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Lhyfe to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Site in Epinal, France
6 July 2023
Industrial gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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
Industrial gasses
Energy
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
Polymers
Biobased & 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
Polymers
Base chemistry
Specialties
Biobased & 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
Polymers
Specialties
Biobased & 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
Polymers
Biobased & 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.
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GIDARA Energy Secures Environmental Permit for Amsterdam Methanol Facility
8 May 2023
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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
Polymers
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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
Polymers
Biobased & 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 chemistry
Specialties
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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
Polymers
Specialties
Biobased & 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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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
Polymers
Biobased & 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 gasses
Energy
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 gasses
Biobased & Circular
Energy
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
Polymers
Base chemistry
Specialties
Biobased & 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 gasses
Biobased & 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 & Circular
Energy
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.
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