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24 December 2025
Elkem Reports Fatality After Explosion at Saint-Fons Workshop
An explosion at a Saint-Fons site resulted in one death and three injuries. Operations are halted, and investigations are underway. Psychological support is provided to affected employees.
19 December 2025
Lhyfe Projects 2025 Revenue Doubling
Focus on European projects, enhance operations, outsource EPC, cut costs by 30% in 2026, and target profitability through strategic resource allocation and market alignment.
18 December 2025
Sumitomo's Five Estuaries Wind Farm Gains UK Development Consent
The project secured UK government consent, aims for 1080MW capacity, and plans to start power generation post-2030, supporting up to 1 million UK homes.
17 December 2025
Iberdrola Uses Seville-Made Solutions for German Offshore Wind Farm Protection
Transition pieces at the Windanker wind farm are coated with a cork compound to endure marine conditions, with RTS evolving to offer marine protection solutions.
17 December 2025
EIB Lends €40M to Technip Energies for R&D in Decarbonisation and Circular Economy
The loan supports R&D in clean technologies, textile recycling, and skilled job creation in Europe, aligning with EIB's climate and innovation goals.
16 December 2025
Brenntag Partners with Seqens for Exclusive Pharma Intermediates Distribution in Europe
The agreement covers 30+ intermediates, enhancing portfolio for API synthesis, ensuring quality, flexibility, and secure supply chain in Europe.
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15 December 2025
SPIE and Tesla Sign European Agreement for Battery Energy Storage Systems
The agreement standardizes BESS projects across Europe, enhancing energy storage and grid stability, with a focus on France, Poland, and Germany.
15 December 2025
Iberdrola Sells Gas Plants for Slurry Treatment
The sale includes five gas plants and four biomethane projects, aligning with a strategy to focus on electrification and renewable growth.
11 December 2025
Michelin, IFPEN, Axens Advance BioButterfly™: Biobased Butadiene from Bioethanol
BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.
9 December 2025
Dow Secures Two Cefic Responsible Care Awards
Dow's STEM initiatives and safety training for diisocyanates earn Cefic awards, highlighting their commitment to education and workplace safety in the chemical industry.
9 December 2025
Galp and TotalEnergies Swap Stakes in Namibian Offshore Blocks
Galp swaps 40% of PEL 83 for stakes in PEL 56 and PEL 91, with TotalEnergies assuming operatorship and sharing exploration costs. Approval expected by 2026.
8 December 2025
HydroThane Revamps Leadership to Boost Growth
New leadership aims to enhance partnerships, expand markets, and focus on sustainable projects, leveraging Axens' support and global reach.
5 December 2025
Veolia and Science City Guangzhou Launch Decarbonization Project in China
The project captures industrial flue gas, converting waste heat into energy, reducing 200,000 tons of carbon annually, and aligns with China's green development goals.
4 December 2025
Ørsted's Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany Begins Power Production
Borkum Riffgrund 3 delivers first power to Germany's grid, aiding decarbonization via CPPAs. Full commissioning expected Q1 2026.
3 December 2025
UPM Halts Label Production in Nancy, France
The Nancy site will shift to a slitting and distribution terminal. 79 employees are affected. UPM aims to boost profitability and efficiency by centralizing production.
2 December 2025
Genmab Names Séverine Lemoine as France GM
Séverine Lemoine will lead operations in France, focusing on product launches and expanding the local presence in oncology.
2 December 2025
Holcim Expands Circular Construction with Acquisitions in UK, Germany, France
Acquisitions boost recycling capacity to 1.3Mt annually, supporting a target of 20Mt by 2030 and expanding circular construction services across Europe.
28 November 2025
Borealis Earns Stellantis CSR Supplier Award
Borealis was the only advanced plastics firm shortlisted, highlighting its leadership in sustainable mobility solutions and strong collaboration with Stellantis.
25 November 2025
TotalEnergies Withdraws LNG Terminal in Le Havre
With stabilized gas supply in Europe, the floating LNG terminal in Le Havre is deemed unnecessary and will be demobilized.
25 November 2025
Arkema and Poolp Launch Bio-Based 3D-Printed Coffee Table Nomura
Nomura, inspired by jellyfish, uses bio-based Rilsan® Clear. It showcases innovation in sustainable, large-format 3D printing with reduced waste and complex design capabilities.
21 November 2025
BASF Introduces xarvio FIELD MANAGER for Wine Grapes
New digital tool aids wine grape growers in France, Spain, and Türkiye, enhancing crop health, resource use, and sustainability with data-driven agronomic recommendations.
21 November 2025
Orano's Uranium Enrichment Expansion: EIB Site Visit
EIB delegation visits Tricastin to review progress on the €1.7B Georges Besse 2 expansion, enhancing EU energy sovereignty with new enrichment modules operational by 2030.
20 November 2025
Brenntag Specialties to Distribute Calyxia Microcapsules
Brenntag will distribute Calyxia's microencapsulation tech for advanced materials in the Americas, China, and EMEA, enhancing performance and sustainability in CASE and composites markets.
20 November 2025
ORLEN Group Reports Record Q3 2025 Profit and Investment
ORLEN's Q3 2025 saw high investment in energy security, record dividends, and growth in renewable capacity, with strong performance across all segments despite challenging conditions.
19 November 2025
UPM Introduces WISA-LNG Spruce Plywood for LNG Transport
UPM's new spruce plywood, developed with GTT, enhances LNG transport with improved insulation, sustainability, and increased production capacity.
19 November 2025
INEOS Invests €250m in Lavera with French Government Support
The investment aims to modernize Lavera, cut emissions, and secure jobs, with French State backing. High energy costs threaten European industry competitiveness.
18 November 2025
Repsol Foundation Acquires 14% of Coleo's Textile Recycling Division
The investment supports sustainable textile recycling, promoting social inclusion, environmental protection, and economic growth through new waste management and recovery plants.
18 November 2025
Lhyfe Secures Renewable Hydrogen Supply Deal for Heavy Mobility
Lhyfe will supply over 200 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen, enabling trucks to travel 2.5 million km and cut 1,700 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Contract effective from 1 November 2025.
18 November 2025
Plenitude Acquires 760 MW Renewable Assets from Neoen in France
The acquisition boosts Plenitude's growth strategy, enhancing its renewable capacity and market presence in France, pending regulatory approval.
18 November 2025
TotalEnergies Responds to French Competition Authority's Decision on Corsica
TotalEnergies disputes a fine over Corsica fuel supply, citing lack of evidence and plans to appeal, while reviewing its operations on the island.
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