Austrian chemical industry news

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  16 September 2025

  Novo Nordisk Advances Cagrilintide to Phase 3 Clinical Program After Positive Results

  Cagrilintide shows significant weight loss and tolerability in trials, prompting further study in the RENEW phase 3 program for obesity treatment.
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  15 September 2025

  Novo Nordisk's Wegovy® Reduces Food Noise, Enhances Mental Well-being

  Wegovy® users reported a 46% drop in constant food thoughts, improved mental health (64%), and healthier habits (80%) in a real-world survey.
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  4 September 2025

  Borealis Invests EUR 100 Million to Expand Polymer Compounding in Austria

  The investment enhances PP compounding for consumer, mobility, and infrastructure sectors, supporting performance and sustainability goals, operational by late 2026.
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  31 July 2025

  OMV Reports EUR 5.79 bn Sales in Q2 2025

  Q2 2025: Strong chemical results, low leverage, ongoing Borouge integration, and green hydrogen projects. Energy segment hit by lower oil prices; Fuels & Feedstock affected by shutdowns.
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  28 July 2025

  Borcycle™ M: Flexible Packaging Grade

  Borcycle CWT120CL, with 85% post-consumer recycled content, offers high-performance, sustainable packaging, meeting EU's 2030 recycled content targets.
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  30 June 2025

  ORLEN Secures Energy Independence, Ends Russian Oil Imports

  Since March 2025, refineries process non-Russian oil, enhancing regional energy security through global sourcing and infrastructure upgrades.

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  28 May 2025

  OMV Unveils New Technologies and Invests in 140 MW Green Hydrogen Plant

  The Schwechat refinery now hosts a ReOil plant and Austria's largest electrolyzer. A new 140 MW green hydrogen plant is planned, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions by 150,000 tons annually.
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  30 April 2025

  OMV Launches Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

  The 10 MW plant produces 1,500 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting 15,000 tons of CO2. It supports sustainable fuel production and aligns with EU climate goals.
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  10 June 2024

  OMV Launches Co-Processing Plant at Schwechat Refinery

  The new plant converts 160,000 tons of liquid biomass into renewable diesel components, reducing CO2 by 360,000 tons annually. The fuel will be available at 550 stations in Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
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  10 November 2023

  Sandoz Opens New Antibiotic Plant in Austria and Biosimilar Center in Germany

  EUR 175M investment enhances penicillin production and biosimilar development, improving ecological footprint and securing European supply. Supported by Austrian and Bavarian governments.
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  5 October 2023

  Evonik Expands Gas Separation Membrane Production in Austria

  New production lines for SEPURAN® membranes will be built in 2024, creating 50 jobs. The expansion supports green energy goals and aims to boost revenue from sustainable products by 2030.
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  10 May 2023

  Messer to Launch CO2 Recycling Plant in Austria Using BASF Technology

  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.
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  19 October 2022

  Borealis Launches Advanced Mechanical Recycling Plant in Austria

  The new plant will recycle 60 kilotonnes of polyolefins annually, boosting high-quality recycled plastics. Construction starts in 2023, with production by 2025, supporting sustainability goals.
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  21 September 2022

  EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"

  The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
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  2 June 2022

  AGROFERT to Acquire Borealis' Nitrogen Business in Europe

  The acquisition includes fertilizer, melamine, and technical nitrogen products, valued at EUR 810 million. The deal awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
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  18 August 2021

  Linde to Supply Green Hydrogen for Infineon's Semiconductor Manufacturing

  Linde will build and operate a two-megawatt electrolyzer and air separation unit at Infineon's Villach site to produce high-purity green hydrogen and nitrogen, supporting Infineon's emission reduction goals.
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  12 August 2021

  SUNPOR Kunststoff to Boost EPS Bead Production by 30,000 Tons

  Due to rising EPS demand, production capacity will increase by 30,000 tons annually. The expansion, taking 6-8 months, will complete by Q2 2022, aiding climate goals through improved insulation.
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  4 March 2021

  OMV to Build 2nd-Gen Biofuel Plant in Austria

  The new plant will convert glycerin to bio-alcohol, reducing CO2 emissions. It will produce 1.25 mn liters of propanol annually, with plans to scale up to 125 mn liters, cutting CO2 by 180,000 metric tons.
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  24 June 2020

  Lafarge, OMV, VERBUND, Borealis to Capture and Utilize CO2 on Industrial Scale

  The project aims to capture CO2 from cement production, convert it into synthetic fuels and plastics, and achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through cross-sector collaboration and green hydrogen.
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  4 October 2019

  Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling

  A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  8 May 2019

  OMV and Borealis Expand Partnership for Chemical Recycling at Schwechat

  The partnership advances chemical recycling of post-consumer plastics, integrating the ReOil pilot plant into the refinery for a circular economy, contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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  16 April 2018

  Construction Begins on Largest Hydrogen Pilot Plant

  The EU-funded H2FUTURE project aims to decarbonize steel production with a 6 MW green hydrogen plant, operational by spring 2019, to meet climate goals and explore industrial applications.
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  18 March 2016

  Borealis to Invest EUR 80 Million in Linz for Long-Term Competitiveness

  The EUR 80 million investment in Linz aims to enhance plant efficiency, environmental performance, and infrastructure, including modernizing railways, lighting, and utility systems by 2019.
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  1 December 2015

  Brückl Plant Electrolysis Expansion

  Two new membrane electrolyzers were commissioned, enhancing energy efficiency, capacity, and environmental impact, with CO2 savings of 5,326 tonnes annually.
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  5 December 2014

  OMV Completes Butadiene Plant Upgrade in Austria

  The upgraded plant now produces 60,000 tonnes/year of butadiene, completed on time and under budget. A new butadiene plant in Germany is set to be commissioned in Q2 2015.
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  15 May 2014

  OMV Invests EUR 30M to Expand Butadiene Production in Schwechat

  The expanded butadiene plant in Schwechat began operations on May 2, 2014, increasing capacity by 30% to 60,000 tons annually, enhancing synergies and competitive position in petrochemicals.