Portuguese chemical industry news

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  31 July 2025

  Veolia to Generate Local Energy from Waste in Porto, Portugal

  A 270M€ contract will enhance a waste-to-energy plant in Porto with digitalization, solar power, and carbon capture, aiming for energy efficiency and decarbonization over 15 years.
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  30 July 2025

  Iberdrola and Mercadona sign 300 MW renewable energy PPAs

  The agreement supports logistics centers and supermarkets with wind and solar power, adding 3,500 EV charging points in Spain and Portugal.
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  28 July 2025

  Moeve 2025: €733M EBITDA, Green Initiatives

  H1 2025: €324M net income, €652M cash flow, €502M capex with focus on energy transition. Secured €304M for green projects, sold 25% Suriname interest, advancing biofuels plant.
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  22 July 2025

  Innovation Fund: Six New Projects for European Industry Decarbonisation

  Six projects receive €319M from the Innovation Fund to cut 24.1M tonnes CO2 in hydrogen, energy, and chemical sectors, boosting EU's net-zero transition and competitiveness.
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  2 July 2025

  TotalEnergies Sells 50% of Portuguese Renewable Assets

  The company retains operation and 50% stake, selling the rest for €178.5M. It will buy and commercialize production post-tariff expiry, optimizing capital in renewables.
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  7 June 2025

  CALB to Begin Construction on 15 GWh Battery Plant in Portugal

  The €2B project in Sines, Portugal, will use advanced lithium tech, aiming for completion by 2028. It holds "National Interest Project" status and must meet environmental requirements.

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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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  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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  5 October 2023

  Technip Energies Secures Contracts for Biofuels and Hydrogen Units at Galp Sines Refinery

  The projects aim to reduce the refinery's carbon footprint, producing renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and green hydrogen, with a total investment of €650 million.
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  25 September 2023

  Galp Finalizes Investment in Green Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects at Sines Refinery

  Two large-scale projects at Sines refinery will reduce carbon footprint: a 270 ktpa biofuels unit and a 100 MW green hydrogen plant, both operational by 2025, with a total investment of €650m.
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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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  5 December 2022

  CALB Establishes European Base in Portugal

  A new industrial base near Sines port aims to be a leading low-carbon, automated factory, enhancing the company's global industrial presence.
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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.