Sodium hydroxide news

• 6 February 2023

  Covestro Launches New Chlorine Plant in Tarragona

  The new plant uses ODC technology, cutting energy use by 25% and CO2 emissions by 22,000 tons annually. It boosts MDI production, creates 50 jobs, and strengthens Tarragona's chemical industry.
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  23 January 2020

  Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity

  The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.
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  2 July 2018

  AkzoNobel to Upgrade Rotterdam Chlor-Alkali Plant

  The Rotterdam plant will add a second production line for chlorine and caustic soda, implement 'e-flex' technology, and enhance capacity and sustainability, with completion expected by 2021.
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  19 June 2018

  Covestro to Build Energy-Efficient Chlorine Plant in Tarragona

  The new plant in Tarragona will use oxygen-depolarized cathode technology, reducing energy consumption by 25%. This innovation, developed over two decades, will cut CO2 emissions by 22,000 tons annually.
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  11 June 2018

  Ercros to Expand Vila-seca I Chlorine Plant for Third Time

  The expansion will add 26,000 t/year capacity by mid-2019, boosting total production to 217,000 t/year. This move addresses rising demand and compensates for capacity lost due to the mercury technology ban.
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  6 April 2018

  Kemira Expands Chlor-Alkali Production in Finland

  The expansion will meet the growing demand for sodium hydroxide in Finland and is set to be operational by Q4 2018, enhancing service to pulp, paper, and water treatment industries.

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  16 October 2017

  Vinnolit Expands PVC Production in Gendorf

  The Gendorf site will see increased chlorine and VCM capacity using energy-efficient technology, enhancing the value chain and reducing VCM transport, benefiting customers with more caustic soda.
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  17 May 2017

  Ercros Gains Approval to Expand Chlorine Production in Sabiñánigo

  The Aragonese Institute for Environmental Management approved a 12M euro investment to expand chlorine production using membrane technology, offsetting closures of mercury-based plants.
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  6 April 2016

  INOVYN to Convert Stenungsund Chlorine Production to Membrane Technology

  The project aims for completion by end-2017, aligning with the company's Chlorine Strategy. Investments in Belgium and Sweden will enhance sustainability and phase out mercury cellroom production.
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  15 March 2016

  Ercros to Invest €28M in Sabiñánigo Factory

  The investment will fund a new chlorine and caustic soda plant, expand TCCA production, and enhance existing facilities. The factory employs 204 people and focuses on chlorine derivatives and R&D.
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  1 December 2015

  Brückl Plant Electrolysis Expansion

  Two new membrane electrolyzers were commissioned, enhancing energy efficiency, capacity, and environmental impact, with CO2 savings of 5,326 tonnes annually.
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  30 October 2015

  SPOLCHEMIE to Implement Membrane Electrolysis

  The new plant, operational in late 2016, will produce 60,000dmt of KOH and 43,000dmt of NaOH, replacing mercury electrolysis to meet EU environmental standards and enhance market position.
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  24 September 2015

  KEM ONE Starts Electrolysis Conversion in Lavéra

  The €150M project to modernize chlor-alkali units will enhance production quality, reduce energy use, and meet EU regulations, with completion expected by end of 2016.
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  22 October 2014

  BorsodChem Upgrades to Eco-Friendly Chlorine Technology

  The company is replacing its mercury-based chlorine unit with a membrane plant by Dec 2017. A new 8000 m3 caustic soda tank will be operational from Jan 2015 to ensure stable supplies.
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  23 September 2014

  ENERGOCHEMICA SE to Build Membrane Electrolysis Plant in Eastern Slovakia

  The new facility will produce chlorine products and sodium hydroxide, creating 80 jobs. It replaces outdated mercury electrolysis, aligning with EU regulations, and preserves 100 existing jobs.
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  6 May 2014

  AkzoNobel Opens Energy-Efficient Chlorine Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Frankfurt boosts chlorine capacity by 50%, cuts ecological footprint by 20%, and reduces energy use by 30% per ton. It supports sustainability and strengthens market position.
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  13 November 2013

  Electrolysis Plant Permit Extended for Spolana

  The Czech authorities extended the electrolysis plant permit until June 2017, requiring technological updates by March 2017. This decision supports both environmental and economic interests.
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  6 February 2012

  AkzoNobel Expands Global MCA Capacity

  AkzoNobel boosts MCA production at Delfzijl and Taixing plants to over 100,000 MT/year each, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in key markets like agrochemicals and surfactants.
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  1 February 2011

  AkzoNobel Invests EUR 140M to Upgrade Chlorine Production

  The upgrade to membrane electrolysis tech will boost capacity by 50%, cut eco-footprint by 30%, and meet strong demand. The new plant will start in Q4 2013, increasing annual chlorine output to 250 kilotons.
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  29 July 2009

  Vinnolit Completes Membrane Electrolysis Conversion

  The conversion boosts chlorine capacity to 430,000 metric tonnes annually, enhances PVC raw material supply, and improves caustic soda delivery, while increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
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  26 September 2006

  Akzo Nobel Opens Major Chemical Plants in the Netherlands

  The new plants in Delfzijl mark the end of regular Dutch chlorine transports and highlight a successful public/private partnership, with significant government support and advanced membrane cell technology.
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  20 September 2004

  Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl

  The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.
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  1 May 2004

  INEOS Chlor awards FEED contract for UK chlor-alkali plant

  The new plant at Runcorn will use BiChlor technology to produce 400,000 tons of chlorine annually. Fluor will manage the project, collaborating with Uhde GMBH and INEOS Chlor engineers.