Norwegian chemical industry news

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  5 September 2025

  Yara Clean Ammonia Launches First Ammonia-Powered Container Ship

  The Yara Eyde, an ammonia-powered ship, begins construction, marking a step in maritime decarbonization and sustainable logistics on the Oslo–Porsgrunn–Bremerhaven–Rotterdam route.
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  2 September 2025

  Clariant and Swire Energy Open New Supply Base in Norway

  New facility in Dusavik, Norway enhances chemical storage and transfer for North Sea market, featuring full automation, quality control lab, and expanded operational support.
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  1 September 2025

  Yara Clean Ammonia Enhances Competitiveness with Dual-Fuel Vessels

  YCA secures dual-fuel vessels to boost supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and meet environmental standards in the low-emission ammonia market.
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  1 September 2025

  Equinor Backs Ørsted's Rights Issue

  Equinor supports Ørsted's Rights Issue to strengthen its balance sheet, maintaining a 10% stake and considering board nomination, with a potential investment of up to DKK 6 billion.
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  29 August 2025

  ORLEN and Equinor Sign Long-Term Oil Supply Deal

  ORLEN secures 6M tonnes of crude from Norway's Johan Sverdrup field, covering 15% of annual demand, enhancing energy security and reducing CO₂ emissions.
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  26 August 2025

  ORLEN Boosts Norwegian Gas Output by 500 Million Cubic Meters

  The Ormen Lange field's third phase uses subsea compressors to enhance gas production, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions, increasing recovery rates from 75% to 85%.

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  25 August 2025

  CO2 Storage Begins at Northern Lights

  CO2 is transported from a cement factory, injected into a North Sea reservoir. Phase 1 is complete; Phase 2 will expand capacity to 5 mtpa, supported by a European grant.
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  25 August 2025

  Oil and Gas Found Near Troll Field

  Oil and gas discovered in Fram area, with resources estimated at 0.1-1.1 million cubic meters. Potential for further exploration and infrastructure integration.
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  22 August 2025

  ORLEN Discovers Major Oil Reserve in North Sea

  A significant oil find in the North Sea, with up to 134 million barrels, advances ORLEN's 2035 Strategy. Advanced drilling tech and geo-steering enhanced exploration success.
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  21 August 2025

  ORLEN Group Q2 2025: Strong Profit Growth

  Q2 2025 saw doubled LIFO-based EBITDA, strategic investments in energy transition, and complete shift from Russian crude, enhancing regional energy security.
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  31 July 2025

  OMV Reports EUR 5.79 bn Sales in Q2 2025

  Q2 2025: Strong chemical results, low leverage, ongoing Borouge integration, and green hydrogen projects. Energy segment hit by lower oil prices; Fuels & Feedstock affected by shutdowns.
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  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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  1 July 2025

  Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 Expansion

  Phase 3 boosts recovery by 40-50 million boe with new subsea infrastructure, AI-driven cost savings, and aims for a 75% recovery rate, enhancing energy supply to Europe.
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  13 May 2025

  Yara and NYK Sign First Ammonia-Fueled Carrier Charter

  The agreement for an ammonia-fueled carrier aims to reduce CO2 emissions and support a sustainable ammonia supply chain, aligning with net-zero goals by 2050. Delivery is set for November 2026.
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  27 March 2025

  TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2

  Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
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  6 March 2025

  WACKER Adopts Biogenic Carbon for Silicon Production

  A new contract enables the shift to biogenic carbon, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing climate-neutral silicon production at the Holla site.
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  4 November 2024

  LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway

  The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
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  30 October 2024

  Hystar selects thyssenkrupp for 4.5 GW electrolyser production line engineering

  The contract includes detailed planning for a compact 2,500 m2 factory, boosting efficiency and capacity from 100 MW, leveraging an existing supply chain for rapid scaling.
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  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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  16 April 2024

  Provaris and Norwegian Hydrogen Partner to Boost EU Hydrogen Supply

  The MOU aims to develop green hydrogen projects in the Nordics, focusing on production, export, and infrastructure, with a Design Concept Study to be completed by 1H2023.
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  9 April 2024

  Hydrogen Import Facility at Rotterdam Port

  A new facility at Rotterdam will import and distribute green hydrogen, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals through efficient supply chain solutions.
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  22 March 2024

  Aker Carbon Capture to Study CO2 Reduction for Wacker

  Aker Carbon Capture will conduct a feasibility study and an eight-month test to explore CO2 capture from silicon production at Wacker's Holla plant, aiding their goal of net zero by 2045.
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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.