German chemical industry news (page 2)

• 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.
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  24 June 2024

  Vattenfall and BASF Contract Vestas for 15 MW Offshore Wind Turbines

  112 V236-15.0 MW turbines will power 1.6M homes from 2028. Low-emission steel reduces CO2 footprint. Nordlicht 1 and 2 to produce 6 TWh/year, fully operational by 2028.

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  14 June 2024

  Uniper Transforms Wilhelmshaven into Green Energy Hub

  Wilhelmshaven will host an ammonia import terminal and 1 GW electrolysis plant, supplying 10-20% of Germany's hydrogen demand by 2030, supporting EU climate goals and creating local jobs.
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  11 June 2024

  Merck Invests €62M in New Quality Control Facility

  The new 10,000 sqm facility in Darmstadt will house 135 employees, meet sustainability standards, and enhance quality control for life science products, supporting Merck's €1.5B investment program.
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  3 June 2024

  WACKER Launches mRNA Center in Halle, Germany

  The new facility in Halle enables large-scale mRNA production, creating over 100 jobs and supporting Germany's pandemic preparedness with a capacity for 200 million vaccine doses annually.
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  1 June 2024

  Hydrogen Hub at Lingen

  Lingen is now a key site for hydrogen production and application, leveraging its energy infrastructure and resources to support the green hydrogen economy and climate targets.
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  31 May 2024

  RCS Expands with New Recycling Plant in Nordkirchen

  A new plant in Nordkirchen will recycle disposable bottles into rPET, reducing primary raw material use and CO2 emissions. The facility will include halls, silos, offices, and parking spaces.
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  28 May 2024

  RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine in Germany

  A hydrogen-ready gas turbine with 800 MW capacity is planned in Werne, Germany, aiming for completion by 2030. An Italian-Spanish consortium is handling the planning.
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  22 May 2024

  LEAG Partners with AFRY for Power-to-X Project in Boxberg

  A new hydrogen plant in Boxberg will produce and store green hydrogen, converting surplus electricity. AFRY supports the project from concept to permit applications and tendering processes.
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  16 May 2024

  BASF Introduces Biomass-Balanced Ammonia and Urea Products

  The new biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products reduce carbon footprints by 80% using certified biowaste and renewable energy, aiding customers in meeting sustainability targets.
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  16 May 2024

  Dow Expands Capacity in SAS Chemicals to Boost Façade Industry in Germany and Turkey

  The capacity expansion will enhance sealant and adhesive solutions for insulating glass, benefiting façade and window segments, with new production in Turkey starting June 2024.
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  6 May 2024

  IPP to Sell BASF's Ammonia, Methanol, and Melamine Plants in Germany

  BASF's ammonia, methanol, and melamine plants in Ludwigshafen are for sale. The deal excludes financial details. The plants offer efficient production and are available for relocation.
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  29 April 2024

  LYB to Establish Plastic Waste Recycling Hub in Germany

  The hub will feature advanced sorting and recycling, covering 20 soccer fields, starting in Q1 2026. It aims to support the production of 2 million metric tons of recycled polymers annually by 2030.
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  25 April 2024

  Merck Invests €300 Million in New Research Center in Darmstadt

  The new center will focus on antibody and mRNA research, supporting 550 employees by 2027. It aims for near carbon-neutral operations and gold certification from the German Sustainable Building Council.
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  22 April 2024

  Holcim and thyssenkrupp Begin Construction on Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant in Germany

  Construction starts on a carbon-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf, using "pure oxyfuel" tech to capture CO2. The plant aims to cut emissions by 1.2 million tons annually, operational by 2028.
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  17 April 2024

  BASF, SABIC, and Linde Launch World's First Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace

  The new furnace at BASF's Ludwigshafen site uses renewable electricity to cut CO2 emissions by 90%, supported by a €14.8M German grant, aiming for industrial market maturity.
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  16 April 2024

  BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany

  The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
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  5 April 2024

  Pantherna and WACKER Expand mRNA Biopharmaceutical Collaboration

  WACKER's Halle site will produce mRNA-based ARDS treatment using a scalable process. The facility, operational by mid-2024, marks a milestone in their collaboration with Pantherna.
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  20 March 2024

  BASF Opens New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Ludwigshafen

  The plant, operational by late 2025, will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. Employing 30, it uses fermentation to convert renewable materials.
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  15 March 2024

  Trinseo Considers Closing Virgin Polycarbonate Plant in Germany

  The potential closure aims to boost annual profitability by $15-20M. Demand softens, prices drop due to oversupply. Trinseo explores recycling tech, with a pilot facility in the Netherlands.
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  7 March 2024

  Traceless Announces Hamburg Production Plant Location

  The new plant in Hamburg-Harburg will produce bio-based, compostable plastic substitutes, creating 40 jobs. Initial purchase agreements and a €36.6M financing round support the project.
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  6 March 2024

  bp to transform Gelsenkirchen refinery for lower-emission fuel production

  The Gelsenkirchen refinery will reduce complexity, shut down parts, and convert plants to process biogenic materials, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by up to 500,000 tonnes annually from 2026.
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  5 March 2024

  PLAYMOBIL Adopts INEOS Plant-Based Materials for Sustainable Toys

  PLAYMOBIL's new JUNIOR line uses 90-100% plant-based materials, certified by ISCC. Packaging includes 90% recycled cardboard and 100% recycled paper. Full conversion by mid-year.
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  28 February 2024

  Green Methanol Production Demonstrated in Bitterfeld-Wolfen

  A research project in Bitterfeld-Wolfen tests two processes for producing green methanol, aiming to reduce production costs and improve efficiency using renewable sources for green hydrogen.