Olefins news (page 5)

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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.
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  11 September 2014

  BASF Opens Butadiene Plant in Antwerp

  The new plant doubles butadiene capacity in Europe, securing internal supply and enhancing market position. It integrates the C4 value chain, serving industries like synthetic rubber and plastics.
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  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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  15 May 2014

  Infinita and Musim Mas Partner to Restart Biodiesel Production in Spain

  The agreement will boost competitiveness and secure the future of biodiesel plants in Ferrol and Castellón, which faced economic challenges since 2011. Production capacity totals 900,000 tons annually.
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  15 May 2014

  OMV Invests EUR 30M to Expand Butadiene Production in Schwechat

  The expanded butadiene plant in Schwechat began operations on May 2, 2014, increasing capacity by 30% to 60,000 tons annually, enhancing synergies and competitive position in petrochemicals.
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  11 January 2013

  Evonik Expands C4 Product Capacity

  Investing hundreds of millions, Evonik boosts 1-butene, butadiene, and MTBE production by 325,000 tons, creating 40 jobs. Expansions in Marl and Antwerp to support customer growth by 2015.
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  1 January 2013

  10-Year Milestone for Tarragona PDH Plant

  The Tarragona PDH plant, operational since 2003, has produced over 2 million tons of propylene, creating 100 jobs. It supplies propylene to local polypropylene manufacturers.
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  1 October 2012

  Evonik to Boost 1-Butene Production

  Production capacity to increase by 75,000 metric tons annually, reaching 310,000 tons. Expansion supports global demand growth and enhances logistics for safe, efficient supply.
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  4 July 2012

  BASF to Build Butadiene Plant in Antwerp

  The new plant will produce 155,000 metric tons annually by 2014, addressing butadiene supply shortages and rising demand. It will create 15-20 jobs and enhance site integration, reducing logistics needs.
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  1 April 2011

  Evonik Opens Isobutene Plant in Antwerp

  The new facility in Antwerp produces 110,000 metric tons of high-purity isobutene annually, tripling capacity. The process is eco-friendly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in C4 production.
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  5 March 2009

  BASF and Dow Complete Start-Up of HPPO Plant in Antwerp

  The world's largest HPPO plant is now operational, offering significant economic and environmental benefits, including reduced wastewater, lower energy usage, and simplified raw material integration.
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  19 February 2004

  Technip Secures €260M Contract to Upgrade Normandy Refinery

  The contract includes engineering, procurement, and construction of a distillate hydrocracking unit and a hydrogen production unit, aiming to reduce heavy fuel oil output and minimize environmental impact.