The Netherlandsprovinciegroningen.nl
The Province of Groningen is a regional public authority in the northern Netherlands. It oversees spatial planning, infrastructure, permitting, and economic development, including major industrial and port areas such as Delfzijl and Eemshaven managed by Groningen Seaports. The region forms part of the Chemport Europe industrial cluster, which hosts chemical, energy, and logistics activities.
In the context of the chemical industry, the province supports the transition to more sustainable production through policy, infrastructure development, and selective public co‑financing alongside national and EU programs. Focus areas include green chemistry, hydrogen, bio‑based feedstocks, electrification, and circularity, with efforts aimed at reducing industrial emissions and strengthening regional value chains. The Province of Groningen collaborates with companies, investors, ports, and knowledge institutions to facilitate new projects, scale‑ups, and the utilities and connections needed for industrial operations.
chemXplore tracks 3 projects involving Province of Groningen, of which 2 are active.
Province of Groningen's role on them: Investor / Financier.
1 new construction and 1 expansion.
1 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.
Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on 1 of these 2 projects For subscribers
Targeting: Benzene (1), Carbon dioxide (1), Methanol (1), Plastic waste (1), Toluene (1), o-Xylene (1)
Convert plastic waste into about 10,000 t/y of renewable aromatic oil and downstream benzene, phthalic anhydride and aromatics for circular supply chains; first plant operational early 2028.
First commercial ICCP plant in Delfzijl will process 20,000 t/yr mixed plastic into ~10,000 t/y BTX aromatic oil and ~8,000 t/y by-products, cutting GHG 70–80%.
First commercial plant directly converting mixed plastic waste into 10,000 t/yr BTX plus 8,000 t by-products; construction begins early 2027, start-up mid‑2028.
The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction follows a seven-year development phase. Completion is due in 2028.
Avantium's FDCA plant progresses with successful MMF production. Secured €20M financing and launching €65M equity raise to support commercialization.
The new plant will convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics, reducing carbon emissions. The €80M funding includes equity, debt financing, and grants, highlighting confidence in the innovative approach.
A new CO2 injection method boosts bio-methanol production to 15,000 tons, creating jobs and aligning with regional sustainability goals. The project receives over €110,000 in grants.
The new facility will produce raw materials for high-performance fertilizers. The project, supported by a €800,000 subsidy, aims to secure existing jobs and foster strategic partnerships.
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