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From old tires to new car parts: Neste, Borealis and Covestro aim at closing the loop for automotive industry
The collaboration aims at driving circularity in plastics value chains and the automotive industry. When no longer fit for use, tires are liquefied by means of chemical recycling and then processed...
Borealis is set to install a semi-commercial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium
Borealis announces the semi-commercial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium. Set for construction during 2024, it is expected to be fully operationa...
Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production at its site in Porvoo, Finland
EUR 4.5 million investment in its steam cracker producing base chemicals at production site in Porvoo, Finland Cracker furnace modifications ensure increase of use of renewable and recycled raw ma...
Antwerp@C project takes a major next step towards halving CO2 footprint at Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Port Of Antwerp →Antwerp@C has the ambition to support industries’ efforts towards a 50% CO2 emissions’ reduction within the Port of Antwerp by 2030 through the creation of a common CO2 infrastructure.
Construction of world-scale propane dehydrogenation plant in Kallo, Belgium: important project milestone reached
Port Of Antwerp →One of the largest equipment ever delivered to the Port of Antwerp in one piece delivered to Borealis production location in Kallo
Borealis producing certified renewable polypropylene at own facilities in Belgium
Port Of Antwerp →EverMinds™ in practice: Another milestone reached in Borealis’ efforts to advance the circular economy. Kallo and Beringen production sites receive ISCC Plus certification. Collaboration with upstr...
Borealis awards Engineering Services (EPCM) contract to Maire Tecnimont Group for new world-scale propane dehydrogenation plant in Belgium
Port Of Antwerp →Borealis awarded Tecnimont with the engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM) and commissioning services contract for a new 750,000 t/y propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in Kallo,...
Borealis increases PP capacity in Europe; strengthens commitment towards European customer base
Port Of Antwerp →Borealis is increasing its PP capacity in Europe by expanding the capacity of its PP plant in Kallo, Belgium, by 80kt and engineering the expansion of its PP plant in Beringen, Belgium.
Borealis to build new, world-scale 750,000 tonne/year propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in Belgium
Port Of Antwerp →The PDH plant will have a targeted production capacity of 750,000 tonne per year, making it one of the largest and most efficient facilities in the world. The Borealis Kallo location was selected d...
Borealis Selects Jacobs to Conduct Engineering Study for Chemical Plant in Belgium
Port Of Antwerp →Proposed plant would be one of the largest in the world with annual capacity of 740 kilotons
Borealis to proceed to next phase for new, world-scale propane dehydrogenation plant in Belgium
Port Of Antwerp →Borealis announces that it will move to the FEED-phase for a new, world-scale propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant. The facility is planned to be located at the existing Borealis production site in ...
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Borealis is a provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers. Borealis is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and operates in over 120 countries with around 5,300 employees worldwide, generating EUR 7.5 billion in sales revenue in 2012. The International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of Abu Dhabi owns 64% of the company, the remaining 36% is owned by OMV, the leading energy group in the European growth belt. Borealis provides services and products to customers around the world in collaboration with Borouge, a joint venture with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
Building on the Borstar® and BorlinkTM technologies and 50 years of experience in polyolefins, Borealis and Borouge support key industries including infrastructure, automotive and advanced packaging. The Borouge plant expansion in Abu Dhabi will be fully operational by mid-2014 with a total annual capacity of 4.5 million tonnes. After this Borealis and Borouge will have approximately 8 million tonnes of polyolefin capacity.
Borealis offers a wide range of base chemicals, including melamine, phenol, acetone, ethylene and propylene servicing a wide range of industries. Together with Borouge the two companies will produce approximately 6 million tonnes of Base Chemicals in 2014.
Borealis also creates real value for the agricultural industry with a large portfolio of fertilizers. The company distributes approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year.
Borealis and Borouge aim to proactively benefit society by taking on real societal challenges and offering real solutions. Both companies are committed to the principles of Responsible Care®, an initiative to improve safety performance within the chemical industry, and contribute to solve the world's water and sanitation challenges through product innovation and their Water for the WorldTM programme.
Borealis EverMinds
Launched in 2018, EverMinds™ is an umbrella brand uniting the wide range of Borealis activities and initiatives aimed at making plastics more circular. As a dedicated platform, EverMinds promotes a circular mind-set among all Borealis stakeholders. The platform encompasses proprietary Borealis technologies as well as established brands such as Purpolen™ and Dipolen™. It facilitates deeper collaboration between Borealis and its partners in order to develop innovative and sustainable polyolefins solutions based on the circular model of recycling, re-use and design for circularity. EverMinds also extends to pioneering corporate programmes such as Project STOP, and engagement in industry initiatives like the Polyolefins Circular Economy Platform (PCEP), and Project CEFLEX. www.borealiseverminds.com
