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23 July 2025
Lhyfe Secures €2.5m in First Crowdfunding Success
Public investors fund green hydrogen, raising €2.5m. Nearly 1,200 participants invested €300-€75,000, exceeding typical crowdfunding metrics, supporting decarbonization and regional energy goals.
22 July 2025
Innovation Fund: Six New Projects for European Industry Decarbonisation
Six projects receive €319M from the Innovation Fund to cut 24.1M tonnes CO2 in hydrogen, energy, and chemical sectors, boosting EU's net-zero transition and competitiveness.
21 July 2025
Sasol to Supply Next-Gen Catalyst to INERATEC
The new catalyst boosts e-kerosene yield by 15%, aiding large-scale SAF commercialization. Collaboration extends to the CARE-O-SENE project, enhancing sustainable aviation fuel development.
21 July 2025
Gasunie Commits €500M to Energy Infrastructure by Mid-2025
Revenue up 20% due to higher tariffs; costs rise 11% from investments and staffing. Focus on energy transition, resilience, and hydrogen projects. €12B investment planned by 2030.
21 July 2025
Eurofins Agro and trinamiX Launch On-Farm Nutritional Analysis with Handheld Spectrometer
New handheld spectrometer offers real-time forage analysis, enhancing feed management and productivity with on-farm insights and robust chemometric models.
18 July 2025
BASF and Equinor Sign 10-Year Natural Gas Deal
Agreement secures 23 TWh of natural gas annually for BASF, supporting energy needs and sustainability goals. Deliveries start October 2025, enhancing BASF's energy and raw materials strategy.
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17 July 2025
INEOS Cuts Hull Site Emissions by 75% with £30 Million Investment
Hull site switches to hydrogen, reducing carbon emissions by 75%. Part of broader decarbonization strategy, enhancing product carbon footprint and resource efficiency.
17 July 2025
Agilyx to Acquire 44% of GreenDot Global
The acquisition enhances Agilyx's European market presence, boosting recycling capabilities. GreenDot's expansion in Austria and Italy supports its circular economy goals. Transaction closes Q3 2025.
17 July 2025
WACKER Launches New Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon Line
The €300M facility boosts hyperpure polysilicon output by 50%, enhancing process stability. €46M EU funding supports innovation for next-gen microelectronics.
16 July 2025
HARKE GROUP Acquires Vendico Group
The acquisition strengthens HARKE's presence in the Nordic market, enhancing service and coverage in Europe and Asia, with aligned strategies and seamless continuity.
10 July 2025
Nobian and Veolia Collaborate on Lithium Production
They aim to scale a new lithium conversion process, enhancing Europe's battery supply chain and sustainability, while seeking strategic partners for global expansion.
10 July 2025
Bayer to Exit Frankfurt Site by 2028, Secures Other German Sites Until 2030
Agreements ensure socially acceptable job adjustments in Germany, with support for affected employees and no further site closures until 2030.
10 July 2025
BASF Coatings Wins Award for Sustainable Two-Tone Painting Innovation
A new process achieves 100% paint efficiency, cuts costs by 70%, and reduces waste and emissions, revolutionizing two-tone vehicle painting.
9 July 2025
WACKER Opens Munich Biotechnology Center
The new center boosts research in biopharmaceuticals and food ingredients, enhancing efficiency and collaboration to accelerate product development and market entry.
7 July 2025
Dow to close three European upstream assets due to regional challenges
Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
1 July 2025
BASF Acquires Full Ownership of Alsachimie Joint Venture
The acquisition enhances operational efficiency and supply reliability for PA 6.6 production, aligning with strategic goals to optimize raw material integration and expand production capabilities.
1 July 2025
BASF Sells Styrodur® Business to BACHL
The transaction completed on June 30, 2025. BASF shifts focus to EPS, increasing Neopor® capacity. Styrodur® employees stay with BASF.
30 June 2025
ORLEN Secures Energy Independence, Ends Russian Oil Imports
Since March 2025, refineries process non-Russian oil, enhancing regional energy security through global sourcing and infrastructure upgrades.
27 June 2025
Antwerp-Bruges Port Hosts Flemish and German Energy Transition Talks
Flemish and German governments discuss energy transition, industrial cooperation, and infrastructure at Antwerp-Bruges, focusing on hydrogen, CO₂ exports, and cross-border partnerships.
26 June 2025
Solvay and Enagás to Develop Hydrogen Storage in Spain
The project in Cantabria will use salt caverns for hydrogen storage, supporting Spain's renewable energy goals and enhancing network stability.
24 June 2025
Covestro Acquires Pontacol to Boost Specialty Films
The acquisition enhances production capacity, expands the product portfolio, and strengthens global manufacturing, targeting growth in medical, mobility, and textile markets.
17 June 2025
WACKER Unveils Silicone Elastomers for Diverse Applications
At K 2025, new silicone products for grid expansion, e-mobility, and sustainability are showcased, highlighting innovations in insulators, busbars, and eco-friendly materials.
17 June 2025
TotalEnergies Secures North Sea Offshore Wind Concession
The N-9.4 concession enables 1GW wind capacity, with €18M paid for marine conservation and €8.1M annually for grid connection. Strategic review launched due to TSO delays.
17 June 2025
INEOS Phenol to close Gladbeck site due to high energy and carbon costs
The closure affects 279 jobs directly, impacts over 1500, and is due to uncompetitive costs and reduced local demand. Consultation with stakeholders will ensure a responsible exit.
17 June 2025
UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
5 June 2025
LyondellBasell to Sell European Assets to AEQUITA
The sale includes olefins and polyolefins sites in France, Germany, UK, and Spain. Closing expected by mid-2026, pending consultations and regulatory approvals.
3 June 2025
INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
3 June 2025
Clariant Catalyst Powers INERATEC's E-Fuels Plant in Frankfurt
The plant recycles 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually into 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels, using a catalyst that enhances efficiency and stability for sustainable fuel production.
3 June 2025
BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany
The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
2 June 2025
Uniper and Microsoft Partner to Transform Energy Industry with AI
AI will enhance energy processes, optimize trading, and improve plant efficiency. A new AI lab and data strategy will support this, ensuring data security and fostering a collaborative AI culture.
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