Dutch chemical industry news

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  16 December 2025

  Avantium Updates on Government Funding Timeline

  Funding timeline delayed due to extended government procedures. Avantium remains confident in securing support after ongoing discussions.
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  16 December 2025

  PPG Secures REDCert² Certification for Sustainable Materials at European Sites

  PPG's Amsterdam and Søborg sites achieve REDCert², ensuring sustainable raw material use and supporting customers' environmental goals with high-performance products.
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  16 December 2025

  Avantium Appoints Interim COO for FDCA Plant Launch

  Hero de Jager becomes interim COO, focusing on the FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, succeeding Bram Hoffer. De Jager brings extensive experience in chemical plant operations.
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  16 December 2025

  Borealis and BlueAlp Partner for Chemical Recycling

  Borealis transfers Renasci stake to BlueAlp, acquiring 10% of BlueAlp to boost chemical recycling, aligning with EU regulations and expanding recycled feedstock solutions.
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  15 December 2025

  SPIE and Tesla Sign European Agreement for Battery Energy Storage Systems

  The agreement standardizes BESS projects across Europe, enhancing energy storage and grid stability, with a focus on France, Poland, and Germany.
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  15 December 2025

  Neste Adjusts Climate Targets

  Neste delays its carbon neutrality goal to 2040, focusing on absolute emission cuts and halting emission compensation, due to financial constraints and investment priorities.

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  12 December 2025

  Genmab Completes Merus Share Acquisition, Begins Subsequent Offer Period

  Genmab adds petosemtamab to its portfolio, aiming for 2027 launch. Subsequent offer period open for remaining Merus shares.
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  11 December 2025

  Nouryon and IMCD Expand EMEA Textile and Leather Solutions Distribution

  The partnership enhances access to textile solutions, offering sustainable options and technical support to boost industry growth and competitiveness in EMEA.
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  11 December 2025

  EnviTec Biogas Secures Three New Gas Upgrading Contracts in Germany

  New gas upgrading projects in Bavaria, Bremen, and Saxony-Anhalt will enhance local networks with flexible, efficient EnviThan plants, addressing space constraints and future expansion needs.
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  11 December 2025

  Gasunie Completes European Tender for Onshore Pipeline Supply

  Framework contracts worth €2.5B signed with six suppliers for hydrogen, natural gas, and CO2 pipelines, emphasizing sustainability and efficient material procurement.
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  9 December 2025

  OCI Global Q3 2025 Update

  OCI sells ammonia business, plans merger with Orascom, and reports financials. Beaumont project nears completion; strategic review yields $11.6B, with $7B distributed to shareholders.
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  8 December 2025

  Genmab Reports Promising Epcoritamab Data for Richter Transformation Treatment

  Epcoritamab shows high response rates and potential as monotherapy and in combination for treating Richter Transformation, with manageable side effects.
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  8 December 2025

  HydroThane Revamps Leadership to Boost Growth

  New leadership aims to enhance partnerships, expand markets, and focus on sustainable projects, leveraging Axens' support and global reach.
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  4 December 2025

  Shell and Linde Share Power at Rotterdam Port E-Hub

  An e-hub in Rotterdam allows power sharing to optimize operations and ease grid congestion, supporting energy transition and grid reliability.
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  4 December 2025

  UPM and Sappi Plan Graphic Paper Joint Venture

  The joint venture aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the graphic paper industry, with expected synergies of €100 million and a combined value of €1,420 million.
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  4 December 2025

  Ørsted's Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany Begins Power Production

  Borkum Riffgrund 3 delivers first power to Germany's grid, aiding decarbonization via CPPAs. Full commissioning expected Q1 2026.
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  2 December 2025

  TotalEnergies Clarifies Mozambique LNG Project Financing

  Mozambique LNG partners replace UKEF and Atradius with additional equity after force majeure. 90% of lenders remain committed. Concerns raised over human rights reports in Cabo Delgado.
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  1 December 2025

  Huntsman Revises Q4 2025 Outlook

  An unplanned outage at the Rotterdam facility will likely reduce Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA by $10 million, with production expected to resume mid-December.
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  1 December 2025

  Nobian and Dutch Clusters Propose Vision for Competitive, Climate-Neutral Industry

  Dutch industrial clusters urge government action for sustainable industry, focusing on electrification, hydrogen, and CO₂ capture to maintain competitiveness and drive energy transition.
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  27 November 2025

  Momentum Global Ventures Invests €200 Million in Perpetual Next

  Investment funds facility expansion for biomethanol production in Europe and the US, including the world's largest torrefaction reactor, with support from ING Corporate Finance.
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  25 November 2025

  WITTMANN Benelux Leadership Transition

  Michel van der Motten retires in 2025, succeeded by Mark Verveer. Eric Claeyssens joins as sales engineer to strengthen the team.
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  25 November 2025

  BASF Opens Dispersant Production Line in Nanjing

  The new line uses CFRP technology to enhance supply reliability and flexibility, supporting growth in industrial coatings and automotive sectors with sustainable, high-performance dispersants.
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  20 November 2025

  Nobian's Salt Mining in Heiligerlee Extended to 2035

  Dutch ministry approves salt mining extension in Heiligerlee until 2035, ensuring supply for chemical production. Additional studies on cavern closure and soil subsidence required.
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  18 November 2025

  AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce All-Stock Merger

  The merger creates a $25B coatings leader, enhancing innovation, growth, and shareholder value with $600M synergies expected within three years.
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  17 November 2025

  Air Liquide Launches Hydrogen Trucks in Netherlands Logistics

  Hydrogen trucks replace conventional vehicles in Rotterdam, cutting CO₂ emissions. Supported by Dutch SWiM funding, this move aids sustainable logistics and decarbonization efforts.
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  17 November 2025

  Merus and Halozyme Collaborate on Subcutaneous Petosemtamab Development

  Merus licenses Halozyme's ENHANZE® for subcutaneous petosemtamab, targeting solid tumors. Agreement includes upfront, milestone payments, and royalties.
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  17 November 2025

  Aramis Initiates Offshore Pipeline Tender

  Tender opened for 200 km CO2 pipeline, linking Maasvlakte to offshore storage, aiding decarbonization. Further tenders for installation and design to follow. Operational by 2030.
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  17 November 2025

  Stahl to Spin Off Wet-End Leather Business into Independent Company

  Stahl halts sale to Syntagma Capital due to market conditions, continuing the carve-out to form a new brand, Muno, focusing on speciality coatings and innovation.
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  17 November 2025

  TotalEnergies Acquires 50% of EPH's European Power Assets

  The €5.1B deal creates a joint venture, boosting flexible power generation and enhancing TotalEnergies' position in European electricity markets. Completion expected mid-2026.
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  14 November 2025

  Namport and EU Partner with Port of Rotterdam for Lüderitz Green Minerals Terminal Development

  The EU and Port of Rotterdam will design a Green Minerals Terminal in Namibia, enhancing local mineral processing and supporting Europe's clean energy transition.