Spanish chemical industry news

• Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics

  9 July 2024

  Biobased & CircularFoodEnergy

  

  The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
• Generalitat Valenciana and IGNIS Sign MOU for Castellón Green Ammonia and Hydrogen Project

  19 June 2024

  EnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project aims to produce 800,000 tonnes/year of green ammonia, create 1,300 jobs, and cut 2 million tonnes of CO2 by 2031, enhancing Castellón's role in renewable energy and decarbonization.
• BASF Expands Basoflux® Production in Spain

  7 May 2024

  Specialties

  

  The expansion will boost production of paraffin inhibitors, enhancing efficiency and flexibility. New solutions will support sustainable oil production, with first deliveries expected in early 2025.
• Topsoe to Provide Technology for Cepsa's 2G Biofuels Plant in Spain

  16 April 2024

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually using HydroFlex™ technology, doubling renewable fuel capacity and supporting decarbonization in hard-to-electrify sectors.
• Cepsa and Bio-Oils Start Construction on Southern Europe's Largest 2G Biofuels Plant

  23 February 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new plant in Huelva will double 2G biofuels capacity to 1 million tons by 2026, creating 2,000 jobs. It will produce SAF and renewable diesel, cutting CO2 emissions by 75% compared to traditional plants.

• Cepsa to Develop Biomethane Plants from Agricultural and Livestock Waste

  16 October 2023

  Biobased & Circular

  

  By 2030, 15 biomethane plants will manage 4 TWh/year, reducing CO2 emissions by 728,000 tons annually. This supports green hydrogen production, sustainable mobility, and rural economic development.
• Solvay to Cut Soda Ash Production in Torrelavega

  11 October 2023

  

  Production at Torrelavega will drop by 300-600 kilotons annually from January 2024. The site will focus on regional customers and sustainability, while exports shift to Green River, WY.
• Repsol Starts Renewable Hydrogen Production at Petronor Refinery

  9 October 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The 2.5 MW electrolyzer produces 350 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, reducing carbon footprints and powering transport. Future plans include larger electrolyzers and regional hydrogen initiatives.
• gr3n and Intecsa Industrial to Build Spain's First Microwave-Assisted PET Depolymerization Plant

  24 July 2023

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

  The new plant will produce 40,000 tons of virgin-like PET by 2027, using innovative recycling technology to process various PET waste, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
• ENE Secures 35.78-hectare Lease for Lithium Plant in Cáceres

  19 July 2023

  

  The 35-year lease costs 2.1M euros and covers a third of the project area. The plant will produce 100,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, creating over 1,000 jobs and aiding the energy transition.
• Iberdrola to Develop Green Hydrogen Corridor Between Spain and Netherlands

  13 June 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Agreements signed to establish a green hydrogen maritime corridor, enhancing transport, storage, and distribution between Spain and the Netherlands, aiming to decarbonize Northern Europe's industry.
• Lhyfe and Capital Energy to Produce Offshore Green Hydrogen in Spain and Portugal

  12 June 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The collaboration aims to develop offshore hydrogen projects using wind farms, enhancing economic and social benefits, and potentially expanding to other markets.
• AIMPLAS Leads EU Project to Convert Waste into Agricultural and Personal Care Products

  12 June 2023

  SpecialtiesFood

  

  The EU project aims to convert slaughterhouse and paper sludge waste into bioplastics and fertilizers, reducing landfill and pollution, involving 13 partners over 48 months with €5.5M funding.
• Iberdrola and Trammo Sign Major EU Green Ammonia Export Deal

  9 June 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project will produce and distribute 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually from 2026, creating 3,500 jobs and supporting EU decarbonization with a 750 million euro investment.
• Greenalia and P2X-Europe Partner on eFuel Project in Galicia

  22 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The Breogán project will produce sustainable aviation fuel using green hydrogen and biogenic CO2 in Galicia, aiming for 20,000 tonnes of synthetic hydrocarbons annually.
• TotalEnergies Acquires Iber Resinas to Boost Plastic Recycling in Europe

  9 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

  The acquisition enhances production of circular polymers, expands recycled product range, and improves feedstock access, supporting the goal of 30% circular polymers by 2030.
• WACKER Acquires ADL Biopharma to Boost Biotechnology Business

  8 May 2023

  SpecialtiesCDMOPharmaFood

  

  The acquisition expands fermentation capacity by 2,000 cubic meters, enhances recovery and purification processes, and aims to grow customer relationships in food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors.
• Cepsa Awards Técnicas Reunidas Engineering Contract for 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva

  25 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The plant will produce 500,000 tons of renewable diesel and SAF annually, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90%. The project involves over 180 experts and 500,000 hours of work.
• Cepsa and Bio-Oils to Build Largest 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva

  14 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually, create 2,000 jobs, and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%, with operations starting in 2026.
• Iberdrola to Manufacture Photovoltaic Panels in Spain

  5 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The project aims to produce 1.6 GW of panels annually, creating 500 jobs in Extremadura. It seeks EU funding under the Net Zero Industry Act to enhance local manufacturing and energy self-sufficiency.
• Técnicas Reunidas starts engineering for CETAER's e-methanol plant in Spain

  4 April 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The plant will produce 37,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen and CO2, starting in 2026, with plans to expand to 300,000 tonnes by 2030. The project has received IDAE's "Pioneers 3 Plan" subsidy.
• OMNI to Help Zaragoza Become First Zero Waste City

  23 March 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Zaragoza will use the Omni200 plant to convert non-recyclable waste into methanol and hydrogen, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030. The plant starts in 2026, reducing CO2eq by 100,000 tonnes annually.
• Zaragoza to Invest €280M in World's First Zero Waste Treatment Plant

  22 March 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Zaragoza's new plant will convert non-recyclable waste into hydrogen and methanol, aiming for zero waste to landfill and zero emissions by 2030, with significant long-term economic savings.
• PowerCo Begins Construction of Second Gigafactory in Valencia

  17 March 2023

  SpecialtiesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new gigafactory in Valencia will start production in 2026, creating over 3,000 direct jobs and up to 30,000 indirect jobs. It aims for sustainable battery production with green electricity.
• Cepsa to Invest 1 Billion Euros in New Biofuels Plant in Spain

  8 March 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new plant in Palos de la Frontera will create 1,600 jobs, produce biofuels from organic waste, cut CO2 emissions by 90%, and support the company's 2030 strategy for energy transition and decarbonization.
• Air bp Sells First ISCC EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Castellon Refinery

  3 March 2023

  Biobased & CircularRefineryEnergy

  

  LATAM Cargo Chile completed the first flight using ISCC EU SAF from Spain to North America. The fuel, co-processed with fossil feedstocks, aims to cut carbon emissions by 80%.
• Neste plans algae pilot facility in Spain

  16 February 2023

  SpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  The pilot aims to develop algae cultivation and processing, diversifying renewable raw materials. Spain was chosen for its expertise and environment. The project is in the planning phase.