Keyword: Acids

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Sustainable Succinic Acid

31.10.2013 - Bio-Based Building Blocks - The need to reduce dependency on fossil resources, a growing world population and an increased concern for the environment are driving companies to...

Plant Construction & Process Technology

Peter Greven Starts Up new Production Facility for Ester Lubricants

06.08.2013 - Peter Greven, a leading producer of oleochemical additives with sites in Germany, the Netherlands and Malaysia, is starting up a new production facility for ester lubricants at its...

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Peter Greven Starts Up New Production Facility for Ester Lubricants

21.06.2013 - Peter Greven, a leading producer of oleochemical additives with sites in Germany, the Netherlands and Malaysia, is starting up a new production facility for ester lubricants at its...

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Arkema Announces Start-up of its Acrylic Acid Capacity Expansion at Texas Site

05.06.2013 - In line with previous announcements, Arkema has brought on stream additional acrylic acid capacity at its Clear Lake, Texas, site. A ramp-up period is planned to continue over the...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Scottish Ingenuity

29.01.2013 - A Raw Diamond - Soon after BASF acquired Cognis three years ago in a €3 billion deal, it set itself the objective of becoming a major global player in the world market for omega-3...

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Novozymes Develops Fungus to Produce Biochemicals

17.08.2012 - Novozymes has developed a fungus that enables production of malic acid from renewable raw materials instead of oil. Malic acid is used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry and...

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Evonik Commences Construction of Methionine Complex in Singapore

02.08.2012 - Evonik Industries is right on schedule with its plans to expand amino-acid production for animal feed - one of its core businesses. A symbolic ground-breaking ceremony in Singapore...

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BASF to Sell Share in JV PEC-Rhin to GPN

24.01.2012 - BASF has signed a contract to sell its 50%-share in PEC-Rhin in Ottmarsheim, France, to its joint venture partner GPN, a member of the French Total Group. PEC-Rhin produces CAN/AN...