French chemical industry news (page 11)

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  20 May 2022

  Circa and Valmet Partner to Scale Biochemical Production

  The partnership aims to optimize the Furacell™ process, targeting 80 ktpa Cyrene™ production by 2030, leveraging Valmet's expertise in biomass-to-energy solutions and plant automation.
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  6 April 2022

  WeylChem Opens New Multi-Purpose Plant in France

  The new plant in Lamotte enhances flexibility and capacity for complex molecule synthesis with advanced automation. It includes upgraded equipment for high-temperature and high-pressure operations.
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  1 April 2022

  Air Liquide and EQIOM's K6 Project Secures European Innovation Fund Support

  The K6 project aims to make a cement plant carbon-neutral by capturing 8 million tons of CO2 in 10 years, using innovative technology and receiving €150 million from the European Innovation Fund.
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  30 March 2022

  Eastman Negotiates Normandy Site for Molecular Recycling Facility

  The facility will recycle 160,000 tonnes of polyester waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce emissions by 80%. Expected operational by 2025, it has support from global brands and local authorities.
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  24 March 2022

  Global Bioenergies Begins Renewable Isododecane Production in France

  Production starts at Pomacle unit, with commercial launch at In-Cosmetics. Scale-up to 100 tonnes by end of 2022, targeting cosmetics and aviation biofuels markets.
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  22 March 2022

  3D Carbon Capture Pilot Launches in Dunkirk

  The 3D pilot in Dunkirk aims to validate a new CO2 capture process, targeting decarbonization in steelmaking. Supported by the EU, it will run for 12-18 months, capturing 0.5 tons of CO2 per hour.

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  10 March 2022

  EU Innovation Fund Awards Climate Action Projects

  The EU Innovation Fund selected 7 projects for EUR 1.1 billion in grants to advance technologies in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
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  9 March 2022

  French State Supports Air Liquide's 200 MW Hydrogen Project in Port-Jérôme

  The project, using Siemens Energy tech, aims to decarbonize Normandy's industry and boost hydrogen mobility. It seeks €190M from IPCEI and plans CO2 capture with partners, targeting 2025 completion.
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  24 February 2022

  Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build Bio-Recycled PET Plant in France

  The plant will use enzymatic technology to recycle PET, processing 50,000 tons of waste annually. The project, costing €200 million, aims to create 150 jobs and advance the circular economy.
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  17 February 2022

  Elkem Secures French Government Funding for Specialty Silicones Expansion

  The funding supports capacity expansion in Roussillon and investments in Saint-Fons to meet high-tech market demand, enhance production, and improve environmental performance.
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  1 February 2022

  Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory

  The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.
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  31 January 2022

  INEOS Styrolution Begins ABS Production in France

  The new ABS plant in Wingles, France, adds 50,000 tonnes/year capacity, meeting demand in Construction, Compounding, Household, and Automotive sectors. It complements existing sites in Antwerp and Cologne.
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  25 January 2022

  Isopropanol Plant Expansion Nears Completion in Roussillon

  The isopropanol plant expansion will be completed by Q1 2022, increasing capacity by 70% to 120 Kt/year. Energy consumption will drop 66%, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 Kt annually.
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  17 January 2022

  Eastman to invest $1 billion in France for world's largest molecular plastics recycling facility

  The facility will recycle 160,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Operational by 2025, it supports EU sustainability goals.
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  17 December 2021

  Apollo Funds Acquire Kem One Group

  The acquisition supports growth and modernization plans. Apollo aims to enhance production reliability and reduce environmental impact. Frédéric Chalmin remains CEO, with Jim Voss as Chairman.
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  19 November 2021

  Arkema Boosts Battery Investments in France

  Arkema opens a new battery R&D center in Pierre-Bénite, expands Kynar® PVDF production by 50%, and aims for €1 billion in battery sales by 2030, supporting clean mobility and energy transition.
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  27 October 2021

  Elkem to Upgrade and Expand Roussillon Silicone Plant

  The €36M investment will boost capacity by 20,000 metric tons, enhance productivity, and improve sustainability. Completion is expected in Q3 2023, supporting EMEA and Americas markets.
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  20 October 2021

  Air Liquide Expands Renewable Hydrogen Project in Port Jerome, France

  The project will build a 200 MW electrolyzer, cutting 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by 2025. It supports a low-carbon hydrogen network in Normandy and has secured key EU and French funding.
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  1 October 2021

  TotalEnergies Expands Recycled Plastic Production in France

  Doubling its capacity, the Normandy plant now produces 45,000 tons of recycled polypropylene annually, meeting demand from automotive and construction industries for sustainable polymers.
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  29 September 2021

  Carbios Opens Enzymatic Recycling Plant in France

  The new plant validates the C-ZYME® process for recycling PET waste, enabling future industrial units. It processes 2 tonnes of PET per cycle, producing high-quality recycled PET.
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  29 July 2021

  SEQENS to Build New Paracetamol Unit in Roussillon, France

  The new unit, supported by France Relance, will produce 10,000 tonnes of paracetamol annually by 2023, using innovative, eco-friendly processes to meet growing demand and enhance EU health sovereignty.
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  17 May 2021

  Global Bioenergies Scales Up Isobutene Production in France

  The company is enhancing its isobutene bio-production process, launching a cosmetics brand, and optimizing production to supply high-value ingredients to the cosmetics sector by 2022.
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  3 May 2021

  Trinseo Acquires Arkema’s PMMA Business

  Deal advances shift to higher-margin engineered materials; targets ~$50M annual synergies; adds ~860 staff, seven plants and three R&D sites; enables APAC growth and IT harmonization.
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  23 April 2021

  NextChem to Design Biopolymer Plant for Total Corbion PLA in France

  The plant, operational in 2024, will be Europe's first PLA facility, enhancing sustainable plastics. It supports the circular economy with biobased, recyclable, and compostable Luminy® PLA resins.
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  20 April 2021

  INEOS Styrolution, Recycling Technologies, and Trinseo advance Europe's first polystyrene recycling plant

  A pilot plant in the UK will precede commercial facilities in France and Belgium, converting 15kT/y of PS waste into recycled styrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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  20 January 2021

  Air Liquide Invests in Renewable Hydrogen Production in France

  A 40% stake acquisition in H2V Normandy aims to build a 200 MW electrolyzer for renewable hydrogen, reducing 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and supporting industrial decarbonization in Normandy.
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  13 January 2021

  Total and Engie to Build France's Largest Green Hydrogen Site

  The Masshylia project at La Mède biorefinery will use solar power to produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, cutting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, with production starting in 2024.
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  1 January 2021

  TotalEnergies' Zero-Crude Platform by 2024

  Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
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  19 November 2020

  SEQENS to Open 45,000-Ton Isopropanol Facility in France

  The new facility in Roussillon will produce 45,000 tons of isopropanol annually, enhancing energy efficiency and supporting various industries with multiple grades of the solvent.
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  9 October 2020

  Lactips Opens New Plant in Gier Valley, France

  The new plant will boost production capacity, create green jobs, and revive a former food processing site, supported by €30m investments and local stakeholders.