German chemical industry news (page 4)

• 15 August 2023

  Leuna100 Project: Green Methanol Pilot at Leuna Chemical Complex

  The Leuna100 project aims to produce scalable green methanol for shipping and aviation using a new catalysis process, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport.
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  10 August 2023

  Germany Reduces CO2 in Cereal Cultivation

  Germany uses green fertilizers from hydropower-produced ammonia to cut CO2 in cereal farming, aiming for a 90% reduction. This initiative supports sustainable food production and consumer demand for low-carbon products.
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  3 August 2023

  thyssenkrupp Uhde Partners with SwitcH2 and BW Offshore for Floating Green Ammonia Plant

  The consortium is developing a floating green hydrogen and ammonia project, receiving a €3M Dutch grant. The FPSO plant will connect to a wind farm by 2027, using thyssenkrupp’s ammonia synthesis tech.
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  1 August 2023

  WACKER Boosts HCl Production for Semiconductors in Germany

  The Burghausen site now produces more ultrapure hydrogen chloride for semiconductor etching and cleaning, meeting high purity standards and addressing increased demand.
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  1 August 2023

  BMWK and EU Commission Advance Hydrogen Power Plant Strategy

  Progress made on hydrogen power plants; consultation phase to follow. Key steps include tendering 8.8 GW new plants and 15 GW convertible plants by 2035, aiming for a climate-neutral power sector.
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  1 August 2023

  UPM Biochemicals Acquires SunCoal Industries

  The acquisition integrates unique technology for renewable functional fillers, enhancing UPM's biorefining capabilities and supporting growth in sustainable chemicals and materials.

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  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.
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  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.
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  4 July 2023

  INEOS Styrolution, EGN, and Tomra to Recycle Polystyrene for Food Packaging

  A new facility in Krefeld, Germany will recycle post-consumer polystyrene into food-grade material, starting mid-2025, using advanced mechanical recycling and purification processes.
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  29 June 2023

  BASF Opens Europe's First Combined Battery Materials and Recycling Center

  The new facility in Schwarzheide, Germany, produces high-performance cathode materials and recycles battery components, supporting Europe's battery value chain and reducing CO2 footprint.
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  16 June 2023

  Pyrum Innovations AG Begins Commissioning of Industrial Plant in Dillingen

  The phased commissioning of thermolysis recycling plants 2 & 3 has begun. Full operation is expected by 2024, processing up to 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres annually into reusable materials.
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  12 June 2023

  WACKER to Boost Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon Capacity in Burghausen

  New production line to increase polysilicon cleaning capacity by 50% by 2025, creating 100+ jobs. €300M investment includes research for higher purity. Funding application submitted.
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  6 June 2023

  BASF Expands Alkoxylate Production in Europe

  The expansion boosts capacity by over 150,000 metric tons annually, enhancing supply security and flexibility for European customers in various industries, including detergents, automotive, and construction.
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  18 May 2023

  Veolia PET Germany to Close Rostock Site on Dec 31, 2023

  The Rostock PET recycling site will close due to market instability and lack of long-term sales agreements, affecting 50 employees. Other sites in Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and Hamburg remain operational.
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  17 May 2023

  Arkema Acquires Polytec PT, Expanding Adhesives for Batteries and Electronics

  The acquisition enhances Bostik’s offerings in thermal interface materials and engineering adhesives, aiming for €50M turnover in 5 years, leveraging global presence and expertise.
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  5 May 2023

  ORGANICA Feinchemie Joins WeylChem Group After ICIG Acquisition

  The acquisition boosts WeylChem's workforce to 1,500 and sales to €730M. ORGANICA will operate as WeylChem ORGANICA, focusing on custom synthesis and contract manufacturing.
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  4 May 2023

  OQ Chemicals Opens New Pilot Plant for Customized Esters in Germany

  The new pilot plant in Oberhausen produces small quantities of esters tailored to customer needs, bridging the gap between lab and large-scale production, enhancing R&D and innovation in Oxo Performance Chemicals.
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  25 April 2023

  German Companies Collaborate on Hydrogen Grid

  The alliance aims to connect Wilhelmshaven's hydrogen import and production with industrial centers in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, supporting Germany's climate-neutral goals by 2045.
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  19 April 2023

  INERATEC Breaks Ground on E-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt

  Starting in 2024, the plant will produce 2,500 tons of e-fuels annually using CO2 and green hydrogen, contributing to climate goals and advancing sustainable mobility in aviation and shipping.
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  18 April 2023

  Nippon Gases to Build CO2 Plant in Germany

  A new plant in Zörbig will purify and liquefy biogenic CO2, reducing transport emissions and enhancing supply security. The project supports sustainability and promotes workforce diversity.
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  17 April 2023

  Pilot Electrolyzer in Herne: Green Hydrogen for Wind Energy

  A pilot project in Herne aims to produce green hydrogen for wind turbine materials, reducing CO2 emissions. Funded by the German Federal Ministry, it tests new electrolysis technology until mid-2025.
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  14 April 2023

  Evonik Doubles Global VESTAMID® E Capacity in Shanghai and Marl

  The expansion in Shanghai and optimization in Marl will boost PEBA production, meeting high demand in athletic footwear and other industries, while enhancing sustainability with VESTAMID® eCO.
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  12 April 2023

  Heidelberg Materials and Linde to Build First Large-Scale CCU Facility in Cement Industry

  The world's first industrial-scale CCU facility in a cement plant will start in 2025, capturing 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually for reuse in manufacturing, supported by €15 million in German government funding.
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  6 April 2023

  Evonik Sells Lülsdorf Site and Cyanuric Chloride Business to ICIG

  The sale includes over 600 employees and all production plants. The transaction awaits antitrust clearance and Evonik committee approval, with completion expected by mid-2023.
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  4 April 2023

  Air Liquide Launches ASU in Schwarzheide

  A new air separation unit in Schwarzheide strengthens battery production, supports various industries, and enhances regional supply chains while optimizing environmental impact.
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  27 March 2023

  ADNOC to Develop Low-Carbon Ammonia Chain in North Rhine-Westphalia

  ADNOC signed an MoU to produce and transport low-carbon ammonia in North Rhine-Westphalia, aiming to support industrial decarbonization and renewable energy initiatives.
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  27 March 2023

  LyondellBasell and EEW Partner on Advanced Waste Sorting

  The LOI explores a strategic partnership to extract and recycle plastics from incineration waste, supporting advanced sorting infrastructure and reducing CO2 emissions by diverting plastics from incineration.
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  22 March 2023

  WACKER Expands Silicone Sealant Production in Nünchritz

  The expansion will boost production and filling capacities, create jobs, and support sustainable construction with alkoxy silicones. Completion is expected by fall 2024, pending regulatory approval.