Italian chemical industry news

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  28 October 2025

  NEXTCHEM Launches Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework

  The Framework sets targets for supplier engagement and avoided emissions, supporting sustainable financing and aligning with international principles.
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  27 October 2025

  Eni and Egypt's Bioenergy Association Partner on Carbon Offset and Biogas Projects

  The agreement aims to study biogas units for waste treatment, generating renewable energy, reducing emissions, and producing organic fertilizers, aligning with Egypt's sustainable development goals.
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  23 October 2025

  RWE Begins 92 MW Onshore Wind Projects in Italy

  RWE starts building two wind farms in Italy, totaling 92 MW, to power over 83,000 homes. Completion is set for late 2026.
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  23 October 2025

  NEXTCHEM Secures Engineering Contract with newcleo for Modular Nuclear Plant Design

  NEXT-N to design a nuclear plant's conventional island, leveraging MAIRE's expertise, aiming for carbon-neutral chemistry with hydrogen and ammonia integration.
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  20 October 2025

  Johnson & Johnson's INLEXZO™ and Cetrelimab Show Promising Pre-Surgical Results in Bladder Cancer

  Phase 2b study shows INLEXZO™ plus cetrelimab achieves significant pathologic response rates in muscle invasive bladder cancer patients ineligible for platinum-based chemotherapy.
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  9 October 2025

  Eni Initiates Approval for Priolo Biorefinery and Plastic Recycling Plant

  Eni's Priolo site to host a biorefinery and chemical recycling plant, using Versalis' Hoop® technology, with completion by 2028.

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  6 October 2025

  Trinseo's European Strategy: Facility Closures and Dividend Halt

  Trinseo closes Italian MMA facilities, considers German PS site closure, and suspends dividends to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
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  26 September 2025

  Eni Challenges AGCM's Biofuel Cartel Allegations

  Eni disputes AGCM's decision, citing misrepresentation of facts and market logic, and plans to defend its case in court, highlighting potential harm to its reputation and Italian energy investments.
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  24 September 2025

  Eni Storage Systems Launches Lithium Battery Development in Brindisi

  The joint venture aims to produce over 8 GWh of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries annually, focusing on sustainability and energy transition, with plans for battery recycling and market expansion.
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  23 September 2025

  Versalis Strategy Meeting on Chemical Sector Transformation

  The event discussed challenges and opportunities in chemical transformation, focusing on circularity, biochemistry, and innovation, with €2 billion investments in renewable and specialised products.
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  23 September 2025

  Eni's New Biorefinery Project in Sannazzaro

  The Sannazzaro refinery will convert units to a biorefinery, producing HVO diesel and SAF-biojet by 2028, enhancing product diversification without affecting existing capacity.
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  23 September 2025

  EIB Funds €25M for Tecnocap's Sustainable Initiatives

  EIB supports energy efficiency and renewable projects in Italy and Czech Republic, enhancing competitiveness and fostering green transition in cohesion regions.
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  22 September 2025

  Eni and CFS Sign $1 Billion Fusion Energy Agreement

  The agreement secures over $1 billion in clean fusion power from a 400 MW plant in Virginia, marking a key step in commercializing fusion energy.
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  18 September 2025

  Aurubis Enhances Avellino Furnace to Increase Copper Rod Output

  The €5M upgrade boosts production capacity by 20%, enhances energy efficiency, and reduces CO₂ emissions, supporting sustainable copper wire rod production.
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  16 September 2025

  Solvay's Global Circular Silica Initiative

  Solvay shifts Asian silica production to circular materials, supporting tire industry's sustainability goals and enhancing global supply chains with innovative sourcing and low-emission technologies.
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  16 September 2025

  INEOS Inovyn Mothballs Tavaux Chloromethane Facility

  Due to weak demand and high costs, production shifts to Rosignano, Italy, to minimize customer impact.
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  16 September 2025

  Keynote by President von der Leyen at 'One Year After the Draghi Report' Conference

  Von der Leyen highlights Europe's progress in innovation, AI, energy independence, and clean tech, emphasizing the need for continued investment and reducing dependencies.
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  16 September 2025

  BASF at SIMAC 2025: Future Footwear PU Solutions

  Showcasing sustainable PU materials and recycling methods for footwear, focusing on circularity, lightweight performance, and automated manufacturing advancements.
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  11 September 2025

  Trinseo's ALTUGLAS™ R-Life Achieves ISO 14021 Validation

  ALTUGLAS™ R-Life uses 100% recycled MMA monomer, reducing virgin material use. Certified by DNV, it meets ISO 14021 standards for accurate environmental claims.
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  9 September 2025

  Iberdrola and Selex Group Sign 1,250 GWh Renewable Energy Agreement in Italy

  The agreement provides 125 GWh/year of photovoltaic energy, reducing CO₂ emissions by 37,000 tons annually, and supports Selex's decarbonization and energy cost stabilization goals.
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  4 September 2025

  Versalis and Veritas Partner for Advanced Plastic Recycling

  The agreement focuses on recycling post-consumer plastics, starting with EPS waste, to produce high-quality recycled materials at Versalis's Porto Marghera plant.
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  3 September 2025

  Dow and Gruppo Fiori Innovate Automotive Polyurethane Recycling

  New process recovers polyurethane from vehicles without disassembly, enhancing circularity and compliance with recycling regulations.
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  28 July 2025

  EIB and Snam Sign €264M Deal for Biomethane Integration in Italy

  €140M tranche signed for 240 km pipelines to transport 12,000 GWh/year biomethane, supporting Italy's energy transition and EU's REPowerEU goals.
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  24 July 2025

  EIB and Eni Agree on €500M Livorno Biorefinery Conversion

  The Livorno refinery will be converted to produce biofuels, supporting EU decarbonization goals and Eni's energy transition strategy, with potential for future SAF production.
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  23 July 2025

  Eni and Sonatrach Enhance Energy Cooperation

  The agreement boosts gas production, extends supply contracts to Italy, and advances renewable energy initiatives, with $8 billion in investments by 2028.
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  23 July 2025

  Solvay Cuts Scope 3 Emissions in France

  Biogenic CO₂ from Air Products reduces emissions by 4,000 tons annually at a French plant, enhancing supply reliability and supporting climate goals.
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  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.
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  14 July 2025

  Bayer Expands Global Distribution of M2i's Pheromone Crop Solutions

  The partnership extends to Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the US, enhancing biological crop protection with innovative pheromone gel technology.
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  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.
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  24 March 2025

  Versalis Opens Recycled Polymer Plant in Porto Marghera

  The new plant produces up to 20,000 tonnes of recycled polystyrene annually, enhancing Versalis' product range and supporting sustainable packaging and construction solutions.