Dutch chemical industry news (page 2)

• Lhyfe to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Site in Epinal, France

  6 July 2023

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  Selected by Epinal Urban Community, Lhyfe will build a green hydrogen site by 2027, targeting transport and industry, enhancing local industrial ecology, pending permits and investments.
• HyCC Contracts McPhy and Technip Energies for Green Hydrogen Plant in the Netherlands

  4 July 2023

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  HyCC's Djewels project in Delfzijl will use McPhy's electrolysers and Technip Energies' design to produce 3,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, aiding European decarbonization and climate goals.
• SCGC and Avantium Partner to Develop Carbon-Negative Plastic Pilot Plant

  3 July 2023

  PolymersBiobased & Circular

  

  The partnership aims to develop PLGA, a carbon-negative plastic, and scale up to a pilot plant. The material offers sustainability, recyclability, and compostability, targeting a 20% emissions cut by 2030.
• Syclus Selects Axens for Europe's First Ethanol-Based Renewable Ethylene Plant

  3 July 2023

  PolymersBase chemistrySpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  The plant in Geleen will produce 100,000 tonnes of renewable ethylene annually using Atol® technology, starting in 2026. The project, costing over EUR 130 million, aims to enhance sustainable plastic production.
• IFF Launches DEB Technology for Sustainable Biopolymers

  29 June 2023

  PolymersSpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  DEB technology creates high-performance, sustainable biopolymers for home, personal care, and industrial applications, addressing regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly alternatives.
• Kent Secures FEED Contract for ExxonMobil's Recycling Projects in Rotterdam and Antwerp

  28 June 2023

  PolymersBiobased & Circular

  

  Kent will provide FEED services for advanced recycling units at seven sites, building on their success in Baytown. This project aims to enhance recycling efficiency and support circular economy goals.

• GIDARA Energy Secures Environmental Permit for Amsterdam Methanol Facility

  8 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The facility will convert local waste into renewable methanol using patented technology. The permit ensures minimal environmental impact and aligns with Amsterdam's sustainability goals.
• Rotterdam Port Authority Allocates Site for 1 GW Green Hydrogen Plant

  14 April 2023

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  An 11ha site on the Maasvlakte is being developed for a green hydrogen plant, leveraging wind energy from the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm. The plant aims to be operational by 2028.
• LyondellBasell and EEW Partner on Advanced Waste Sorting

  27 March 2023

  PolymersBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The LOI explores a strategic partnership to extract and recycle plastics from incineration waste, supporting advanced sorting infrastructure and reducing CO2 emissions by diverting plastics from incineration.
• UBQ Materials to Build Sustainable Plastic Factory in the Netherlands

  22 March 2023

  PolymersBiobased & Circular

  

  The new factory in Bergen op Zoom will hire 140 employees, process 104,600 tons of waste annually, and support the region's transition to a circular economy with sustainable materials.
• Olin to Close Dutch Cumene Plant

  21 March 2023

  Base chemistrySpecialties

  

  Operations will cease at epoxy resin facilities in South Korea and Brazil. Q1 2023 results will include $57M in restructuring charges, with $15M as non-cash asset impairments.
• Uniper Chooses Plug for 100MW Electrolyzer at Rotterdam Maasvlakte Plant

  7 March 2023

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The Maasvlakte Energy Hub will use Plug's electrolyzer technology to produce green hydrogen by 2026, expanding to 500 MW by 2030, aiding the Netherlands' decarbonization and energy security goals.
• VoltH2 Secures SDE++ Subsidy for Green Hydrogen Plants in the Netherlands

  6 March 2023

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The Dutch government awarded a substantial SDE++ subsidy to support green hydrogen production in Vlissingen and Terneuzen, advancing the projects towards construction by early 2024.
• Gasunie Update: Zuidbroek Nitrogen Plant Operational by October

  26 January 2023

  Industrial gasses

  

  Construction to finish this spring, with testing in summer. The new situation won't impact Groningen gas production for 2022/2023 due to lower demand and existing nitrogen facilities meeting needs.
• Dutch State Supports Air Liquide's Electrolyzer Projects in Terneuzen and Rotterdam

  21 December 2022

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The Dutch State backs two 200 MW electrolyzer projects producing 30,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, cutting over 5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, aiding decarbonization and clean mobility.
• Tessenderlo Kerley Begins Construction of Liquid Fertilizer Plant in Netherlands

  12 December 2022

  Food

  

  The new plant at Chemelot will produce Thio-Sul® fertilizer, operational by mid-2024, employing 20 people. It supports sustainable agriculture and strengthens market presence in Western Europe.
• Circularise secures €11M funding from Brightlands, Asahi Kasei, Neste, 4impact

  17 November 2022

  PolymersSpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  Circularise will use the funds to advance its blockchain-based digital product passports and mass balance bookkeeping software, supporting the shift to a circular economy in industrial supply chains.
• Vision Energy and Linde Engineering Partner on Green Energy Terminal in the Netherlands

  10 November 2022

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  They've signed an agreement to accelerate engineering for a Green Energy Terminal in Vlissingen, focusing on hydrogen carriers, renewable energy, and low-carbon fuels, aiming for completion by Q3 2023.
• Cepsa and Port of Rotterdam to Create Europe's First Green Hydrogen Corridor

  11 October 2022

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The corridor will decarbonize industry and maritime transport, support EU energy independence, and is expected to be operational by 2027, with plans for further expansion from Huelva.
• Lhyfe to Develop 200 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Delfzijl

  6 October 2022

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Delfzijl's access to offshore wind power supports green hydrogen production, aiding decarbonization and easing grid congestion. The project awaits licenses, permissions, and financial decisions.
• North Sea Pipelines NOGAT and NGT Certified for Green Hydrogen Transport

  6 October 2022

  Energy

  

  The pipelines received certification for green hydrogen transport, ensuring suitability and safety. This supports the energy transition by reusing existing infrastructure, reducing costs and environmental impact.
• Yokogawa Chosen as MAC for Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant

  26 September 2022

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The Holland Hydrogen I plant in Rotterdam will produce 60,000 kg of green hydrogen daily using offshore wind power, aiding decarbonization at Shell's refinery by replacing grey hydrogen.
• Paques Biomaterials to Produce Biopolymer at GETEC PARK.EMMEN

  23 September 2022

  PolymersBiobased & Circular

  

  A PHA demo plant will be operational in 2023, with a commercial plant by 2026, creating 40 jobs. The project supports Emmen's green chemistry focus and involves a €58 million investment.
• Air Products to Build Second Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  21 September 2022

  Industrial gassesEnergy

  

  The new plant, operational by 2025, will double Europe's liquid hydrogen capacity, meeting high-tech and mobility market demands, and aiding in the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles.
• EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"

  21 September 2022

  Industrial gassesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
• CropEnergies Acquires 50% Stake in Syclus

  7 September 2022

  PolymersBase chemistrySpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  The €1.8M investment aims to develop a plant for renewable ethylene production from ethanol, targeting 100,000 tonnes annually by 2026, supporting defossilisation and sustainability goals.
• Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement

  29 August 2022

  Industrial gassesBiobased & Circular

  

  Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
• Greenergy Boosts Amsterdam Biodiesel Production

  25 August 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Production up 25% with upgraded pre-treatment for diverse waste oils. Supports transport decarbonisation and future biofuel demand. Port of Amsterdam highlights its role in sustainable transition.