Ethylene news (page 2)

All news on Ethylene (also known as Ethene): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.
Ethylene is part of the Olefins.

9 November 2015
INEOS, ExxonMobil, and Shell to Supply US Ethane to Fife Ethylene Plant
The Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland will receive US ethane from INEOS' new Grangemouth terminal, enhancing feedstock supply and securing jobs. The plant has an annual capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
10 September 2015
Unipetrol to Build New Polyethylene Unit
The €310M project will replace an older unit, boosting capacity to 270 kt/year. Construction starts Q2 2016, with local subcontractors. The new unit uses INEOS technology and targets new industrial segments.
4 May 2015
Repsol to Build Metallocene Polyethylene Plant
Construction starts in June at Tarragona. The plant uses Chevron Phillips Chemical’s technology. A planned shutdown will be split to maintain production. Safety is prioritized.
13 March 2015
Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency
Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
15 August 2014
SABIC Converts Teesside Plant to US Shale Gas
The conversion will secure the plant's future, support 4,000 supply chain jobs, and enhance competitiveness. Government backing includes €11m from the Regional Growth Fund.

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