Dutch chemical industry news

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  16 October 2025

  BASF Launches High-Purity Isobionics® Natural Lime Flavor Ingredient

  Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95 offers high purity for lime applications, is fermentation-based, and meets EU/US food regulations. Suitable for beverages, sweets, and citrus flavors.
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  14 October 2025

  Merus Publishes Abstract on Petosemtamab for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer at AACR-NCI-EORTC Conference

  Petosemtamab shows antitumor activity and manageable safety in mCRC trials, with ongoing data updates to be presented at the conference.
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  13 October 2025

  Merus to Present Petosemtamab Data at AACR-NCI-EORTC Conference

  Petosemtamab data in metastatic colorectal cancer to be presented in plenary and poster sessions at an upcoming conference.
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  13 October 2025

  Hydrogen Supply and Demand in Northern Netherlands: Progress and Challenges for RWE

  Green hydrogen projects face delays due to uncertain demand and regulatory hurdles, impacting investment decisions and progress in the northern Netherlands.
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  10 October 2025

  Nobian Approved for Salt Extraction Extension in Zuidwending

  Approval extends salt extraction in Zuidwending to 2035, ensuring supply for chemical industry and supporting transition to new sites. Research on cavern closure continues.
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  6 October 2025

  Neste Launches High-Temperature Electrolyzer for Renewable Hydrogen in Rotterdam

  The MultiPLHY project starts the world's largest high-temp electrolyzer, aiming to replace fossil hydrogen and reduce emissions in refining, showcasing SOEC technology's efficiency.

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  6 October 2025

  Groningen Seaports: Hydrogen Platform Milestone in the Netherlands

  The BaseLoad Power Hub arrives in Eemshaven for hydrogen research, marking progress in the Dutch energy transition and supporting the Groningen Hydrogen Valley initiative.
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  1 October 2025

  Evonik Awards Nobel Laureate Ben Feringa

  Ben Feringa, Nobel laureate, honored for his work in molecular machines and catalysis, highlighting the importance of academia-industry collaboration for sustainable solutions.
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  30 September 2025

  BASF Sells Food and Health Ingredients Business to Louis Dreyfus Company

  The sale includes a German site, labs, and 300 staff. BASF refocuses on vitamins, while LDC boosts its plant-based ingredients market presence. Financial terms undisclosed.
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  29 September 2025

  Genmab Acquires Merus for $8 Billion, Boosting Pipeline

  Acquisition adds petosemtamab to Genmab's portfolio, aiming for 2027 launch. Expected to enhance growth and EBITDA by 2029.
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  23 September 2025

  Avantium, LVMH, Tereos Partner to Scale Releaf® in Europe

  The alliance aims to industrialize PEF production in Europe, leveraging plant-based feedstocks and proprietary technology to replace fossil-based plastics.
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  22 September 2025

  ExxonMobil halts chemical recycling projects in Rotterdam and Antwerp

  Projects halted due to EU policy disputes on recycled content calculation, impacting economic viability and investment in circular economy technologies.
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  22 September 2025

  bp halts Rotterdam SAF project amid strategic shift

  BP halts Rotterdam SAF project due to financial viability concerns, market challenges, and a strategic focus on oil and gas, impacting future biofuel projects in Europe.
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  22 September 2025

  Innovation Fund Backs Shell and TotalEnergies' CO₂ Storage Initiative

  The Innovation Fund supports offshore CO₂ storage under the North Sea, enhancing reliability and scalability for Europe's climate goals with innovative injection methods and collaboration.
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  22 September 2025

  Aramis: SDE++ Subsidy Scheme Update

  The SDE++ scheme funds CO2 reduction projects. The 2025 round opens on 7 October with €8 billion available. Now includes CO2 storage outside the Netherlands.
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  17 September 2025

  MGC Halts Construction at Dutch Facility

  Construction of the MXDA facility in the Netherlands is paused due to delays, cost increases, and market changes, prompting a review of the project's viability.
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  17 September 2025

  LANXESS Cuts CO₂ Footprint at Botlek Site

  Botlek site products now use low-emission electricity, reducing CO₂. LANXESS supports decarbonization and offers ISCC PLUS certified, CO₂-optimized solutions for various industries.
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  15 September 2025

  ORLEN Expands SAF Fuel Availability in Baltic Markets

  SAF is now available in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, reducing emissions and supporting EU regulations. ORLEN plans further expansion and domestic production to enhance sustainability.
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  15 September 2025

  Coolbrook Breakthrough: Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste Cracked at Large-Scale Pilot

  RotoDynamic Reactor technology cracks 100% plastic-waste pyrolysis oil, enhancing sustainable olefin production and supporting circularity in petrochemicals.
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  10 September 2025

  EnviTec Biogas Launches First Biogas Upgrading Project in Belgium

  A biogas plant in Belgium will produce 735 Nm³/h of biomethane and 24 tons of bio-LCO2 daily by 2026, enhancing green energy and CO2 circular economy.
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  10 September 2025

  Mevaldi Secures Funding to Scale Green Chemistry Technology

  Funding will help scale bio-based 3MPD production, advancing sustainable polymers and polyurethanes, supporting EU's circular economy goals.
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  9 September 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Adopts Circularise Platform for Chemical Recycling Traceability

  MCC enhances supply chain reliability and sustainability by centralizing mass balance credit management and improving traceability for chemical recycling operations.
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  8 September 2025

  Delta Rhine Corridor Project Procedure Begins, Advancing EU Energy Infrastructure

  The public project procedure for DRC West has started, allowing stakeholders to contribute to the hydrogen and CO2 transport project between the Netherlands and Germany.
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  5 September 2025

  Yara Clean Ammonia Launches First Ammonia-Powered Container Ship

  The Yara Eyde, an ammonia-powered ship, begins construction, marking a step in maritime decarbonization and sustainable logistics on the Oslo–Porsgrunn–Bremerhaven–Rotterdam route.
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  4 September 2025

  Gasunie Appoints Bart Leenders as CTO

  Bart Leenders joins Gasunie as CTO on Nov 1, 2025. With a background at Neste, he brings expertise in sustainable energy projects, aligning with Gasunie's energy transition goals.
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  4 September 2025

  Avantium Launches €65 Million Rights Offering

  The offering supports Avantium's funding needs until EBITDA break-even in 2027, with cornerstone investments and full underwriting. Commercial operations for PEF start in Q1 2026.
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  4 September 2025

  Avantium Reports H1 2025 Results

  Avantium's FDCA plant progresses with successful MMF production. Secured €20M financing and launching €65M equity raise to support commercialization.
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  3 September 2025

  Lhyfe Delivers Renewable Hydrogen to Essent in Netherlands

  Lhyfe's hydrogen powers the GROHW project, testing hydrogen boilers for CO₂ reduction. A 200MW project in Delfzijl is planned, aiming for 2030 operation.
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  3 September 2025

  Shell Halts Rotterdam Biofuels Plant Construction

  Shell stops Rotterdam biofuels project after evaluating market dynamics and costs, focusing on competitive, low-carbon investments like CCS, hydrogen, and SAF.
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  2 September 2025

  Stahl Introduces RelcaDur® Water-Based Bonding System

  RelcaDur® offers a water-based, non-toxic solution for bonding rubber to substrates, enhancing vehicle NVH components with sustainability and performance.