Carbon dioxyde news

• Hitachi and Asco to Supply CO2 Liquefaction Plant for Swiss Energy Project

  21 May 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  A new plant will capture and liquefy CO2 from a Swiss biogas facility, reducing emissions and fossil CO2 reliance. The liquid CO2 will be used in various industrial and commercial applications.
• Holcim and thyssenkrupp Begin Construction on Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant in Germany

  22 April 2024

  SpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  Construction starts on a carbon-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf, using "pure oxyfuel" tech to capture CO2. The plant aims to cut emissions by 1.2 million tons annually, operational by 2028.
• bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project

  22 February 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The Teesside project aims for 1.2GW blue hydrogen by 2030, capturing up to 99.99% CO2 with OASE® technology. It targets decarbonizing industry and heavy transport, with operations planned for 2028.
• Air Liquide Invests €40M to Boost Efficiency and Cut CO₂ at Stade Site

  8 February 2024

  Industrial gasses

  

  Investing €40M, the company will modernize assets, add CO₂ recycling, and improve energy efficiency by 15%, cutting emissions by 15,000 tonnes/year at its Stade, Germany site by 2024.
• EU Outlines Plan for Carbon Management to Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050

  6 February 2024

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The EU aims to cut emissions by 90% by 2040, develop CO2 storage, and create a CO2 market. Actions include regulatory frameworks, funding, research, and international cooperation.

• Hycamite Begins Construction of Customer Sample Facility in Finland

  17 January 2024

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The facility will demonstrate methane-splitting technology, producing hydrogen and carbon without greenhouse gases. It will have a capacity of 2,000 tons of hydrogen and 6,000 tons of carbon annually.
• Topsoe to Supply Technology for Essar's £360 Million Carbon Capture Project in Chester, UK

  22 December 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & Circular

  

  The carbon capture facility at Stanlow refinery will be operational by 2028, capturing 1 million tons of CO2 annually, with CO2 sequestered in Liverpool Bay's depleted gas fields.
• Eni Enhances UK CCS Leadership with HyNet Expansion and New Government Initiatives

  21 December 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The UK launches "CCUS Vision" to boost carbon capture, aiming for 20-30 million tonnes stored annually by 2030, creating 50,000 jobs. HyNet and Bacton hubs to store 500 million tonnes of CO2.
• UK Invests £20 Billion to Develop Competitive Carbon Capture Market

  20 December 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The UK aims to create a competitive carbon capture market by 2035, boosting the economy by £5 billion annually by 2050, supporting 50,000 jobs by 2030, and storing 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
• Air Liquide to Build CO₂ Capture Unit in Rotterdam

  19 December 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The new unit will use Cryocap™ technology to capture CO₂ from a hydrogen plant, transport it via Porthos, and store it in North Sea gas fields, reducing emissions by 2.5 million tons annually.
• Neste receives energy investment aid for green hydrogen project

  28 November 2023

  Biobased & CircularRefineryIndustrial gasses

  

  The Finnish Ministry granted EUR 1.96M for a 120MW electrolyzer project at Porvoo refinery. The project aims to produce green hydrogen and recover heat for district heating. Decision expected in 2024.
• Porthos Launches First CO2 Storage Project in Rotterdam

  18 November 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  Porthos will invest €1.3 billion in a CO2 transport and storage system in Rotterdam, operational by 2026. It will store 2.5 Mton CO2 annually for 15 years, aiding Dutch climate goals.
• Air Products to Build Europe's Largest Blue Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  6 November 2023

  EnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The new facility will capture CO2 from existing plants, connect to the Porthos system for storage, and help meet Dutch climate targets, supporting industry and mobility transition in Rotterdam.
• bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project

  24 October 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  H2Teesside aims for 1.2GW hydrogen by 2030, aiding local decarbonization. The project leverages North Sea gas and carbon capture, targeting low-cost, efficient hydrogen production.
• thyssenkrupp nucera and Neste Reserve 120 MW Electrolyser Capacity for Porvoo Refinery

  10 October 2023

  Biobased & CircularRefineryIndustrial gasses

  

  The agreement includes six 20 MW modules for green hydrogen production at Porvoo refinery, aiming for sustainability by 2030. Neste also explores using thermal energy for district heating.
• Elyse Energy Opens E-Methanol Plant at Roches-Roussillon Hub

  21 September 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The €700M project will produce 150,000 tonnes of renewable methanol annually, cutting 207,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Construction starts in 2025, with commissioning in 2028.
• ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Produce First Ethanol from Ghent CCU Facility

  14 June 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The Ghent facility captures steelmaking gases, converting them into ethanol. It aims to produce 80M liters annually, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes, supporting the EU's 2030 Climate Target Plan.
• Messer to Launch CO2 Recycling Plant in Austria Using BASF Technology

  10 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  A new CO2 recovery plant will refine CO2 to food grade, enhancing supply reliability in Western Austria and surrounding regions, using energy-efficient, sustainable technology.
• Neste Advances Renewable Hydrogen Project in Porvoo

  3 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularRefineryIndustrial gasses

  

  The project moves to basic engineering, with production potentially starting in 2026. It aims to replace fossil-based hydrogen and generate renewable heat for district heating.
• Air Liquide and Holcim Partner to Decarbonize Belgian Cement Plant

  2 May 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & Circular

  

  The project will use CryocapTM technology to cut CO2 emissions by 1.1 million tons annually, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. The captured CO2 will be stored offshore via Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub.
• Norwegian and Norsk e-Fuel to Build E-Fuel Plant in Mosjøen

  24 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new plant will produce sustainable aviation fuels, aiming for a 45% emissions reduction by 2030. The project will use renewable energy and recycled CO2, starting production by 2026.
• INERATEC Breaks Ground on E-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt

  19 April 2023

  Energy

  

  Starting in 2024, the plant will produce 2,500 tons of e-fuels annually using CO2 and green hydrogen, contributing to climate goals and advancing sustainable mobility in aviation and shipping.
• Nippon Gases to Build CO2 Plant in Germany

  18 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  A new plant in Zörbig will purify and liquefy biogenic CO2, reducing transport emissions and enhancing supply security. The project supports sustainability and promotes workforce diversity.
• Heidelberg Materials and Linde to Build First Large-Scale CCU Facility in Cement Industry

  12 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The world's first industrial-scale CCU facility in a cement plant will start in 2025, capturing 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually for reuse in manufacturing, supported by €15 million in German government funding.
• Consortium Develops Molten Salt Regeneration for CCU

  15 February 2023

  Base chemistrySpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  The new system reduces waste and reuses carbonate salt up to 100 times, aiding the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. It received €560K funding from EIT Manufacturing.
• Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Unveils £300M Carbon Capture Project

  1 February 2023

  Biobased & CircularRefineryIndustrial gasses

  

  The £300M project will capture 85% of on-site CO2, storing over 1 million tonnes annually from 2028. It uses proven amine solvent technology and aligns with Humber's 2030 Vision for decarbonization.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant to Begin Production in 2024 in Denmark

  5 January 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  A pilot plant in Aalborg will produce sustainable aviation fuel from CO2 and green hydrogen by 2024, using new technology to simplify the process and support Denmark's green aviation transition.