Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid) news

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3 July 2026

Aurubis opens Complex Recycling Hamburg plant for strategic metals

New unit processes copper, lead and sulfur in one plant, raising recycling capacity and EU supply-chain resilience.
11 May 2026

Aurubis reports stronger Q2 and raises full-year forecast

Q2 operating EBT €121m (+15% q/q); H1 EBT €226m; H1 EBITDA €351m (+3%). Net cash flow €161m, down on higher inventories. ROCE 8.1% as €1.7bn projects near completion; new recycling plants ramping up.
30 March 2026

LANXESS hikes sulfur-based product prices 40%

Immediate average 40% price increase on sulfur-based products (sulfuric acid, oleum, sodium bisulfite) due to higher sulfur, logistics and energy costs; adjustment needed to secure supplies.
11 September 2025

Aurubis Secures €200M EIB Loan for Recycling and Copper Expansion

EIB funds will boost copper refining in Bulgaria and recycling in Hamburg, supporting EU's critical raw materials strategy and enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience.
3 September 2025

Asahi Kasei Introduces PFAS-Free Polyamides and CFRP Recycling at K-Show 2025

Showcasing innovations in carbon fiber recycling, bio-based materials, and lightweight automotive solutions at K 2025, focusing on sustainability and streamlined production.
4 January 2012

BASF Completes World's Largest Oleum/Sulphuric Acid Plant

The new plant in Antwerp will produce 420,000 tons of SO3 annually, converting it into oleum and sulphuric acid, essential for plastic production.

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