Appryl (51% Elf Atochem / 49% BP Chemicals) is announcing two major investments in polypropylene. This investment represents 1 billion FF. The capacity of the Gonfreville-l’Orcher plant (Seine-Maritime, France) is being increased from 140,000 to 200,000 tonne/year by the end of 1999, producing block copolymers (propylene - ethylene). In Grangemouth (Scotland, United Kingdom), a new 250,000 tonne/year homopolymer plant is due to become operational in late 1999. The Grangemouth facility, whilst...