Dutch chemical industry news (page 3)

• 25 August 2022

  Greenergy Boosts Amsterdam Biodiesel Production

  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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  13 July 2022

  Shell Moerdijk Advances Toward Net Zero and Sustainable Chemical Production

  Shell Moerdijk invests in a pyrolysis oil upgrader to enhance recycling, aiming for net zero emissions by 2032. Plans include hydrogen production, bio-based feedstocks, and doubling plant capacity.
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  6 July 2022

  Shell to Build Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  The 200MW electrolyser will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily by 2025, powered by offshore wind. It will help decarbonize Shell's Rotterdam refinery and support commercial transport.
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  30 June 2022

  Trinseo and GMP to Build Recycling Plant in Netherlands

  The new plant will recycle polystyrene for food packaging, aiming for a 2024 startup. It will enhance circularity and sustainability, supporting long-term agreements and further research.
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  29 June 2022

  Gasunie Begins National Hydrogen Network Construction

  The Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy announced plans for a national hydrogen network, leveraging existing gas infrastructure to connect seaports, industrial clusters, and storage, boosting sustainability.
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  27 June 2022

  Neste Expands Renewable Products Refinery in Rotterdam

  The Rotterdam refinery expansion will boost renewable product capacity by 1.3 million tons annually, including 1.2 million tons of SAF, enhancing global competitiveness and sustainability efforts.

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  21 April 2022

  Groningen Seaports Invests €43.7M in Oosterhorn-Zuid Development

  The €43.7M investment will develop Oosterhorn-Zuid to meet growing industrial demand, support sustainable growth, and boost regional employment. Many companies have already reserved land.
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  20 April 2022

  Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl

  The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
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  12 April 2022

  Shell Signs First Agreement for Rotterdam Hydrogen Pipeline

  The hydrogen pipeline in Rotterdam will connect the Maasvlakte to Pernis by 2024-2025, supporting sustainable industry and linking to national and international networks.
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  11 April 2022

  Gasunie, HES, and Vopak to Develop Hydrogen Import Terminal in Rotterdam

  The terminal will import green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, operational by 2026, supporting green hydrogen demand in energy, transport, and petrochemicals, leveraging Rotterdam's strategic location.
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  10 March 2022

  EU Innovation Fund Awards Climate Action Projects

  The EU Innovation Fund selected 7 projects for EUR 1.1 billion in grants to advance technologies in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
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  4 March 2022

  Fluor to Design Itero’s 27,000 Tonne Recycling Plant in the Netherlands

  The plant will convert 27,000 tonnes of plastic waste into oils, wax, and gas, reducing emissions. It will create 30 local jobs and aims to expand with a larger commercial plant in the future.
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  3 January 2022

  Trinseo Acquires Heathland B.V.

  The acquisition enhances access to recycling technologies and aligns with 2030 sustainability goals, focusing on climate change, sustainable products, and circular economy initiatives.
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  2 January 2022

  Westlake Acquires Hexion Epoxy Business

  The $1.2B acquisition adds a leading portfolio of specialty resins, coatings, and composites, enhancing capabilities in high-growth, sustainable sectors like wind energy and lightweight automotive components.
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  21 December 2021

  Hexion Expands ECH Production in Pernis

  The expansion will add 25,000 metric tons of annual ECH capacity, use biobased feedstocks, and reduce energy intensity. Completion is expected by late 2024.
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  9 December 2021

  Avantium Approves Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in The Netherlands

  The positive investment decision follows securing financing, finalizing engineering, and obtaining offtake commitments. The plant will produce FDCA for PEF, aiming to demonstrate large-scale viability.
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  4 November 2021

  Bunge to Build New Plant in Amsterdam Port

  Bunge is investing €300M in a new sustainable facility in Amsterdam, replacing the Maasvlakte refinery. The plant will boost efficiency, cut energy use by 40%, and reduce CO2 emissions by 90% by 2030.
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  25 October 2021

  LyondellBasell and Covestro Convert Waste to Energy in Rotterdam

  The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam reduces energy use by 0.9 Petajoules annually, cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tons, and prevents 11 million kg of salt residue from entering surface water.
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  21 October 2021

  Worley Supports Shell's Low-Carbon Fuels Project in Rotterdam

  The project will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 2.8 million tonnes. Production starts in 2024, led from The Hague.
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  20 October 2021

  Neste and Ravago to Form Joint Venture for Chemical Recycling in the Netherlands

  The joint venture will build a facility in Vlissingen to recycle 55,000 tons of plastic waste annually, leveraging advanced liquefaction technology and aiming for global expansion. Regulatory approval pending.
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  6 October 2021

  Shell and Pryme Partner on Plastic Waste to Chemicals Agreement

  The agreement involves supplying pyrolysis oil from a Rotterdam plant, operational in 2022, with a second plant planned for 2024. It aims to enhance circular chemical production and plastic waste recycling.
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  29 September 2021

  Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Build MXDA Plant in Rotterdam

  A new 25,000 MTA MXDA plant in Rotterdam will start in mid-2024 to meet European demand. This expansion supports MGC's 3-year plan and ensures stable global supply. Existing Japan plants remain operational.
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  16 September 2021

  Shell to Build Major Biofuels Facility in Rotterdam

  The new Rotterdam facility will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, aiding emissions reduction and supporting Shell's net-zero target by 2050.
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  6 September 2021

  Uniper and Port of Rotterdam to Produce Green Hydrogen

  The agreement aims to develop green hydrogen production at Maasvlakte, leveraging North Sea wind power and connecting to Rotterdam's hydrogen infrastructure, advancing carbon neutrality and sustainable energy.
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  24 June 2021

  Tessenderlo's New Thio-Sul® Plant in Geleen

  The new plant will produce Thio-Sul® liquid fertilizer, starting in Q2 2023, employing 20 people. It supports Chemelot's sustainability and competitiveness goals.
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  17 June 2021

  PPG Expands Coatings Manufacturing in Europe

  Investments in the Netherlands and Poland will boost production of non-BPA coatings for aluminum and steel cans, supporting growing demand in Europe for beverage, food, and personal care packaging.
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  8 June 2021

  GIDARA Energy to Open Facility Converting Waste to Biofuels

  The new Amsterdam facility will convert non-recyclable waste into advanced methanol, reducing CO2 emissions and replacing fossil fuels, using proven HTW® technology for reliable, sustainable fuel production.
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  1 June 2021

  Rotterdam Energy Port and Petrochemical Cluster: 8th Edition Facts & Figures

  The Port of Rotterdam has expanded with Maasvlakte 2, new LNG and coal facilities, increased wind energy, and enhanced synergies, making it a key hub for the energy and petrochemical sectors.