Chlorine news

• 6 February 2023

  Covestro Launches New Chlorine Plant in Tarragona

  The new plant uses ODC technology, cutting energy use by 25% and CO2 emissions by 22,000 tons annually. It boosts MDI production, creates 50 jobs, and strengthens Tarragona's chemical industry.
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  15 April 2021

  New Potassium Hydroxide Plant Operational in Pieve Vergonte

  The new plant produces 25,000 tons of chlorine and 80,000 tons of potassium hydroxide annually, enhancing the site's capacity and securing jobs. Investments included remediation, new electrolysis, and chlorination plants.
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  23 January 2020

  Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity

  The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.
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  1 November 2019

  Bondalti Opens New Plant in Spain

  The new plant in Torrelavega, Spain, with a €60M investment, produces chlorine, caustic soda, and more, creating 150 jobs and enhancing production capacity and sustainability.
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  21 October 2019

  Ercros Expands Chlorine-Caustic Soda Plant

  The expansion adds 26,000 t/year capacity, bringing total chlorine production to 217,000 t/year. Ercros now uses membrane technology, meeting the best available technology standards.
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  14 October 2019

  Química del Cinca to Boost Chlorine Production in Monzon

  Expanding to 60,000 t/year in 2020, the investment includes increasing production of calcium chloride, aluminium salts, and iron salts.

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  2 July 2018

  AkzoNobel to Upgrade Rotterdam Chlor-Alkali Plant

  The Rotterdam plant will add a second production line for chlorine and caustic soda, implement 'e-flex' technology, and enhance capacity and sustainability, with completion expected by 2021.
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  19 June 2018

  Covestro to Build Energy-Efficient Chlorine Plant in Tarragona

  The new plant in Tarragona will use oxygen-depolarized cathode technology, reducing energy consumption by 25%. This innovation, developed over two decades, will cut CO2 emissions by 22,000 tons annually.
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  11 June 2018

  Ercros to Expand Vila-seca I Chlorine Plant for Third Time

  The expansion will add 26,000 t/year capacity by mid-2019, boosting total production to 217,000 t/year. This move addresses rising demand and compensates for capacity lost due to the mercury technology ban.
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  5 March 2018

  Ercros to Expand Vila-seca I Plant Capacity

  The expansion will add 26,000 t/year to the chlorine and caustic soda capacity, reaching 191,000 t/year by end of 2018, reinforcing its market leadership with 59% of Spain's production capacity.
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  11 December 2017

  Covestro to Continue Tarragona Production

  Investing EUR 200M, the site will build a chlorine supply and increase MDI capacity by 50,000 tons. Debottlenecking by 2022, chlorine production starts end of 2020.
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  22 November 2017

  Vynova Invests in KOH and NaOH Expansion

  The KOH facility in Tessenderlo is on track for Q2 2018 completion. NaOH capacity will expand by early 2019, reinforcing long-term market commitment.
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  1 November 2017

  Solvay Sells Chlorine Assets to CUF

  Solvay's Torrelavega assets sold to CUF, which plans a €55M investment in a new chlorine unit. Employees stay with Solvay. Asset transfer expected Q1 2018 after mercury-based unit shutdown.
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  16 October 2017

  Vinnolit Expands PVC Production in Gendorf

  The Gendorf site will see increased chlorine and VCM capacity using energy-efficient technology, enhancing the value chain and reducing VCM transport, benefiting customers with more caustic soda.
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  16 October 2017

  AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity

  The expansion in Germany aims to meet growing demand in pharmaceuticals and electronics, improve productivity, and enhance supply chain benefits for customers.
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  17 May 2017

  Ercros Gains Approval to Expand Chlorine Production in Sabiñánigo

  The Aragonese Institute for Environmental Management approved a 12M euro investment to expand chlorine production using membrane technology, offsetting closures of mercury-based plants.
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  11 May 2016

  Biomca Opens First Sodium Hypochlorite Plant in Canary Islands

  The new plant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife produces 27,000 tons of sodium hypochlorite annually, currently operating at 66% capacity. It uses cell membrane electrolysis for efficient chlorine production.
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  10 May 2016

  Ercros to Invest EUR 54 Million to Phase Out Mercury Technology

  The plan involves investing EUR 53.7M to increase membrane chlorine production, reduce mercury use, and enhance efficiency, aiming for a yearly EBITDA of EUR 48M by 2020.
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  6 April 2016

  INOVYN to Convert Stenungsund Chlorine Production to Membrane Technology

  The project aims for completion by end-2017, aligning with the company's Chlorine Strategy. Investments in Belgium and Sweden will enhance sustainability and phase out mercury cellroom production.
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  15 March 2016

  Ercros to Invest €28M in Sabiñánigo Factory

  The investment will fund a new chlorine and caustic soda plant, expand TCCA production, and enhance existing facilities. The factory employs 204 people and focuses on chlorine derivatives and R&D.
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  1 December 2015

  Brückl Plant Electrolysis Expansion

  Two new membrane electrolyzers were commissioned, enhancing energy efficiency, capacity, and environmental impact, with CO2 savings of 5,326 tonnes annually.
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  30 October 2015

  SPOLCHEMIE to Implement Membrane Electrolysis

  The new plant, operational in late 2016, will produce 60,000dmt of KOH and 43,000dmt of NaOH, replacing mercury electrolysis to meet EU environmental standards and enhance market position.
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  24 September 2015

  KEM ONE Starts Electrolysis Conversion in Lavéra

  The €150M project to modernize chlor-alkali units will enhance production quality, reduce energy use, and meet EU regulations, with completion expected by end of 2016.
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  28 August 2015

  VYNOVA to Build New KOH Facility at Tessenderlo

  The new facility will replace the mercury cellroom, boosting KOH production. ICIG will become Europe's leading KOH producer with two sites, enhancing its commitment to the industry and customers.
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  16 June 2015

  AkzoNobel and Evonik Form Chlorine/Potassium Hydroxide JV

  The JV will build a membrane electrolysis plant in Germany by end-2017, producing 130,000 tons of potassium hydroxide and 82,000 tons of chlorine annually, enhancing sustainability and market positions.
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  10 April 2015

  Tessenderlo Group Invests €50 Million in PC Loos Site

  The investment will fund a new membrane electrolysis plant, replacing mercury electrolysis, and support re-entry into the potassium hydroxide market by Q3 2015, enhancing site development.
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  22 October 2014

  BorsodChem Upgrades to Eco-Friendly Chlorine Technology

  The company is replacing its mercury-based chlorine unit with a membrane plant by Dec 2017. A new 8000 m3 caustic soda tank will be operational from Jan 2015 to ensure stable supplies.
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  23 September 2014

  ENERGOCHEMICA SE to Build Membrane Electrolysis Plant in Eastern Slovakia

  The new facility will produce chlorine products and sodium hydroxide, creating 80 jobs. It replaces outdated mercury electrolysis, aligning with EU regulations, and preserves 100 existing jobs.