Spanish chemical industry news

• 28 October 2024

  Repsol pauses 3 Green Hydrogen Projects in Cartagena, Tarrogona and Basque Country Amid Regulatory Uncertainty in Spain

  Projects paused due to regulatory issues, impacting Spain's green hydrogen goals. Repsol shifts focus to Portugal, citing need for stable policies to support energy transition investments.
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  21 October 2024

  Zaragoza Opens Europe's First Biorefinery

  The biorefinery converts urban waste into high-value products, supporting circular economy goals and reducing landfill waste, while creating jobs and promoting sustainable growth.
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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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  17 October 2024

  Archroma Invests in El Prat Facility to Boost Paper and Packaging Capacity

  The El Prat plant marks 50 years, expanding by 32,000 tons annually with a €20M investment, creating 30 jobs, and enhancing sustainability and innovation in the European market.
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  15 September 2024

  bp and Iberdrola Approve 25MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Castellón

  The 25 MW green hydrogen project at Castellón refinery will be operational by late 2026, funded by 15M euros from the EU. It aims to decarbonize industry and create up to 500 construction jobs.
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  13 September 2024

  Minister Jordi Hereu Visits Cepsa’s Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley

  The Minister of Industry and Tourism reviewed green hydrogen, biofuel projects, and sustainable chemistry efforts, highlighting a €5 billion investment in Andalusia for energy transition and decarbonization.

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  28 July 2024

  BASF's BBTR Project in Tarragona: Adapting to Market Realities

  The BBTR project in Tarragona adapts to EV market shifts, maintaining a €400M investment, 200 jobs, and a 2025 production start, while focusing on renewable energy and reduced environmental impact.
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  9 July 2024

  Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics

  The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
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  4 July 2024

  Vertex Bioenergy Opens Corn Oil Extraction Facility in Cartagena

  The new facility extracts corn oil for livestock feed and biofuel production. With a €5M investment, it has a 4,000-ton annual capacity and 400-ton storage.
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  19 June 2024

  Generalitat Valenciana and IGNIS Sign MOU for Castellón Green Ammonia and Hydrogen Project

  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.
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  7 May 2024

  BASF Expands Basoflux® Production in Spain

  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.
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  16 April 2024

  Topsoe to Provide Technology for Cepsa's 2G Biofuels Plant in Spain

  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.
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  23 February 2024

  Cepsa and Bio-Oils Start Construction on Southern Europe's Largest 2G Biofuels Plant

  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.
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  10 January 2024

  Cepsa and C2X to Establish Europe's Largest Green Methanol Hub in Huelva

  The project will invest 1 billion euros, create 2,500 jobs, and produce 300,000 tons of green methanol annually, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 1 million tons, starting operations in 2028.
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  16 November 2023

  Repsol and Pontegadea Partner on 618 MW Renewable Portfolio

  The 618 MW portfolio includes 12 wind farms and 2 solar plants in Spain, valued at €740M. This is the third partnership, aiming to accelerate objectives and maximize returns.
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  16 October 2023

  Cepsa to Develop Biomethane Plants from Agricultural and Livestock Waste

  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.
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  11 October 2023

  Solvay to Cut Soda Ash Production in Torrelavega

  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.
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  9 October 2023

  Repsol Starts Renewable Hydrogen Production at Petronor Refinery

  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.
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  24 July 2023

  gr3n and Intecsa Industrial to Build Spain's First Microwave-Assisted PET Depolymerization Plant

  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.
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  19 July 2023

  ENE Secures 35.78-hectare Lease for Lithium Plant in Cáceres

  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.
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  13 June 2023

  Iberdrola to Develop Green Hydrogen Corridor Between Spain and Netherlands

  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.
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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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  12 June 2023

  AIMPLAS Leads EU Project to Convert Waste into Agricultural and Personal Care Products

  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.
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  9 June 2023

  Iberdrola and Trammo Sign Major EU Green Ammonia Export Deal

  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.
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  22 May 2023

  Greenalia and P2X-Europe Partner on eFuel Project in Galicia

  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.
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  9 May 2023

  TotalEnergies Acquires Iber Resinas to Boost Plastic Recycling in Europe

  The acquisition enhances production of circular polymers, expands recycled product range, and improves feedstock access, supporting the goal of 30% circular polymers by 2030.
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  8 May 2023

  WACKER Acquires ADL Biopharma to Boost Biotechnology Business

  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.
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  25 April 2023

  Cepsa Awards Técnicas Reunidas Engineering Contract for 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva

  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.