechnology Business

  The acquisition expands fermentation capacity by 2,000 cubic meters, enhances recovery and purification processes, and aims to grow customer relationships in food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors.
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  4 April 2023

  DSM selects BakerHicks for EPCM of methane-reducing feed additive plant

  The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cattle. Construction began in 2022, with completion expected in 2025, supported by local expertise and sustainable practices.
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  31 January 2023

  Evonik invests €25m in Wesseling methionine plant upgrade

  €25m investment enhances methionine production in Wesseling, improving efficiency and safety. Supports long-term supply to Antwerp hub, reinforcing global methionine network.
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  24 January 2023

  Grupa Azoty Doubles Nitric Acid Capacity in Tarnów

  The new unit boosts annual nitric acid capacity to 80,000 tonnes, enhancing supply for fine chemicals and strengthening market position in Europe. Construction cost PLN 57.1m, completed in 2.5 years.
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  23 January 2023

  Técnicas Reunidas to Develop Kazakhstan's Largest Ammonium Plant

  The plant in Aktau will produce ammonia, urea, nitric acid, and ammonium nitrate, with a $1 billion investment. It aims to minimize environmental impact and improve efficiency.
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  23 January 2023

  PepsiCo to Invest €7.5M in Lisbon Plant Biodigester

  The biodigester will convert organic waste into biogas, reducing carbon emissions by 30% and gas consumption. Construction starts in April, aiming for sustainability and renewable energy use.
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  12 December 2022

  Tessenderlo Kerley Begins Construction of Liquid Fertilizer Plant in Netherlands

  The new plant at Chemelot will produce Thio-Sul® fertilizer, operational by mid-2024, employing 20 people. It supports sustainable agriculture and strengthens market presence in Western Europe.
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  24 October 2022

  Highfield Resources secures €320.6M for Muga Potash Project

  The financing includes €300M for construction and €20.6M for cost overruns. The term is 10 years for the main facility and 5 years for the overrun facility. HFR shares rose 12% to A$0.84.