Spanish chemical industry news (page 8)

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  2 June 2022

  Repsol to Invest €105M in UHMWPE Plant in Spain

  The new plant, operational by end of 2024, will produce 15,000 tons annually using DSM technology. UHMWPE's applications include battery separators, construction, protection gear, and medical devices.
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  31 May 2022

  HyDeal España partners with four EPC firms

  The firms will design Europe's largest renewable hydrogen hub, aiming for competitive costs. Production starts in 2025, targeting 150,000 tons of hydrogen annually by 2026, reaching 330,000 tons by 2030.
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  18 May 2022

  Covestro Starts Desmodur® 15 Production Line in Barcelona

  The new line meets rising demand for high-performance elastomers, supports global supply, and operates on renewable energy. It aids growth in high-end applications and Vulkollan® licensee development.
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  4 May 2022

  Volkswagen and SEAT to Invest 10 Billion Euros in Spain's Electrification

  The investment will fund a battery Gigafactory in Valencia, electric vehicle production, and a supplier ecosystem. A photovoltaic plant will supply green energy to the Gigafactory.
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  1 April 2022

  Ecoplanta Secures EU Innovation Fund Grant

  Ecoplanta's project in Tarragona will use non-recyclable waste to produce methanol and biofuels, reducing 3.4 Mt CO2eq emissions over ten years, aligning with EU decarbonization goals.
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  23 March 2022

  Volkswagen and SEAT Unveil Spain Electrification Plan

  The plan includes a €7B investment, a new battery cell factory in Valencia, and aims to transform Spain's automotive industry, creating 3,000 jobs and boosting e-mobility across Europe.

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  10 March 2022

  EU Innovation Fund Awards Climate Action Projects

  The EU Innovation Fund selected 7 projects for EUR 1.1 billion in grants to advance technologies in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
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  7 March 2022

  Repsol Begins Construction of Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant

  The €200M project will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, reducing CO2 by 900,000 tons. It supports Repsol's 2050 net zero goal and involves 1,000 jobs and 240 auxiliary companies.
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  15 February 2022

  HyDeal España: Largest Renewable Hydrogen Hub in Asturias

  HyDeal España will produce and deliver renewable hydrogen, aiming for 9.5 GW solar and 7.4 GW electrolysers by 2030. It targets 6.6 million tons of hydrogen over 20 years, reducing Spain's CO2 emissions.
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  11 January 2022

  Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies Partner on Advanced Recycling Plant in Spain

  A new plant in Sevilla will recycle 33,000 tons of plastic waste annually into food-grade polymers by 2025, enhancing circular economy efforts in Europe.
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  17 December 2021

  Apollo Funds Acquire Kem One Group

  The acquisition supports growth and modernization plans. Apollo aims to enhance production reliability and reduce environmental impact. Frédéric Chalmin remains CEO, with Jim Voss as Chairman.
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  9 November 2021

  Bayer to Start Nifedipine Production in Asturias

  The Asturias plant will produce Nifedipine, moving production from Germany. The new line, approved in February, will be operational by end of 2021, with key officials attending the commissioning.
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  17 September 2021

  Transforming Waste into Biofuel at LIPSA Huelva

  The Huelva plant processes up to 500,000 tonnes of waste into biofuel annually, promoting circular economy, reducing GHG emissions, and creating local jobs while continuously innovating in waste pre-treatment.
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  25 August 2021

  Repsol Produces Spain's First Waste-Derived Aviation Biofuel

  The batch of 5,300 tons of biojet fuel will cut 300 tons of CO2 emissions. This aligns with EU and Spanish initiatives to decarbonize aviation and supports the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
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  2 August 2021

  Ineos Sells Bilbao Sulphuric Acid Plant to WeylChem

  The Bilbao plant, using advanced tech and co-generation, produces sulphuric acid (80%-98%) and oleum. It sources sulphur from refineries and generates steam for electricity production.
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  26 July 2021

