Olefins news (page 5)

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  11 May 2019

  Grupa Azoty and Hyundai Engineering Sign EPC Contract for Polimery Police Project

  The contract covers developing a new petrochemical complex, ensuring compliance with license agreements, obtaining necessary approvals, and conducting personnel training, with a budget of about EUR 1.5 billion.
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  8 April 2019

  BASF SONATRACH Invests €10M in Tarragona PDH Plant

  The investment will eliminate production bottlenecks, boosting annual capacity from 370,000 to 420,000 tons, driven by rising demand and aligning with recent strong economic performance.
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  20 March 2019

  Hyundai Engineering Pre-Selected for Polimery Police Project

  The Polimery Police project aims to boost Poland's polypropylene production, reducing imports and creating jobs. The project budget is capped at EUR 1.52bn, with completion expected by Q4 2022.
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  7 March 2019

  Borealis Awards EPCM Contract to Maire Tecnimont for New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, using Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, and is set to start up in mid-2022.
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  6 February 2019

  Isobutene from Wheat Straw Produced at Demo Scale

  The OPTISOCHEM project converts wheat straw into bio-isobutene, aiming for commercial production. Partners include Clariant, INEOS, and others, with ongoing R&D until May 2021.
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  15 January 2019

  INEOS invests €3 billion in Antwerp port

  The investment will create 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs, enhancing Antwerp's chemical cluster. New PDH and ethane cracker plants will be operational by 2024, boosting the Flemish economy.

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  6 December 2018

  Borealis Expands European PP Capacity

  Borealis boosts PP capacity in Belgium to meet rising demand, leveraging new PDH plant for integrated supply chain.
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  6 October 2018

  Borealis to Build 750,000 Tonne/Year PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new PDH plant in Belgium will use Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, partner with Oiltanking for logistics, and sell by-product hydrogen to Air Liquide, enhancing energy efficiency and supply reliability.
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  30 May 2018

  TOTAL and DOMO Chemicals Launch 60 Million Euro Benzene Project

  The project involved building a new benzene unit, a 1.6 km pipeline, and a DOMO production unit. It enhances competitive positioning and strengthens integration at the Leuna chemical park.
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  8 May 2018

  INEOS Phenol to Invest in New Cumene Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Marl will enhance raw material supply efficiency and support phenol and acetone production, reinforcing commitment to customers and leveraging existing infrastructure.
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  19 March 2018

  MOL/JSR Synthetic Rubber Plant in Hungary Completed

  The new plant in Tiszaújváros will produce 60,000 tons of S-SBR annually, creating over 100 jobs. It supports MOL's strategy to expand its petrochemical value chain and invest in chemical growth.
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  3 January 2018

  Jacobs to Conduct Engineering Study for Borealis Plant in Belgium

  Jacobs will complete a FEED study for a new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, targeting 740 kilotons annual capacity. The study, covering both inside and outside battery limits, ends mid-2018.
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  29 October 2017

  Borealis Advances to FEED Phase for New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The plant, set for 2022, will produce 740 KTA using Honeywell UOP's Oleflex™ technology. Oiltanking Antwerp Gas Terminal and Air Liquide are key partners, pending final investment decision in Q3 2018.
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  29 July 2017

  Grupa Azoty Explores Polypropylene Production in Police

  The Supervisory Board approved a recommendation to build a polypropylene plant in Police, aiming to diversify revenue, enhance market position, and meet rising demand in Central and Eastern Europe.
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  12 June 2017

  INEOS Announces Major European Expansion

  Plans include a new PDH unit and increased ethylene capacity at sites in Belgium, Scotland, and Norway, boosting self-sufficiency and supporting derivative businesses and polymer plants.
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  7 November 2016

  MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets

  MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
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  20 June 2016

  Unipetrol Builds Logistics Facility for New Polyethylene Unit

  A 700 million CZK contract was awarded for a logistics facility to handle 270,000 tons of HDPE granules, including 40 storage silos, packaging hall extension, and new offices, to be completed by Q1 2018.
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  7 June 2016

  Unipetrol Begins Construction of New Polyethylene Unit

  The new unit, costing 8.5 billion crowns, will be among Europe's most advanced, boosting production capacity and quality. Completion is expected by mid-2018, employing up to 800 workers.
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  6 June 2016

  Repsol Launches New Metallocene Polyethylene Range

  Repsol's Tarragona plant now produces metallocene polyethylene, completing the project on time and safely. The new Resistex® range enhances product differentiation and supports European customers.
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  3 May 2016

  DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site

  The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
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  15 April 2016

  Total Cray Valley Starts New Polybutadiene Plant in France

  The new plant in Carling will produce liquid polybutadiene, enhancing supply reliability and product range. It is TCV's fifth facility, set to go live in October 2016.
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  29 March 2016

  Grangemouth Prepares for US Shale Gas

  The second unit at Grangemouth's ethylene plant is operational after eight years, ready to receive US shale gas, boosting production and profitability, and securing jobs in Scotland.
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  10 November 2015

  MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary

  A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
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  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.
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  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.
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  1 July 2015

  Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity

  New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.
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  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.
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  27 March 2015

  Grupa Azoty's Largest Project

  A €425M project will build Europe's largest PDH unit, a power plant, and expand port facilities, boosting revenue by €500M annually and creating 200 permanent jobs. Completion expected by 2019.
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  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.
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  5 December 2014

  OMV Completes Butadiene Plant Upgrade in Austria

  The upgraded plant now produces 60,000 tonnes/year of butadiene, completed on time and under budget. A new butadiene plant in Germany is set to be commissioned in Q2 2015.