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28 May 2026
SkyNRG and KLM start construction of Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant
Construction begins on DSL-01. First commercial-scale SAF plant to secure non‑recourse financing; aims for ~100,000 t/yr by 2028 via HEFA from low‑quality feedstocks, >100 jobs and €16M JTF support.
28 April 2026
Clariant launches CATOFIN 1000 PDH catalyst
New PDH catalyst improves selectivity and productivity vs 310 series, extends lifetime, cuts tar precursors up to 20% to reduce fouling and works with CLARITY monitoring
9 April 2026
Technip Energies wins Long Son Petrochemicals ethane-conversion contract
Contract to convert a Vietnamese steam cracker from naphtha to ethane: EPC/EP services, site support and burners using USC and HRS tech to boost selectivity, efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
3 April 2026
Borealis Kallo PDH2 2025 update
Project surpassed 97% construction and precommissioning in 2025; remaining insulation and commissioning work. Start-up planned for H2 2026.
12 February 2026
SkyNRG Begins Construction of Delfzijl SAF Plant
The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction starts after securing non-recourse project financing.
15 January 2026
Dangote Refinery Achieves 50m Litres Daily PMS Output
The refinery sustains 50m litres daily, supports economic stability, plans expansion, and exports Euro 5 fuels. Local refining reduces import reliance and stabilizes prices.
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15 December 2025
Borealis Settles Kallo PDH2 Dispute
Borealis and IREM Group settle contract dispute, ending arbitration and allowing both parties to proceed.
8 December 2025
ExxonMobil, Aramco, Samref Sign Agreement for Refinery Upgrade and Petrochemical Expansion
The agreement explores upgrading Samref refinery, enhancing energy efficiency, and expanding into a petrochemical complex, subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals.
6 November 2025
Topsoe Partners with NXTClean Fuels for Major U.S. SAF and Renewable Diesel Project
The project in Oregon will use Topsoe's technologies to produce 50,000 barrels/day of renewable diesel and SAF, aiming for operation by 2029, pending final investment decision.
22 September 2025
KazMunayGas and Lummus Technology Launch Digital Center in Atyrau
The new center will focus on technology transfer, personnel training, and industrial safety, enhancing skills for modern petrochemical processes.
5 August 2025
TECNIMONT Signs Tengiz Gas Separation Complex Project in Kazakhstan
The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex will support the Silleno petrochemical plant, enhancing Kazakhstan's industrial growth with advanced gas and petrochemical technology. Completion by Q1 2029.
18 June 2025
Borealis PDH2 Project Update: Kallo, Belgium
The project is 90% complete, with full mechanical completion in 2025. Start-up is set for Q2 2026. Social compliance measures are ongoing.
1 August 2024
Gunvor and VARO to Develop SAF Facility in Rotterdam
The SAF facility will process various feedstocks, produce SAF or HVO, and leverage existing infrastructure. Completion of FEED is expected in Q4 2024, supporting aviation's decarbonization goals.
7 September 2023
VARO Invests $600m in Rotterdam SAF Facility to Meet 7% of EU's 2030 Target
The new facility will produce 245 kt p.a. of SAF, starting Q4 2026, supporting EU decarbonization and creating 70 green jobs. It aligns with strategic growth in biofuels and partnerships with airlines.
22 December 2022
Polimery Police Nears Completion with First Propane Delivery
The first 22,000 tonnes of propane have been delivered to the new gas terminal in Police, Poland, marking a key milestone in the final phase of the Polimery Police chemical complex project.
28 November 2022
Maire Tecnimont Secures €80M EPCM Contract at Corinth Refinery
The €80M contract involves engineering, procurement, and construction management for a new C3 splitter unit to produce polymer-grade propylene at the Corinth Refinery in Greece.
9 June 2020
Milestone Reached in Borealis' PDH Plant Construction in Belgium
A 105m, 1,600-ton propylene splitter was delivered to Kallo, Belgium. The new PDH plant will produce 750 kilotons annually, starting by end of 2022, enhancing olefins and polyolefins production.
16 January 2020
WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany
The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 September 2015
Neste Begins Construction of Bio LPG Facility in Rotterdam
The new facility will produce 40,000 tonnes of Bio LPG annually, reducing carbon footprints without equipment changes. SHV Energy will distribute it across Europe, supporting sustainability goals.
