bp news

• 15 September 2024

  bp and Iberdrola Approve 25MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Castellón

  The 25 MW green hydrogen project at Castellón refinery will be operational by late 2026, funded by 15M euros from the EU. It aims to decarbonize industry and create up to 500 construction jobs.
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  2 September 2024

  Technip Energies to design low-carbon hydrogen facility for bp in Teesside, UK

  H2Teesside aims for 1.2 GW low-carbon hydrogen, capturing 2M tonnes CO₂ annually. It supports UK decarbonization, economic growth, and integrates with regional projects for a 2025 investment decision.
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  22 July 2024

  Funding Approved for bp’s Lingen Green Hydrogen Project

  The project will develop a 100MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, supported by German and Lower Saxony governments, aiding industrial decarbonization and energy transition efforts.
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  6 March 2024

  bp to transform Gelsenkirchen refinery for lower-emission fuel production

  The Gelsenkirchen refinery will reduce complexity, shut down parts, and convert plants to process biogenic materials, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by up to 500,000 tonnes annually from 2026.
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  22 February 2024

  bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project

  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.
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  24 October 2023

  bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project

  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.

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  15 December 2021

  bp Awards Engineering Contracts for UK Carbon Capture Projects

  Two consortiums will design and submit plans for a UK power station and carbon capture plant, with one selected for construction in 2023, aiming to support the UK's net zero goals.
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  18 March 2021

  bp to Develop UK's Largest Blue Hydrogen Facility

  The project aims for 1GW hydrogen by 2030, capturing 2M tonnes CO₂ annually. Located in Teesside, it supports decarbonization, job creation, and aligns with the UK's net-zero goals.
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  20 November 2020

  Hydrogen Consortium Seeks EU Funding

  The GET H2 Nukleus project aims to establish Germany's first public hydrogen network. EU funding is sought to support green hydrogen production, crucial for meeting climate targets and economic viability.
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  10 November 2020

  BP and Ørsted Partner for Renewable Hydrogen in Germany

  The project aims to build a 50 MW electrolyser at Lingen Refinery, powered by offshore wind, to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 80,000 tonnes annually. Operational by 2024.
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  29 June 2020

  INEOS to buy BP's aromatics and acetyls business

  The $5 billion deal includes 15 sites and 10 joint ventures, enhancing INEOS's assets and team, and expanding its footprint in the polyester and acetyls markets.
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  3 February 2016

  Zenith Energy Acquires Amsterdam Terminal from BP

  The acquired terminal in Amsterdam has over six million barrels of storage, advanced blending capabilities, and significant expansion potential. BP will remain a key customer.
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  17 November 2014

  BP to Invest $200M in Upgrading U.S. and Belgian PTA Plants

  The upgrades will enhance efficiency, reduce costs and emissions, and create 100 construction jobs in Geel. Completion is expected by 2016, benefiting local businesses and cutting emissions significantly.
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  30 June 2014

  JBF Industries Launches Europe's Largest PET Plant in Belgium

  The new PET plant in Geel, co-located with BP's PTA facility, has started production. The first line produces 216,000 m.t./year, with the second line coming online soon.
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  8 July 2013

  UK's Largest Bio-Refinery Opens in Hull

  The Hull bioethanol plant will produce 420M liters of bioethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, supporting local agriculture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 50%.
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  28 June 2012

  Vivergo's €435m Bioethanol Plant Nears Completion

  The plant will produce 420M liters of ethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, using 1.1M tonnes of local wheat. It will cut GHG by 50% and support 1,080 jobs, with a strong local economic impact.
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  1 January 1999

  Linde Builds Bayer Monoethylene Glycol Plant

  Location: EC Erdölchemie GmbH, Cologne. Capacity: 150 kt/a monoethylene glycol, 20 kt/a diethylene glycol, 2.5 kt/a triethylene glycol. Scope: Licensing, engineering, procurement, supervision. Start-up: 1999.