German chemical industry news

• 20 October 2024

  BASF secures funding for CO2-free steam heat pump in Ludwigshafen

  The heat pump will cut emissions by 100,000 tons annually, using waste heat and renewable energy, with commissioning set for 2027. The project receives up to €310 million in government funding.
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  15 October 2024

  DLR Begins Construction of Power-to-Liquid Fuel Facility in Leuna

  The facility will optimize e-fuels, bridging research and industrial production, with €130M funding, aiming to decarbonize transport and enhance Leuna's role in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
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  11 October 2024

  E.ON Hydrogen taps ANDRITZ for Essen electrolyzer study

  The study covers feasibility and safety for a 20 MW plant to produce 2,300 tons of green hydrogen annually, supporting local transport and industry, with completion expected in 2024.
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  9 October 2024

  LANXESS to Sell Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation

  The sale, valued at €460M, includes 5 sites and 400 employees. Proceeds will reduce net debt. Transaction expected to close in H1 2025, pending regulatory approval.
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  5 October 2024

  Electrochaea scales to 10MWe with EIC Accelerator, launches first commercial project in Denmark

  The company developed CO2-neutral synthetic methane tech, secured €27.96M funding, and optimized plant design, reducing CAPEX and OPEX for the BioCat-Roslev project in Denmark.
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  2 October 2024

  Covestro Backs ADNOC's €1.17 Billion Takeover with Strategic Investment

  The agreement supports sustainable growth, offers a 54% premium to shareholders, and ensures governance continuity, with a 10% capital increase for strategic implementation.

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  24 September 2024

  AMG Opens Europe's First Lithium Hydroxide Refinery

  The new refinery in Germany will produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, with plans to expand capacity to 100,000 tons by 2030, supporting Europe's EV market and critical raw material independence.
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  23 September 2024

  Deutsche ReGas Completes FEED for H2-Hub Lubmin

  The H2-Hub Lubmin project plans a 200 MW electrolyzer by 2026, expanding to 500 MW by 2028, producing up to 80,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. A floating import terminal will start in 2026.
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  22 September 2024

  LYB Begins Construction of Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling

  The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into new polymers, supporting Germany's circular economy goals. Startup is set for 2026, with EU funding of 40 million euros.
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  19 September 2024

  E-Lyte Opens First German Electrolyte Production Plant

  The new plant in Kaiserslautern produces 20,000 tons of electrolytes annually for batteries, enhancing sustainability and efficiency. The project is backed by the German Environmental Innovation Programme.
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  18 September 2024

  LyondellBasell Invests in German Recycling Center for Durable Goods

  The new Lich center will recycle end-of-life automotive and appliance plastics into high-quality materials, supporting sustainability and reducing reliance on virgin resources. Commercial scale by Q4 2024.
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  16 September 2024

  FUCHS to Acquire Swiss Lubricant Firm STRUB & Co. AG

  The acquisition will provide market access and a research plant in Switzerland. Both companies share a focus on innovation and customized solutions. Completion is expected by end of 2024.
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  10 September 2024

  LYB Acquires APK AG Recycling Technology

  The acquisition enhances LYB's Circular and Low Carbon Solutions with APK's solvent-based recycling tech, aiming to boost recycling of flexible plastic waste and meet sustainability goals.
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  7 September 2024

  Evonik Opens Sustainable Emollients Plant in Germany

  The new plant uses enzymatic processes to boost production of eco-friendly cosmetic emollients, reducing climate footprint and supporting sustainable beauty industry solutions.
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  27 August 2024

  HH2E AG Invests in Green Hydrogen Facilities in Lubmin and Thierbach

  Two new green hydrogen facilities in Lubmin and Thierbach will optimize renewable energy, create jobs, and support Germany's climate goals, contributing to a European hydrogen network by 2030.
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  19 August 2024

  Topsoe to Supply Technology for HOLBORN's Hamburg Renewable Fuels Refinery

  The Hamburg refinery will use HydroFlex™ to produce 220,000 tons/year of SAF and renewable diesel by 2027, addressing rising SAF demand and supporting the energy transition.
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  16 August 2024

  Holborn awards KT $400M EPC contract for HVO complex in Germany

  The project will produce 220,000 tonnes of green diesel and SAF annually, using waste and low-carbon hydrogen. Operations start in early 2027, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
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  9 August 2024

  Rohrdorfer Begins CO2-Based Ethylene Production in Germany

  A new process converts CO2 from cement production into ethylene, aiming for a CO2 circular economy and fossil fuel independence. The project is part of H2-Reallabor Burghausen and funded by the German government.
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  30 July 2024

  Siemens Energy secures hydrogen project contract from EWE in Germany

  The 280 MW electrolysis plant in Emden will produce 26,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2027, reducing CO2 emissions by 800,000 tons. The project is part of the "Clean Hydrogen Coastline" initiative.
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  29 July 2024

  Shell to Build 100-Megawatt Hydrogen Electrolyser in Germany

  The 100-megawatt REFHYNE II electrolyser will produce 44,000 kg/day of renewable hydrogen by 2027, aiding decarbonization. Supported by EU policies and funding, it follows the success of REFHYNE I.
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  27 July 2024

  BASF ECMS Begins Construction on Green Hydrogen Facility in Budenheim

  The new facility will produce low-iridium-loaded catalyst coated membranes and high-temperature fuel cell components, supporting the global energy transition with green hydrogen solutions.
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  25 July 2024

  German Government Funds RWE Hydrogen Projects

  Germany grants over €619M for hydrogen projects, including a 300-MW electrolyser in Lingen and a 100-MW plant in Rostock. Federal and state governments cover 70% and 30% of funding, respectively.
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  22 July 2024

  Funding Approved for bp’s Lingen Green Hydrogen Project

  The project will develop a 100MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, supported by German and Lower Saxony governments, aiding industrial decarbonization and energy transition efforts.
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  18 July 2024

  BASF to Cease Glufosinate-Ammonium Production in Germany

  Production will end by 2025 due to economic reasons. Jobs will be retained until then. The company will source from third-party suppliers and focus on next-gen solutions with lower application rates.
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  17 July 2024

  Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Biomass Power Plant

  The new plant cuts CO2 emissions by 70%, saving 50,000 tons annually. It will cover 95% of energy needs from renewables. The goal is CO2 neutrality by 2030 with global energy-saving projects.
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  16 July 2024

  Messer to Build 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Düren

  The plant will produce up to 180 kg of hydrogen per hour, powering fuel cell buses. NEUMAN & ESSER will supply electrolyzers and compressors. Funded by BMDV, it will be operational by fall 2025.
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  1 July 2024

  Fluor to Provide EPCM Services for Northvolt’s Battery Facility in Germany

  Fluor will handle engineering, procurement, and construction management for Phase One of a $4.8 billion lithium-ion battery factory in Germany, with completion set for 2027.
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  26 June 2024

  Recycling Tires into Automotive Plastics: Neste, Borealis, Covestro Collaborate

  Discarded tires are chemically recycled into high-quality polycarbonates for automotive parts, promoting circularity and sustainability in the plastics and automotive industries.