French chemical industry news (page 2)

• 21 December 2023

  Global Bioenergies Sets Timeline for Biobased Isobutene Plant in France

  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.
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  23 November 2023

  Novo Nordisk Invests €2.1 Billion in Expanding French Production Facilities

  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.
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  26 October 2023

  Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France

  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.
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  27 September 2023

  Arkema to Decarbonize and Enhance Competitiveness at Carling Site

  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.
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  21 September 2023

  Elyse Energy Opens E-Methanol Plant at Roches-Roussillon Hub

  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.
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  20 September 2023

  TotalEnergies to Build Plastic Recycling Unit in France

  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.

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  31 July 2023

  BioNTech Acquires InstaDeep to Enhance AI-Driven Drug Development

  The acquisition adds 290 skilled professionals and supports AI-driven drug discovery. InstaDeep will continue serving global clients in various sectors as a UK-based subsidiary. Total deal value: €500 million.
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  27 July 2023

  Global Bioenergies Expands Isobutene Plant Plans in France

  The new plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of isobutene annually, targeting cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuel markets. Construction schedules will be released by the end of 2023.
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  26 July 2023

  HAROPA PORT and Engie to Build Major Renewable Fuels Platform in Le Havre, France

  Two projects will produce biomethane, e-kerosene, e-naphtha, and e-hydrogen using local biomass and CO₂. Scheduled for 2027, they aim to cut CO₂ emissions and support shipping and air transport.
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  11 July 2023

  Lhyfe and Perl Develop 70 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Saarland

  A 70 MW green hydrogen plant in Perl, Saarland, will deliver 30 tons/day via the mosaHYc network, aiding industrial decarbonization and regional economic growth. Construction starts in 2027.
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  6 July 2023

  Lhyfe to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Site in Epinal, France

  Selected by Epinal Urban Community, Lhyfe will build a green hydrogen site by 2027, targeting transport and industry, enhancing local industrial ecology, pending permits and investments.
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  5 July 2023

  INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France

  The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
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  27 June 2023

  Sealhyfe Offshore Hydrogen Pilot Produces First Green Hydrogen

  Sealhyfe, the first offshore hydrogen production pilot, began producing green hydrogen. The project aims to validate industrial solutions for large-scale hydrogen production and decarbonization.
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  27 June 2023

  HOPE Project Secures €20M EU Grant for Offshore Hydrogen Production

  The HOPE project will develop a 10 MW offshore hydrogen production unit in the North Sea by 2026, demonstrating technical and financial viability for large-scale renewable hydrogen production.
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  26 June 2023

  La Mède: Future Energy Hub

  La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
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  15 June 2023

  RYAM Breaks Ground on 2G Bioethanol Plant in France

  The new plant will produce eco-friendly 2G bioethanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 25,000 tons annually. It will start operations in early 2024, with a capacity of 21 million liters.
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  8 June 2023

  AFYREN NEOXY Plant Advances Production in France

  The plant completed construction, began production, and delivered initial biobased acid lots. It aims for full capacity by 2023, targeting 16,000 tons annually and €35M in sales.
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  7 June 2023

  TotalEnergies Boosts SAF Production in Grandpuits

  Grandpuits site doubles SAF capacity to 285,000 tons and adds an 80 GWh biomethane unit, maintaining 250 jobs. Bioplastic project with Corbion discontinued.
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  1 June 2023

  Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build PET Biorecycling Plant in France

  The joint venture will invest €230M to construct a PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with plans to start construction by end of 2023 and commission by 2025.
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  30 May 2023

  ACC Opens First Gigafactory in France

  The first production unit will be operational by end of 2023. The factory will create 2,000 jobs by 2030, recycle 90% of its waste, and source materials responsibly.
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  15 May 2023

  FDE Discovers Natural Hydrogen in Lorraine Basin, France

  Significant natural hydrogen concentrations found in Eastern France. Permit application submitted for further exploration and potential local production in the Grand-Est region.
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  12 May 2023

  ProLogium to Build €5.2b Battery Gigafactory in France

  The €5.2b investment in Dunkirk will create 3,000 direct jobs, support EU's energy transition, and enhance local supply chains with advanced solid-state battery production and R&D.
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  11 May 2023

  Eastman Secures Feedstock for French Molecular Recycling Facility

  Eastman has secured over 80% of the feedstock for its French molecular recycling facility, partnering with Citeo, Paprec, and Interzero. The facility will recycle 200,000 metric tonnes annually by 2026.
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  12 April 2023

  Axens Partners with BioTJet for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in France

  The BioTJet project uses BioTfueL® technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel from non-food biomass, supported by ADEME, with a final investment decision expected by end 2024.
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  15 March 2023

  TotalEnergies and Paprec Launch Advanced Plastic Film Recycling in France

  A new agreement secures waste supply for an advanced recycling plant in Grandpuits, set to process 15,000 tons annually by 2024, producing recycled plastics with properties of food-grade virgin plastics.
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  24 February 2023

  BASF Reports 2022 Resilience, Implements Cost-Saving Measures in Europe

  In 2022, sales rose 11.1% to €87.3B, but EBIT fell 11.5%. High energy costs and impairments impacted earnings. Cost-saving measures aim to save €500M annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 4%.
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  16 February 2023

  SUEZ, Loop Industries, and SK Geo Centric to Build Recycled PET Plant in France

  The new facility in Saint-Avold, France, will produce 70,000 metric tons of recycled PET annually, creating 200 jobs and reducing CO2 emissions by 255,000 tonnes. Construction starts in 2025.
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  12 January 2023

  TotalEnergies Launches Largest Anaerobic Digestion Unit in France

  The BioBéarn unit in Mourenx converts 220,000 tons of organic waste into 160 GWh of biomethane and 200,000 tons of digestate annually, supporting local growth and reducing CO2 emissions by 32,000 tons.