Portuguese 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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  29 September 2024

  CARBIOS and Selenis Partner to Produce Sustainable PETG for Cosmetics and Healthcare

  The partnership leverages enzymatic depolymerization and polymerization expertise to create sustainable PETG from PET waste, meeting high standards for cosmetics and healthcare packaging.
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  10 April 2024

  MadoquaPower2X Expands Land for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Portugal

  The project secures 60 hectares in Sines, aims to create 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs by 2025, and will produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia, supporting EU decarbonization goals.
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  5 February 2024

  Tecnimont to Design Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant in Portugal

  The project will produce green hydrogen and ammonia in Sines, Portugal, using renewable energy. It includes electrolyzers, nitrogen production, and storage, with a final decision expected by March 2024.
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  29 January 2024

  BioAdvance Opens €22M Biofuel Plant in Portugal

  The new €22M biofuel plant in Portugal will initially produce 20,000 tons/year, expanding to 200,000 tons. It created 36 jobs and aims to export 60-70% of its output, focusing on sustainability.
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  11 October 2023

  MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal

  The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.

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  12 September 2023

  Repsol Expands Sines Chemicals Complex

  The expansion includes new polyethylene and polypropylene plants, creating jobs and focusing on sustainability, decarbonization, and advanced technologies for a competitive, integrated, and flexible site.
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  12 June 2023

  Lhyfe and Capital Energy to Produce Offshore Green Hydrogen in Spain and Portugal

  The collaboration aims to develop offshore hydrogen projects using wind farms, enhancing economic and social benefits, and potentially expanding to other markets.
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  23 January 2023

  PepsiCo to Invest €7.5M in Lisbon Plant Biodigester

  The biodigester will convert organic waste into biogas, reducing carbon emissions by 30% and gas consumption. Construction starts in April, aiming for sustainability and renewable energy use.
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  22 December 2022

  Green Hydrogen Project in Sines Gains National Strategic Status

  The GreenH2Atlantic project in Sines, Portugal, gains PIN status, aiming to create 3,891 jobs and invest over €150M in a 100MW green hydrogen plant, supporting national and EU decarbonization goals.
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  14 November 2022

  NeoGreen Portugal to Launch Green Hydrogen Facility in Sines

  A €1B investment will establish a 500MW+ electrolyser project in Sines, supported by the Portuguese government, aiming to advance the National Strategy for Hydrogen and attract global investments.
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  21 September 2022

  EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"

  The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
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  12 July 2022

  Enagás to Invest €4.775 Billion in Energy Security and Decarbonisation

  The 2022-2030 Strategic Plan focuses on gas and hydrogen infrastructure, innovation, international development, and renewable projects, aiming for 2-4% annual EBITDA growth and carbon neutrality by 2040.
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  22 April 2022

  European Consortium Announces €1 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Portugal

  The project in Sines will use 500MW of electrolysis to produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating 200+ jobs and supporting Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy.
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  13 April 2022

  Galp and Northvolt to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Setúbal

  Setúbal's new plant will produce 28,000-35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2026, creating 200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs with a €700 million investment.
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  21 December 2021

  GreenH2Atlantic Advances Renewable Hydrogen in Sines, Portugal

  A 100 MW green hydrogen project in Sines, Portugal, funded by the EU's Horizon 2020, aims to start construction in 2023 and operation by 2025, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals.
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  14 December 2021

  Galp and Northvolt Form Aurora to Develop Lithium Plant in Portugal

  Aurora aims to build Europe's largest sustainable lithium plant in Portugal, producing 35,000 tons annually by 2026, supporting the battery value chain and energy transition efforts.
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  13 October 2021

  Repsol and Portugal Sign €657M Investment for Sines Complex Expansion

  The €657M investment will expand the Sines Industrial Complex with two new plants for recyclable polymeric materials, creating jobs and enhancing Portugal's industrial and economic landscape.
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  9 July 2021

  Repsol to Expand Sines Complex with €657M Investment

  Two new polymer plants in Sines will produce 100% recyclable materials for specialized applications, enhancing integration, efficiency, and job creation, aligned with energy transition goals.
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  21 December 2020

  Galp Centralizes Refining in Sines

  Refining operations in Matosinhos will cease in 2021. Regional supply will continue, and site alternatives are being explored. Annual costs and CO2 emissions will be significantly reduced.
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  15 August 2018

  €24 Million Biorefinery Investment at ZILS

  The new biorefinery at ZILS will produce S-50 biofuel, creating 23 direct and 15-20 indirect jobs. Over 70% of its 30,000 metric tons annual output will be exported to several European markets.
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  5 July 2018

  Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso

  The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
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  10 January 2018

  Indorama Expands European Leadership with ZILS Acquisition

  The new owners will start maintenance in January 2018, increasing the workforce by 10%. Production begins in the second half of 2018, with 80% for Europe and Turkey, and 20% for the Americas and Middle East.
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  20 October 2017

  ZILS – Sines on the Global Communications Map

  ZILS was chosen for a new submarine cable station, enhancing Europe-Latin America connectivity, reducing internet costs, and boosting communication security. Operational by 2019, with a $200M investment.
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  6 July 2017

  Fresenius Kabi Expands Portugal Plant

  Two new antibiotic production lines added, creating 80 jobs with a €17 million investment. The plant now spans 6,000 square meters and employs around 600 people.
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  26 April 2017

  Sines, Portugal: Key Entry Point for US Energy Exports

  Sines is highlighted as a strategic hub for US LNG exports to Europe, potentially stabilizing energy supply and reducing dependency. The area is targeted for investment in the natural gas industry.
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  19 December 2016

  Repsol Completes €30M Investment in Sines Fuel Storage Park

  The Fuel Storage Park in Sines, completed on time and budget, stores 100M liters of diesel, enhancing national energy security with pipeline connections to the port and CLC.
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  15 September 2016

  SGL Group Opens Carbon Fiber Precursor Line in Portugal

  The new production line in Lavradio, Portugal, completes the value chain for high-quality carbon fiber materials, supporting innovative lightweight solutions in automotive, aerospace, and other industries.