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French chemical industry news
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1 February 2024
Lhyfe and SAF+ Partner to Produce e-SAF from Green Hydrogen in Le Havre
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.
1 February 2024
Arkema Boosts Pebax® Elastomers Production by 40% in France
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.
19 January 2024
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Launch Industrial-Scale Bio-Butadiene Plant
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.
18 January 2024
Seqens and Pleryon Collaborate on GMP Polymer for Osteoarthritis Treatment
Seqens will develop and produce Pleryon's osteoarthritis polymer at its upgraded French facility, enhancing GMP capabilities for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
12 January 2024
Arkema Invests in Tiamat to Advance Sodium-Ion Batteries
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
14 September 2023
Air Liquide Advances Hydrogen Development at Port-Jérôme
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.
3 August 2023
TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, and Others Invest in Zhero Europe's Green Energy Projects
Zhero Europe secures investment to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Europe and Africa, focusing on wind, solar, and green molecules to accelerate the energy transition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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