Danish chemical industry news (page 3)

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  19 February 2025

  Covestro U.S. Sites Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity

  Four U.S. sites reach net-zero Scope 2 emissions via RECs and a vPPA with Ørsted, cutting 90,000 tons of CO2 annually, advancing climate-neutral goals by 2035.
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  28 October 2024

  European Energy Launches 12 MW Green Hydrogen Facility in Denmark

  The facility uses renewable energy for hydrogen production, with plans to expand. It supplies Port Esbjerg and local utilities, optimizing energy use and aiding decarbonization efforts.
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  28 September 2024

  Electrochaea scales to 10MWe with EIC Accelerator, launches first commercial project in Denmark

  The company developed CO2-neutral synthetic methane tech, secured €27.96M funding, and optimized plant design, reducing CAPEX and OPEX for the BioCat-Roslev project in Denmark.
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  27 August 2024

  Skovgaard, Vestas, and Topsoe Launch World's First of its Kind Green Ammonia Plant

  The new plant in Ramme, Denmark, converts renewable power to green ammonia, demonstrating cost-effective production and aiding in decarbonizing industries. Funded by the Danish EUDP, it produces 5,000 tons annually.
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  7 June 2024

  EvodiaBio secures €7M for sustainable aroma technology

  The investment will fund commercialization and expansion of a sustainable aroma technology for improving non-alcoholic beer taste, reducing resource use, and lowering CO2 emissions.
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  22 May 2024

  Metafuels and European Energy to Build eSAF Facility in Denmark

  The facility will produce 12,000 liters of eSAF daily, aiding aviation's climate goals with high-efficiency aerobrew technology, reducing emissions by up to 90% without altering aircraft.

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  20 March 2024

  Topsoe's Electrolyzer Demonstration Yields Strong Results in Denmark

  The SOEC electrolyzer test showed high stability and efficiency under industrial conditions, supporting rapid decarbonization and receiving significant EU funding for further development.
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  10 January 2024

  H2 Energy Europe Secures Environmental Approval for Esbjerg Hydrogen Facility

  The project aligns with Esbjerg’s Vision 2025, creating jobs and reducing water strain. It will support decarbonisation and sustainable e-fuel production, with a crucial pipeline expected by 2028.
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  18 December 2023

  Topsoe Receives EUR 94 Million from EU for SOEC Factory in Denmark

  The factory will produce SOEC electrolyzers by 2024, initially at 500 MW capacity, aiding green hydrogen production and reducing CO2 emissions by 7.5 million tonnes over ten years.
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  10 November 2023

  ABB to Provide Electrical Engineering for Danish Green Hydrogen Facility

  The 1 GW Esbjerg plant will produce 90,000 tons of hydrogen annually, aiding decarbonization. ABB's involvement supports EU renewable hydrogen goals and will create 60 jobs.
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  10 November 2023

  Novo Nordisk to Invest €5.6 Billion in Expanding Danish Manufacturing Facilities

  The €5.6 billion investment will expand API and packaging capacity, create 800 jobs, and enhance sustainability. Completion is expected between 2025-2029, with 3,000 external workers during construction.
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  11 October 2023

  Arcadia eFuels Selects Plug Power for 280 MW Electrolyzer in Denmark

  The Vordingborg plant will use wind power to produce 120 TPD of green hydrogen for sustainable aviation fuel, aiming for commercial operation by late 2026.
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  20 July 2023

  Clariant's MegaMax® Catalyst Selected for World's Largest E-Methanol Plant

  The plant in Denmark will produce 32,000 tons of e-methanol annually, with a significant portion allocated to Maersk. The catalyst ensures high activity and stability in CO2-to-methanol conversion.
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  6 July 2023

  Mitsui Invests in Denmark's First e-Methanol Business

  Mitsui acquires 49% of MidCo, which produces low-carbon e-methanol from green hydrogen and CO2. Production starts in 2024, with sales agreements in place. Mitsui aims to enhance competitiveness and collaboration.
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  12 June 2023

  Novo Nordisk to Invest €2.1bn in Danish Manufacturing Expansion

  The €2.1bn investment will expand API production in Hillerød, creating 340 jobs by 2029. The facility will enhance production capacity, flexibility, and sustainability for future chronic disease treatments.
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  10 May 2023

  Arcadia Chooses Topsoe and Sasol for 2026 eFuels Plant in Denmark

  The agreement marks a key milestone for the eFuels plant, aiming to produce sustainable aviation fuels to meet EU mandates and decarbonize the aviation sector by converting CO2 and H2 into eFuel.
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  15 February 2023

  EU Approves €170M Danish Aid for Renewable Hydrogen Production

  The scheme supports up to 200 MW of electrolysis capacity, reducing CO2 by 70,000 tonnes annually. It aligns with EU goals for renewable energy and climate neutrality by 2050.
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  5 January 2023

  Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant to Begin Production in 2024 in Denmark

  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.
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  31 October 2022

  Haldor Topsoe Starts Commissioning eSMR Methanol Demo Plant in Denmark

  The eSMR Methanol demo plant in Foulum will validate electrified technology for cost-competitive methanol from biogas. Supported by EUDP and Aarhus University, it aims for full operation by early 2022.
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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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  1 September 2022

  Topsoe Approves Construction of World's Largest SOEC Electrolyzer Plant

  The new plant in Herning will have a 500 MW capacity, expandable to 5 GW. It aims to boost green fuel production and decarbonization, with construction starting in late 2022.
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  23 May 2022

  Topsoe to Build Largest Electrolyzer Plant in Denmark

  The new plant in Herning will produce 500 MW of electrolyzers annually, scalable to 5 GW, operational by 2024. It aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors and support EU energy independence.
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  23 December 2021

  Quantafuel Begins Production at Skive Plant

  The Skive plant is now in production, targeting Proof-of-Concept by year-end. New equipment performs well, with minor adjustments. The 2022 goal is processing 12,000 tonnes of plastics.
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  9 December 2021

  Danish Government Grants DKK 197 Million for North Sea CO2 Storage

  The Danish Energy Agency funds Project Greensand to support Denmark's 70% CO2 reduction by 2030. The project aims to store up to 8 million tons of CO2 annually in the North Sea by 2030.
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  23 September 2021

  H2 Energy to Build Green Hydrogen Facility in Esbjerg

  A new green hydrogen plant in Esbjerg will convert offshore wind electricity to hydrogen, creating 200-300 jobs and supporting Denmark's green transition and hydrogen trucking goals.
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  12 January 2021

  Nouryon Renames Industrial Chemicals Subsidiary to Nobian

  The renaming supports growth and branding strategies, allowing focused development of essential base chemicals. Nobian will expand chloromethane production in Frankfurt to better serve key industries.
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  24 November 2020

  Braskem and Haldor Topsoe produce bio-based MEG from sugar

  The first demo-scale production of bio-based MEG from sugar has been achieved. The next phase involves testing and validation for potential commercial deployment.
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  29 October 2020

  European Energy to Build Largest Solar Farm in Northern Europe

  Aabenraa, Denmark, approves a 300 MW solar farm to power 75,000 homes, cutting CO2 by 110,000 tons annually. Construction starts early 2021, with grid connection by year-end.
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  26 August 2020

  Haldor Topsoe Joins Danish Sustainable Fuel Initiative

  Topsoe will provide carbon reduction tech for a Danish project aiming to produce renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel by 2030, with stages starting from 2023 and scaling up to 1.3 GW capacity.
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  26 May 2020

  Danish Companies Collaborate on Sustainable Fuel Project

  The project aims to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel facility by 2023, scaling up by 2030 to produce 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes.