Polyolefins news (page 2)

• 31 March 2020

  Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects

  Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
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  14 December 2019

  Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility

  The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
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  4 November 2019

  Alpla Enters HDPE Recycling

  The company expands its recycling operations by acquiring two Spanish HDPE recycling plants, increasing capacity to 35,000 tonnes annually, and aims to enhance sustainable packaging production.
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  4 October 2019

  Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling

  A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  20 September 2019

  LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility

  The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
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  10 September 2019

  Borealis Breaks Ground on New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new plant in Kallo will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, enhancing supply, efficiency, and sustainability. It will create 100 full-time jobs and boost the regional economy.

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  18 June 2019

  LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics

  The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
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  13 May 2019

  ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant

  The Newport expansion boosts Santoprene™ elastomer capacity by 25%, creating 35 full-time jobs and supporting 130 construction jobs. Santoprene™ enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability.
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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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  6 May 2019

  BOP Expands PP Capacity in Plock, Poland

  PP capacity increased by 20% to 480,000 tons annually. Total polyolefin capacity now 900,000 tons. Investment includes logistics improvements, meeting rising demand and enhancing supply reliability.
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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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  6 December 2018

  Borealis Expands PP Capacity in Europe

  Increasing PP capacity in Kallo and Beringen, Belgium, to meet rising demand in packaging and automotive sectors. New PDH plant in Kallo to supply feedstock via pipeline.
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  4 June 2018

  DuPont Invests $400M to Expand Tyvek® Production in Luxembourg

  The expansion will add a new building and third operating line by 2021 to meet growing global demand for Tyvek® in various markets, including construction, protective garments, medical packaging, and graphics.
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  30 May 2018

  Mitsui Chemicals and Prime Polymer Launch New PP Compounds Company in Netherlands

  The new company will be Mitsui Chemicals’ first European base for automotive-use PP compounds, starting June 2020, to meet rising demand for lightweight materials due to stricter environmental regulations.
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  19 February 2018

  Poligal Launches New Plant in Poland

  The new plant in Skarbimierz features a 5-layer extrusion line, boosting production by 40,000 tonnes/year. It aims to enhance service in Central Europe and support growth and innovation.
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  13 September 2017

  Sabic Expands in Europe with New Polypropylene Facilities

  New pilot plant and extrusion facility in Geleen to drive innovation in polypropylene products, supporting sustainable solutions for automotive, healthcare, packaging, and more.
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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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  11 May 2017

  Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex

  The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.
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  11 January 2017

  Coolrec Opens Plastics Compounding Plant in Emmen

  The new plant refines recycled plastic pellets for consumer goods, enhancing sustainability and supporting the circular economy with high-value secondary raw materials.
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  16 November 2016

  Sabic's New PP Pilot Plant to Address Industry Needs

  The new pilot plant in Sittard-Geleen will use gas-phase polymerization to develop advanced polypropylene materials for various industries, with construction by Zeton and a focus on innovation and market needs.
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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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  9 June 2016

  Poligal's Skarbimierz Plant Construction Progressing

  The plant will feature an 8.7m Brückner BOPP line and metallization capacity. Installation and trials are set for Q4, with production starting early 2017. Recruitment and training are ongoing.
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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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  28 April 2016

  Biffa Polymers Invests £6.5M to Double Output in Wilton

  The new rHDPE line will double food-grade plastic output to 20,000 tonnes annually, addressing market demand and reducing the need to send UK scrap plastic abroad for processing. Operational by early 2017.
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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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  8 September 2015

  Slovnaft Installs New LDPE4 Production Technology

  The new LDPE4 unit boosts polyethylene production by 40,000 tons annually, enhancing quality, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Commercial production starts early 2016.
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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.