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Lhyfe and Elyse Energy to Produce E-Methanol from Green Hydrogen at Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port
Lhyfe and Fives Partner to Decarbonize Industrial Combustion with Green Hydrogen
5 July 2024
Energy
Industrial gasses
The partnership accelerates energy transition by using green hydrogen in industrial combustion, targeting metals, glass, and cement industries in Europe and North America.
EuroAPI FOCUS-27 Plan: Job Cuts and Facility Divestments
28 June 2024
Specialties
CDMO
Pharma
The FOCUS-27 plan aims to boost competitiveness with €110-120M restructuring costs, €350-400M CAPEX, and €75-80M annual EBITDA by 2027, focusing on high-value APIs and strategic sites.
WACKER and CordenPharma Achieve Pandemic Readiness in June 2024
23 June 2024
CDMO
Pharma
The consortium will produce 80 million mRNA vaccine doses annually if needed, following a successful expansion and qualification phase, ensuring pandemic readiness for at least five years.
Danone, Michelin, DMC, and Crédit Agricole Launch Biotech Platform in Clermont-Ferrand
12 June 2024
Biobased & Circular
The Biotech Open Platform will develop precision fermentation for bio-based materials, with a €16M investment. Located in Clermont-Ferrand, it aims to scale up lab-tested innovations by 2025.
Haffner Energy Partners with LanzaJet for Paris-Vatry SAF Project
6 June 2024
Biobased & Circular
Energy
The Paris-Vatry SAF project will produce 30,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel annually, using advanced ATJ technology and local biomass, with potential to triple output.
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Verkor secures €1.3 billion green loan for Dunkirk Gigafactory
24 May 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
The funds will support the construction of a 16 GWh/year Gigafactory, creating 1,200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs by 2025, with contributions from 19 banks and a "Dark Green" rating from S&P.
Danone Invests €70M in Medical Nutrition Production in France
22 May 2024
Food
By March 2026, a new production line and biomass boiler will be added in Steenvoorde, France, to produce 20M liters of nutritional supplements, reducing the site's carbon footprint by 70%.
Ecomaison, Covestro, Secondly, and Federal Eco Foam Launch PU Foam Recycling Project
22 May 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The project aims to enhance PU foam recycling from used mattresses using combined mechanical and chemical methods, focusing on material efficiency and sustainable circular economy development.
Arkema and ProLogium to Build Gigafactory for Next-Gen Batteries in France
14 May 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Energy
The collaboration will focus on advanced R&D for efficient, safe, and sustainable lithium-ceramic batteries, supported by a French government subsidy under the "France 2030" plan.
CARBIOS Breaks Ground on PET Biorecycling Plant in France
25 April 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs. It uses enzymatic depolymerization to recycle PET, reducing reliance on oil and supporting a circular economy.
Arkema Acquires Majority Stake in Proionic for Next-Gen Battery Solutions
17 April 2024
Specialties
The acquisition enhances Arkema's battery materials portfolio, leveraging Proionic's ionic liquids for improved battery performance and sustainability, aligning with Arkema's innovative and sustainable solutions strategy.
Roquette to Acquire IFF Pharma Solutions
19 March 2024
Pharma
The acquisition will enhance Roquette's pharma product range, expand its US footprint, and boost its formulation and R&D capabilities, aiming to close by H1 2025 pending regulatory approval.
Lhyfe secures €149m French government grant for green hydrogen plant near Le Havre
18 March 2024
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
The project, part of the IPCEI hydrogen program, aims to produce 34 tonnes of green hydrogen daily by 2028. Located near Yara's plant, it supports Le Havre's decarbonization efforts.
Yara Reduces Production at Ferrara and Le Havre Plants Due to High Natural Gas Prices
9 March 2024
Food
Energy
Production at these plants will operate at 45% capacity due to high natural gas prices. Yara will monitor the situation and use its global system to maintain supply and food chain continuity.
Eastman and Dentis Group Partner to Supply Feedstock for French Recycling Facility
14 February 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
Energy
The partnership will supply 30,000 metric tonnes of PET waste annually to Eastman's new molecular recycling facility in France, enhancing circularity and reducing environmental impact.
NextChem and ENGIE to Develop Biomethane Technology from Biomass Waste
6 February 2024
Biobased & Circular
Energy
The cooperation aims to optimize, integrate, and commercialize a process to produce synthetic methane from dry biomass waste, supporting the transition to a zero-carbon industry.
Arkema Boosts Pebax® Elastomers Production by 40% in France
1 February 2024
Specialties
Polymers
The new unit at Serquigny produces bio-circular and classical Pebax® elastomers, reducing water use by 25%. These materials serve sports, electronics, and specialty markets.
Lhyfe and SAF+ Partner to Produce e-SAF from Green Hydrogen in Le Havre
1 February 2024
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
The partnership aims to develop e-SAF production using green hydrogen in Le Havre, targeting a 2030 market launch to help decarbonize aviation and meet zero-emission targets for 2050.
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Launch Industrial-Scale Bio-Butadiene Plant
19 January 2024
Base chemistry
Biobased & Circular
Rubber
The new plant in Bassens produces bio-based butadiene from ethanol, aiming to replace petrochemical sources and support sustainable synthetic elastomer production. The project has €80M investment and created 20 jobs.
Arkema Invests in Tiamat to Advance Sodium-Ion Batteries
12 January 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Arkema's investment in Tiamat will boost sodium-ion battery development, aiming for a 5 GWh factory in France by 2025, reducing reliance on lithium and creating up to 1,000 jobs.
Global Bioenergies Sets Timeline for Biobased Isobutene Plant in France
21 December 2023
Biobased & Circular
Pharma
The plant, using a "direct pathway" process, will be operational by 2027. It will produce isobutene for cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuels, with initial financing secured and engineering design to be finalized by 2024.
Novo Nordisk Invests €2.1 Billion in Expanding French Production Facilities
23 November 2023
Pharma
The €2.1 billion investment will double the Chartres site's capacity, add new production processes, and create over 500 jobs by 2028, enhancing Novo Nordisk's ability to meet future medicine demands.
Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France
26 October 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
Construction starts on the world's first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with a 2025 commissioning target. The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs.
Arkema to Decarbonize and Enhance Competitiveness at Carling Site
27 September 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
By 2026, a new purification technology will cut CO2 emissions by 20% at the Carling site, supporting a 1.5°C climate goal. This €130M project is partly funded by the French State and EU.
Elyse Energy Opens E-Methanol Plant at Roches-Roussillon Hub
21 September 2023
Biobased & Circular
Energy
The €700M project will produce 150,000 tonnes of renewable methanol annually, cutting 207,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Construction starts in 2025, with commissioning in 2028.
TotalEnergies to Build Plastic Recycling Unit in France
20 September 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new unit will produce 30,000 tons of recycled plastic annually by 2026, supporting high-performance packaging. It aligns with the goal of 1 million tons of circular polymers by 2030 and maintains 250 jobs.
Air Liquide Advances Hydrogen Development at Port-Jérôme
14 September 2023
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
A 400M euro investment in a 200 MW electrolyzer will supply renewable hydrogen to a refinery and other customers, aiding decarbonization in Normandy. The project is supported by the French government.
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