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1/19/2022
BASF to expand European production for hexamethylenediamine and polyamide 6,6
 BASF SE (Ludwigshafgen, Germany) decided to build a new hexamethylene diamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France. The new plant is set to increase BASF’s HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons per year (m.t./yr). Production is expected to start in 2024. Furthermore, BASF will expand its polyamide 6,6 production in Freiburg, Germany starting 2022. »
Arkema to increase elastomer production capacity in Serquigny, France
Arkema S.A. (Colombes, France) announced a 25% increase in its global Pebax elastomer production capacity by investing in the Serquigny site in France. This investment will notably enable increased production of the bio-circular Pebax Rnew and traditional Pebax ranges. This new capacity will produce a variety of highly specialized grades to meet growing demand in numerous demanding applications. »
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Albemarle joins forces with microwave-plasma specialist 6K to develop novel battery materials
Albemarle Corporation (Charlotte, N.C.) and 6K, an emerging leader of microwave-controlled plasma technology, announced they have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to explore the use of 6K's patented UniMelt advanced, sustainable materials production platform to develop novel lithium battery materials through potentially disruptive manufacturing processes. »
 
Evonik to build world's first industrial-scale production plant for rhamnolipids
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) is investing a three-digit million-euro sum in the construction of a new production plant for bio-based and fully biodegradable rhamnolipids. The decision to build the plant follows a breakthrough in Evonik's research and development. Rhamnolipids are biosurfactants and serve as active ingredients in shower gels and detergents. …»
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PPG in collaboration with Cellforce Group to develop sustainable battery cells
PPG (Pittsburgh, Pa.) announced that it has partnered with Cellforce Group, which is a joint venture between Porsche and CUSTOMCELLS, to develop exclusive sustainable battery-cell solutions to better serve the electric vehicle and mobility segment. PPG will supply cathode binder systems, which are free of N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) solvent, to the Cellforce Group. »
 
Lummus to license MTBE and alkylation technologies for Lukoil's Perm refinery
Lummus Technology (Houston) has been awarded a contract from LUKOIL Permnefteorgsintez for a new integrated methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and alkylation plant at LUKOIL's refinery in Perm, Russia. The MTBE unit will use Lummus' CDEtherol technology and the alkylation unit will use Lummus' innovative CDAlky technology. Lummus' scope includes technology licensing, basic engineering, technical services and proprietary equipment supply. »
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