German chemical industry news (page 3)

• 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.
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  16 February 2024

  Daiichi Sankyo Invests €1 Billion to Expand Pfaffenhofen Site into Innovation Center

  The Pfaffenhofen site will develop cancer therapies, create 350 jobs by 2030, and enhance ADC technology. The expansion includes new labs, renewable energy use, and collaboration with local partners.
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  8 February 2024

  Air Liquide Invests €40M to Boost Efficiency and Cut CO₂ at Stade Site

  Investing €40M, the company will modernize assets, add CO₂ recycling, and improve energy efficiency by 15%, cutting emissions by 15,000 tonnes/year at its Stade, Germany site by 2024.
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  1 February 2024

  Lhyfe to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Brake, Germany

  The plant will produce 1,150 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using wind and solar power. It aims to support regional decarbonization, create jobs, and strengthen local industry.
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  26 January 2024

  Shell to Convert Wesseling Site for Group III Base Oils Production

  The Wesseling site's hydrocracker will be converted to produce Group III base oils, reducing carbon emissions by 620,000 tonnes annually. Operations to start in the latter half of this decade.
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  24 January 2024

  Lhyfe and EDP Renewables Sign 15-Year Renewable Electricity Contract in Germany

  The 15-year contract involves a 39 MWac solar project in Germany, supporting green hydrogen production and decarbonization efforts, marking a milestone for both companies in renewable energy collaboration.

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  15 January 2024

  Evonik Expands HTPB Production in Marl

  The expanded plant will boost HTPB capacity by Q2 2024. The site benefits from integrated raw material supply and in-house R&D, enhancing service reliability and market position.
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  9 January 2024

  BASF and Stena Recycling Partner to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe

  The partnership aims to create a battery recycling value chain in Europe, focusing on high recovery rates of metals from lithium-ion batteries to support a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries.
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  8 January 2024

  EU Approves €902M Aid for Northvolt's German Battery Plant

  The EU approved a €902M German aid measure to support a battery plant in Heide, aiming to boost EV production and the green transition, while ensuring fair competition within the EU.
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  18 December 2023

  INEOS Phenol Opens Europe's Largest Cumene Plant, Halves CO2 Emissions

  The new 750,000 tonne facility in Marl, Germany, reduces CO2 emissions by 50% per tonne using advanced technology and heat integration, supporting phenol and acetone production for various applications.
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  13 December 2023

  LyondellBasell's Wesseling Recycling Project Secures EU Grant

  The €40M EU grant will fund an advanced recycling plant in Germany, converting plastic waste into new materials, reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting the European Green Deal.
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  23 November 2023

  BASF Secures Funding for 54-MW Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant

  The 54-MW PEM electrolyzer will produce 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 72,000 metric tons. The project receives €124.3 million in funding and aims to start in 2025.
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  20 November 2023

  LyondellBasell to Build Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany

  The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, converting it into feedstock for new plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
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  10 November 2023

  Sandoz Opens New Antibiotic Plant in Austria and Biosimilar Center in Germany

  EUR 175M investment enhances penicillin production and biosimilar development, improving ecological footprint and securing European supply. Supported by Austrian and Bavarian governments.
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  31 October 2023

  OMV and Interzero to Build Europe's Largest Chemical Recycling Sorting Facility

  The facility in Germany will process 260,000 tonnes of mixed plastics annually, creating 120 jobs. It will supply feedstock for chemical recycling, with production starting in 2026.
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  26 October 2023

  TotalEnergies Acquires Renewable Aggregator Quadra Energy

  The acquisition strengthens TotalEnergies' power business in Germany, leveraging Quadra Energy's expertise, weather-forecasting platform, and local developer knowledge to enhance trading and marketing activities.
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  12 October 2023

  BASF to Build New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Germany

  The new plant will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. It will employ 30 people and use renewable raw materials via fermentation, operational by late 2025.
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  12 October 2023

  Lhyfe to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany

  The plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd will use renewable energy, support local industry, and contribute to climate-friendly infrastructure, backed by EU funding and state support. Completion is expected in 2024.
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  27 September 2023

  BASF Sells Neopolen® Business to Knauf

  The sale includes production facilities, products, IP, contracts, and trademarks. Around 40 employees will be affected. Completion is expected by March 31, 2024, pending regulatory approval.
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  25 September 2023

  DHL, HH2E, and Sasol to Boost Germany's Decarbonized Aviation

  The collaboration aims to produce up to 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually in East Germany, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting net-zero goals by 2050. Airbus may join as an offtaker.
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  20 September 2023

  Salzgitter Orders Major Green Hydrogen Plant from ANDRITZ

  A 100 MW electrolysis plant will produce 9,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2026 for CO2-free steel production. The project is backed by German subsidies and Salzgitter AG's funds.
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  8 September 2023

  Covestro AG to Enter Open-Ended Discussions with Adnoc

  The Board will discuss potential agreements, focusing on sustainability and corporate governance. Any deal needs board and regulatory approval. No further comments unless required by disclosure rules.
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  31 August 2023

  Bilfinger and Reverion Partner on Sustainable Biogas Facilities

  The partnership aims to market and scale innovative biogas technology, enhancing efficiency, storage, and CO2 capture, with Bilfinger aiding in converting existing plants post-pilot phase.
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  30 August 2023

  Bayer invests EUR 220 million in Monheim R&D facility

  The new facility will focus on developing sustainable crop protection solutions, enhancing safety, and leveraging AI, with completion expected by 2026.
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  24 August 2023

  Northvolt and EMR Open EV Battery Recycling Facility in Hamburg

  A new Hamburg facility recycles 10,000 tonnes of EV batteries annually, supporting Europe's circular supply chain and reducing raw material imports. Opened by Hamburg's First Mayor on August 24.
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  24 August 2023

  Mercer Inaugurates Lignin Center at Rosenthal Pulp Mill, Germany

  The new Lignin Center in Germany, supported by Thuringian funds, aims to utilize wood resources fully, producing high-quality lignin for various industries, promoting bioeconomy and reducing fossil dependence.
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  23 August 2023

  FRX and LANXESS to Develop Strategic Partnership

  The partnership will explore contract manufacturing, raw material production, and marketing of sustainable NOFIA® flame retardants, aligning with long-term strategies for growth and sustainability.
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  16 August 2023

  Covestro to Build Pilot Plant for Polycarbonate Chemical Recycling in Leverkusen

  A new process for recycling polycarbonates into monomers is being piloted, aiming to replace fossil raw materials and meet high-quality standards for applications like automotive and electronics.