  Repsol and RAMPF Eco Solutions Enhance Polyurethane Recycling

  The agreement grants exclusivity to develop recycled polyol plants in Europe, leveraging synergies to boost foam recycling and support circular economy goals.
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  13 July 2021

  ArcelorMittal and Spain Partner on €1 Billion Decarbonisation Investment

  New DRI and EAF installations in Gijón will cut carbon emissions by 50%, making Sestao the first zero-emissions steel plant. The project relies on green hydrogen and renewable electricity.
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  2 July 2021

  AIQBE 2020 Summary

  Despite COVID-19, AIQBE added 2,565 jobs in 2020, contributing significantly to Huelva's GDP. Turnover was €6.9B, with 32% of production exported. Investments totaled €219M.
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  22 June 2021

  Alter Enersun Launches New Photovoltaic Plant in Huelva

  The new 50 MWp plant in Huelva will generate 100 GWh annually, powering 28,000 homes, reducing CO2 by 94,400 tons, and creating 10 permanent jobs. Construction involved a 2.78M euro investment.
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  25 May 2021

  Eastman Boosts Naia™ Yarn Production in Barcelona

  To meet rising demand for sustainable fibers, production capacity for Naia™ filament yarn will increase by 30% by mid-2021 and over 50% by end of 2022 at the Barcelona site.
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  24 May 2021

  Cummins and Iberdrola to Build Electrolyzer Plant in Spain

  A €50M electrolyzer plant in Castilla-La Mancha will produce green hydrogen, create 350 jobs, and support EU's Green Deal. The project includes a 230-MW hydrogen facility and a refueling station.
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  13 May 2021

  Plastipak Invests in Recycled PET Facility in Spain

  The new facility in Toledo will produce 20,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 14 jobs. It supports sustainability goals and complies with the Single Use Plastics Directive.
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  30 April 2021

  Hexion Sells Phenolic Resins and Hexamine Businesses; Bakelite Brand Returns to Europe

  The $425M sale includes 11 global sites and 900 employees. Bakelite Synthetics focuses on sustainable products, enhancing fire resistance, electric vehicles, and plant production.
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  27 April 2021

  Repsol, Enerkem, and Agbar to Build Waste-to-Chemicals Plant in Spain

  The plant will process 400,000 tons of waste to produce 220,000 tons of methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 200,000 tons. It will be operational by 2025 and has received necessary environmental approvals.
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  26 April 2021

  Ercros to Invest Over €40 Million in Tarragona Under 3D Plan

  The 3D Plan includes 20 projects, 14 in Tarragona, focusing on decarbonisation, digitalisation, and diversification, with a total investment of €92M by 2029, aiming to boost sustainability and efficiency.
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  14 April 2021

  Ercros to Double Sodium Chlorite Production in Sabiñánigo

  The new line will boost capacity to 11,300 t/y by Q3 2022, targeting export markets. This aligns with the 3D Plan's focus on diversification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation.
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  13 January 2021

  Honeywell to Supply Control and Safety System for Repsol's Biofuels Plant in Spain

  The new biofuels plant in Cartagena will use advanced Honeywell systems to enhance efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by 900,000 tons annually, supporting Repsol's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
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  2 January 2021

  Ercros Unveils €69M 3D Plan for 2021-2025

  The 3D Plan focuses on Diversification, Digitalisation, and Decarbonisation, with 20 projects aimed at sustainability, competitiveness, and meeting EU climate goals, investing €92M by 2029.
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  18 November 2020

  NUREL Expands Biopolymer Production

  The new plant boosts production to 26,000 tons/year, meeting high demand in Latin America and strengthening market position. Part of a larger investment plan by the SAMCA Group.
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  22 October 2020

  Repsol to Build Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant

  The new plant in Cartagena will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 900,000 tons per year, with an investment of €188 million, operational by 2023.