Dutch chemical industry news

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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

  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.
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  2 September 2025

  dsm-firmenich Launches emotiOn™ for Enhanced Social Connection

  emotiOn™ uses fragrance to boost social interactions, blending neuroscience and behavioral science to foster emotional closeness and wellbeing.
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  1 September 2025

  dsm-firmenich Expands Executive Committee for Consumer-Focused Growth

  Alessandre Keller and Maurizio Clementi join the Executive Committee, focusing on health, nutrition, and taste segments for strategic growth.
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  1 September 2025

  Tegral Materials and Borealis Expand Distribution in Southern and Western Europe

  The partnership extends to Spain, Portugal, UK, and Ireland, enhancing regional coverage and offering innovative, sustainable polyolefin packaging solutions.
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  29 August 2025

  EEW Opens New Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant in Delfzijl

  The new plant processes 180,000 tons annually, saves 15 million m³ of gas, and cuts 27,000 tons of CO₂. It recovers phosphate and supports the Dutch energy transition.
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  29 August 2025

  RWE Receives Dutch Grant for Eemshaven Electrolyser Project

  RVO grants €551M for a 100MW electrolysis plant in Eemshaven, powered by green electricity from OranjeWind offshore windfarm.
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  29 August 2025

  Avantium Launches FDCA Flagship Plant's SDH Unit

  Avantium's FDCA plant in Delfzijl starts its SDH unit, converting sugars to MMF. Full production is expected by 2026, with repairs ongoing for quality issues in piping and electrical components.
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  28 August 2025

  Hydrogen Pipeline Milestone in Rotterdam by Hynetwork

  The final weld of a 32-km hydrogen pipeline in Rotterdam marks a key step. Construction began in April 2024, navigating complex infrastructure. Next: testing and commissioning.
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  27 August 2025

  Statkraft Sells Dutch Renewables Platform to Greenchoice

  Statkraft divests 120 MWp solar assets and skilled team in the Netherlands to Greenchoice, supporting further growth and Europe's green energy transition.
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  27 August 2025

  Plastic Energy and SABIC Produce First Recycled Oil in Dutch Plant

  The plant produces TACOIL™ from hard-to-recycle plastic waste, aiming for full commercial operations and supporting EU recycling goals.
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  20 August 2025

  Teijin Delfzijl Site Operations Safely Resumed

  Most operations are stable post-incident. Emmen facility stayed operational. Safety checks completed, no injuries or environmental harm. Focus on full production capacity.
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  18 August 2025

  Teijin Aramid CEO Change

  Peter ter Horst steps down as CEO in 2025. Taiichi Machida, with strategic experience, will succeed him, aiming to continue business evolution and value delivery.