Leuna biorefinery starts production of wood chemicals
Chemicals made from wood instead of oil: the Finnish company UPM wants to set new standards with its biorefinery. The company is investing 1.2 billion euros in Leuna.
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63,000 jobs at risk - Ost-Chemie urges quick help
The chemical industry in eastern Germany is in a serious crisis. Employers and trade unions are warning of the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and are demanding swift action from the federal government.
Eastern chemicals crisis - "Chemical summit" planned in Böhlen
The East German chemical industry is under pressure. Why there should now be a summit with economics ministers and demands to the federal government.
Verbio optimistic about the new year after a year of losses
After a loss of around 138 million euros, biofuel producer Verbio is once again optimistic about the new financial year. What the Management Board says about the market recovery and the planned return to the SDAX.
Concern for the Central German chemical triangle
Is an entire region on the brink of collapse? Politicians are sounding the alarm because companies are pulling out - with consequences for an entire sector of the economy.
Job cuts at Wacker - effects for Nünchritz unclear
Across the Group, almost one in ten jobs is to be cut. The company operates Saxony's largest chemical plant in Nünchritz.
Energy producer Verbio with profit slump
The biofuel manufacturer Verbio earned significantly less last year, but sees opportunities for a quick recovery. Why the Executive Board still wants to suspend the dividend payment.
Haseloff calls for relaxation of the ban on combustion engines
Minister President Haseloff warns against overly rigid rules regarding the ban on combustion engines. The eastern states also discuss the future of industrial sectors. A dispute over a river looms at the conference.
Dow closes plants: concern in other sectors
The US chemical company Dow wants to close parts of its plants in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. Associations fear a domino effect in the region.
IHK is concerned about the chemical industry in Central Germany
The US chemical company Dow wants to close parts of its plants in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. Associations fear a domino effect in the region.
Dow closes chemical plants in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt
The US chemical company Dow plans to close individual plants in Böhlen in Saxony and Schkopau in Saxony-Anhalt by the end of 2027. According to the company, around 550 regular employees in the two federal states will be affected.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Chemical park boss: "Disaster with an announcement"
The chemical industry is under pressure. The Managing Director of the Leuna Chemical Park is calling for a different energy policy and is relying on Russian gas.
Major concerns about Dow chemical company sites
The US chemical company Dow is putting several sites to the test. These include two in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. There is great concern in the region. The federal government should act immediately.
Chemical industry in Saxony is weakening - calls for a new start
Saxony's chemical industry is clearly operating at full capacity. This not only puts jobs at risk - but also the future of entire locations.
IG Metall criticizes plant closures at Contitech
Continental spar Contitech wants to close five plants in four federal states. IG Metall is appalled and is making clear demands.
One of the largest hydrogen projects is being built in Piesteritz
Projects for the production of green hydrogen are currently being developed at numerous locations in Germany. The aim is to supply energy-intensive industry in the future.
Wacker Chemie feels weakness in demand
Customers in the automotive and construction industries are hesitant to place orders, sales in Asia are slumping and solar silicon is less in demand. There are also rays of hope for Wacker Chemie.
Ontras invests in hydrogen core network in Central Germany
The transmission system operator Ontras is involved in the future hydrogen core network in Central Germany with an investment volume in the mid three-digit million range.
Saxony's chemical industry generates sales of 3.8 billion euros
Saxony's chemical industry generates 4.5% of Saxony's annual turnover. State Secretary for Economic Affairs emphasizes the importance of the industry.
Sunfire celebrates 100 million loan
The Dresden-based company Sunfire sees its commitment to green hydrogen confirmed by a loan from the European Investment Bank EIB. On Friday, the cooperation was once again ceremoniously sealed in Dresden. The EIB is granting Sunfire a loan of up to 100 million euros. The company intends to use this ..
Federal funding for large-scale research center in Merseburg
The federally funded large-scale research center for the transformation of the chemical industry (CTC) will be located in Merseburg (Saxony-Anhalt).