Sodium hypochlorite news

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  29 July 2026

  thyssenkrupp nucera delivers chlor-alkali plant to Chlorum Solutions in Palmeira, Brazil

  Skid-mounted BM2.7 zero-gap membrane plant produces >15,000 tpy chlorine, runs on renewable electricity and follows a February commissioning of a similar unit.
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  4 June 2026

  Chlorum Solutions USA acquires Eddyville chlor-alkali facility

  Acquisition secures a Midwest source of sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda; staff retained and a $70M Arizona plant is under development.
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  21 April 2026

  INEOS Inovyn to sell Italian chlor-alkali business to Esseco Industrial

  Sale covers Rosignano and Tavazzano chlor‑alkali plants; regulatory approval required, expected 2026. Seller manages sites until closing; customer/supplier terms unchanged. Rosignano R&D retained.
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  19 February 2026

  Ercros Board Rejects Bondalti Takeover Bid

  The board cites strategic misalignment, potential debt increase, and shareholder opposition as reasons for rejecting the unsolicited bid.
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  10 December 2025

  Chlorum Solutions USA to acquire Eddyville chlor-alkali plant from Cargill

  Closing expected Q2 2026; facility uses membrane technology to make sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda; current staff will remain.
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  17 December 2024

  Chlorum Solutions USA to build first U.S. chlor-alkali plant in Casa Grande, Arizona

  Small-scale $70M plant will use membrane electrolysis to make sodium hypochlorite, HCl and caustic soda for Arizona without storing liquefied chlorine, boosting local supply resilience.

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  2 October 2023

  INEOS Inovyn: First in Europe with ISCC PLUS Certified Green Hydrogen

  Antwerp site achieves ISCC PLUS certification for renewable hydrogen, enabling customers to trace sustainable materials and reduce Scope 3 emissions using wind-powered Chlor-Alkali electrolysis.
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  16 February 2023

  Ercros' New Sodium Chlorite Plant Now Operational in Sabiñánigo

  The new plant doubles production capacity, making it the largest in Europe, with over 75% of output destined for international markets.
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  24 October 2021

  Koyuncu Group Invests $150M in Chlorine Alkali Facility to Cut Turkey's Caustic Imports

  The facility in Konya will produce caustic, chlorine, and more, employing 80 initially, with a focus on reducing imports and enhancing energy efficiency. Completion is expected by early 2022.
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  14 April 2021

  Ercros to Double Sodium Chlorite Production in Sabiñánigo

  The new line will boost capacity to 11,300 t/y by Q3 2022, targeting export markets. This aligns with the 3D Plan's focus on diversification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation.
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  2 January 2021

  Ercros Unveils €69M 3D Plan for 2021-2025

  The 3D Plan focuses on Diversification, Digitalisation, and Decarbonisation, with 20 projects aimed at sustainability, competitiveness, and meeting EU climate goals, investing €92M by 2029.
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  4 October 2018

  Oman Chlorine / Union Chlorine to start Abu Dhabi caustic soda plant

  Contract signed for an Abu Dhabi ICAD plant to make caustic soda, acid and related products; trial production at 70 tpd is slated for Q3 2015.
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  18 June 2018

  Union Chlorine awards EPC to FATA for 70 t/d Abu Dhabi chlor‑alkali plant

  Greenfield ICAD‑3 plant will make 70 MT/day caustic soda plus HCl and sodium hypochlorite using bipolar membrane electrolysers; commissioning Aug 2015, commercial Oct 2015.
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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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  11 May 2016

  Biomca Opens First Sodium Hypochlorite Plant in Canary Islands

  The new plant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife produces 27,000 tons of sodium hypochlorite annually, currently operating at 66% capacity. It uses cell membrane electrolysis for efficient chlorine production.
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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.