Norwegian chemical industry news

• 19 October 2024

  EU Renewable Hydrogen Auction Winners Sign Grants for New Production

  Six projects receive EU funding to produce renewable hydrogen, with support over ten years, aiming to cut over 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions across various sectors.
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  26 September 2024

  WACKER Tests CO2 Capture in Silicon Production

  A pilot test in Norway successfully captured CO2 from silicon production, achieving over 95% capture rates. This step supports the goal of net-zero emissions by 2045.
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  23 August 2024

  Aragon Chosen for Hydrogen Facility in Agder, Norway

  The facility will feature a 20 MW electrolyser producing 8 tons of hydrogen daily, supporting maritime hydrogen supply. Positioned near Fiskaa quay and Port of Kristiansand, it aims to meet green hydrogen demand.
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  16 July 2024

  Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen Partner for Green Hydrogen and Bio-Methanol Production in Norway

  The partnership will produce bio-e-methanol from bio-waste and hydrogen, doubling methanol output. The first project in Øyer aims for 150,000 tons of bio-e-methanol and 15,000 tons of green hydrogen.
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  10 June 2024

  Yara Opens Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Norway

  The new plant produces renewable hydrogen and ammonia, reducing CO2 emissions by 41,000 tonnes annually. It supports decarbonization in food, shipping, and energy sectors with low-carbon fertilizers.
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  10 May 2024

  SMA Mineral and Infinium Collaborate on eFuels in Norway

  The project at Mo Industripark will use CO2 from quicklime production to create eFuels, aiding decarbonization in heavy industries and supporting sustainable mobility and economic growth.

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  8 February 2024

  Viridor Acquires Quantafuel, Delisted from Oslo Exchange

  The acquisition aims to drive innovation in plastics recycling, achieving full circularity by 2025. Quantafuel's technology converts waste plastics into raw materials for new plastics production.
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  1 February 2024

  Greenstat Approves 20 MW Hydrogen Hub in Kristiansand

  The 20 MW facility will supply green hydrogen to the maritime industry by late 2026, with a 40 MW phase in 2027. Supported by ENOVA, construction starts in fall 2024.
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  31 January 2024

  Airbus and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen Aviation in Sweden and Norway

  The MoU aims to explore hydrogen infrastructure at airports, supporting decarbonization and net-zero emissions by 2050, covering over 50 airports in Sweden and Norway.
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  29 January 2024

  Carbon Centric to Build Carbon Capture Plant in Norway

  The plant will capture 10,000 tons of CO2 annually, converting it to food-grade quality. Funded by NOK 100 million, it aims to reduce emissions and reuse biogenic CO2, with completion by spring 2025.
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  10 December 2023

  Fire at Elkem Salten Plant

  A fire broke out at a silicon plant in Norway. Four individuals were treated, and production halted. The fire is under control, and all personnel are accounted for.
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  2 October 2023

  Hystar to Build 4 GW Factory and Expand to North America

  A new 4 GW electrolyser factory in Norway will be operational by 2025. North American expansion includes a headquarters in 2024 and a multi-GW factory by 2027.
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  21 September 2023

  INEOS Acquires Eramet Titanium & Iron for $245M

  The acquisition includes a Norwegian ilmenite plant producing titanium slag and pig iron, plus a long-term supply contract for ilmenite from Senegal. The plant will be renamed INEOS Tyssedal.
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  23 June 2023

  Yara Clean Ammonia and Bunker Holding Partner to Develop Ammonia as Shipping Fuel

  The MOU aims to accelerate ammonia as a marine fuel, targeting key trade routes and supporting decarbonization. This collaboration enhances supply chain resilience and aligns with global sustainability goals.
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  24 April 2023

  Norwegian and Norsk e-Fuel to Build E-Fuel Plant in Mosjøen

  The new plant will produce sustainable aviation fuels, aiming for a 45% emissions reduction by 2030. The project will use renewable energy and recycled CO2, starting production by 2026.
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  5 January 2023

  Germany and Norway to Build Hydrogen Pipeline

  Germany and Norway will strengthen their energy partnership, aiming for a hydrogen supply by 2030. A joint feasibility study will assess the technical and economic viability of the project.
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  8 November 2022

  LKAB Acquires Major Stake in REEtec, Strengthens Nordic Rare Earth Industry

  A new factory in Norway will use innovative, sustainable technology to process rare earth elements, boosting European self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on China. Production starts in 2024.
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  30 September 2022

  FREYR Battery Partners with HENT for Giga Arctic Facility Construction

  HENT will plan, manage, and construct a 120,000 sq. meter battery factory in Mo i Rana, Norway, focusing on sustainability and safety, marking phase two of the Giga Arctic project.
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  28 September 2022

  Yara Tests Hystar’s PEM Electrolyser for Efficient Green Ammonia Production

  The HyPilot project will test a 1 MW PEM electrolyser at Kårstø, aiming to enhance green hydrogen production efficiency for green ammonia, with results expected to lower costs and support decarbonization.
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  29 August 2022

  Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement

  Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
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  29 June 2022

  FREYR Battery Approves First Gigafactory in Norway

  The gigafactory will have a 29 GWh capacity, supported by $1.6 billion in debt financing and Norwegian government backing, aiming for high efficiency and significant market impact by 2030.
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  16 May 2022

  Europe's Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Opens in Norway

  The plant processes 12,000 tonnes of EV batteries annually, recovering up to 95% of materials. Expansion aims for 70,000 tonnes by 2025 and 300,000 by 2030, supporting sustainable battery recycling.
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  25 April 2022

  Enova Grants NOK 10 Million to INOVYN's Hydrogen Project in Norway

  The project will build a 20MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 22,000 tonnes. Enova's support aids innovation and aims for a 30% emission reduction by 2030.
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  10 March 2022

  EU Innovation Fund Awards Climate Action Projects

  The EU Innovation Fund selected 7 projects for EUR 1.1 billion in grants to advance technologies in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
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  20 February 2021

  Equinor Methanol Plant Resumes Production in Norway

  After a fire in December 2020, the Tjeldbergodden methanol plant has safely resumed operations. Extensive inspections and testing were conducted to ensure safe and stable production.
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  7 December 2020

  Yara to Launch Full-Scale Green Ammonia Project in Norway

  Plans for 500,000 tonnes/year green ammonia production to power emission-free shipping and decarbonized food solutions. Seeking partners and government support for 2026 operational target.
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  2 December 2020

  Fire at Tjeldbergodden Methanol Plant Extinguished

  A fire at a Tjeldbergodden methanol plant was extinguished within an hour. No injuries reported. The plant was shut down, personnel evacuated, and emergency procedures implemented.
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  15 November 2019

  WACKER Opens New Silicon-Metal Plant in Norway

  The new facility boosts capacity by over 40%, covering a third of WACKER's German demand. €100 million was invested, enhancing efficiency and supply security against market fluctuations and trade barriers.