Staying Safe? It’s a Chlorine Thing!

In the newest video from the European chlor-alkali association, Euro Chlor, caustic soda, chlorine and their derived chemicals are shown to have a major role in keeping us safe at work and at home. From polycarbonate protective equipment to fire- resistant materials and even crime solving tools; all are thanks to chlor-alkali. The video joins … Continued

April 2019 Chlorine Production

In April 2019, the European chlorine production reached 788,975 tonnes. With 26,299 tonnes, the April 2019 average daily production was 0.5% lower than in the previous month (March 2019: 26,431 tonnes), but 4.4% higher than in April 2018 (25,183 tonnes). With 293,526 tonnes, the April 2019 caustic soda stocks were 0.02% higher than in the … Continued

Two new ’17 Successes’ published by Euro Chlor

Two new 17 Successes have been published by Euro Chlor, the European chlor-alkali association, bringing the total to 15 out of 17. In order to continue to highlight chlor-alkali’s importance to Europe’s workforce, Euro Chlor has recently launched the new ‘Successes’ to add to those already existing at www.17successes.com The farmer who uses chlorine things to … Continued

March 2019 Chlorine Production

With 26,369 tonnes, the March 2019 average daily production was 6.3% lower than in the previous month (February 2019: 28,147 tonnes), and 2.5% higher than in March 2018 (25,730 tonnes). With 291,629 tonnes, the March 2019 caustic soda stocks were 1.7% higher than in the previous month (February 2019: 286,760 tonnes), and 30,946 tonnes above … Continued

Euro Chlor submits response to consultation on ETS

Emission Trading System consultation finishes in May The Euro Chlor Energy Task Force is currently finalising its contribution to the public consultation for the revision of the Emission Trading System (ETS) State aid Guidelines being conducted by the European Commission’s (EC) Directorate-General for Competition before the deadline of 16 May. The EC adopted these Guidelines in 2012 in the … Continued

The law of purity: salt, water and electricity

As part of their ‘Elements’ magazine, Austrian member company Donau Chemie have prepared a tale that helps to reveal the chemistry going on in every chlor-alkali plant and the eventual fate of these chemicals as they end up in a swimming pool. Called ‘The love story of ions‘ and written by Joachim Maier, Production Manager … Continued

February 2019 Chlorine Production

In February 2019, the European chlorine production stood at 788,820 tonnes. With 28,172 tonnes, the February 2019 average daily production was 1.2% higher than in the previous month (January 2019: 27,839 tonnes), and 0.8% higher than in February 2018 (27,940 tonnes). With 286,760 tonnes, the February 2019 caustic soda stocks were 5.1% higher than in … Continued

Three new ’17 Successes’ published by Euro Chlor

Industry programme highlights important role of chlor-alkali for Europe’s workforce Three new 17 Successes have been published by Euro Chlor, the European chlor-alkali association, bringing the total to 13 out of 17. In order to continue to highlight chlor-alkali’s importance to Europe’s workforce, Euro Chlor has recently launched three new Successes to add to those already … Continued

23rd World Chlor-alkali Conference, Singapore, 20-21 June 2019

Networking opportunities and industry-focused agenda topics are just two key highlights of the 23rd World Chlor-alkali Conference by ICIS and Tecnon OrbiChem. This year’s theme will focus on “Assessing the future pathway of the industry amidst volatility” Session highlights: What drives the future direction of the caustic soda market? Global perspectives on chlor-alkali with a … Continued

January 2019 Chlorine Production

With 27,812 tonnes, the January 2019 average daily production was 9.0% higher than in the previous month (December 2018: 25,504 tonnes), and 2.3% higher than in January 2018 (27,196 tonnes). With 272,183 tonnes, the January 2019 caustic soda stocks were 12.6% higher than in the previous month (December 2018: 241,706 tonnes), and 17,410 tonnes above … Continued