British chemical industry news

• 15 January 2025

  EET Hydrogen and ENKA to Build UK's First Large-Scale Low Carbon Hydrogen Plant

  The UK funds a 350MW hydrogen plant capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, advancing decarbonization and economic growth in the North West.
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  13 January 2025

  UK's Last Synthetic Ethanol Plant Closes

  UK chemical industry struggles with high energy costs, job losses, and lack of new plants. Calls for government action on energy, emissions, and trade policies.
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  22 November 2024

  Unite urges Labour to act on Grangemouth refinery closure plan

  Unite proposes converting the refinery to a bio-fuels hub, preserving jobs and aligning with government policies, while urging government intervention against closure.
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  20 November 2024

  Exolum Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Transport via LOHC in Existing Infrastructure

  The project uses LOHC to store and transport hydrogen, funded by the UK government, aiming to meet 30% of the UK's 2030 hydrogen demand and support decarbonization efforts.
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  9 October 2024

  LANXESS to Sell Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation

  The sale, valued at €460M, includes 5 sites and 400 employees. Proceeds will reduce net debt. Transaction expected to close in H1 2025, pending regulatory approval.
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  12 September 2024

  Grangemouth Petroineos Oil Refinery to Close in 2025: Focus on a Green and Industrial Transition

  Closure impacts 400 jobs; £100M pledged for green projects. Focus on reskilling, clean fuels, and hydrogen. Other site operations remain.

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  15 July 2024

  Europe's First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant to Support UK Decarbonisation at Stanlow Refinery

  The plant will generate 125 MW of power, cut 740,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, and support regional decarbonisation. Completion is set for 2027, with significant investment in the North West of England.
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  3 July 2024

  Exolum to Demonstrate LOHC Transport and Storage in Repurposed UK Infrastructure

  The project, backed by UK funding, aims to prove LOHC transport and storage in repurposed oil infrastructure, advancing hydrogen logistics and supporting energy transition efforts. Completion by 2024.
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  28 June 2024

  EuroAPI FOCUS-27 Plan: Job Cuts and Facility Divestments

  The FOCUS-27 plan aims to boost competitiveness with €110-120M restructuring costs, €350-400M CAPEX, and €75-80M annual EBITDA by 2027, focusing on high-value APIs and strategic sites.
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  13 June 2024

  Approval Granted for Hydrogen Facility in Hull

  The £250M, 100MW facility will meet 30% of Saltend Chemicals Park's hydrogen demand, cutting CO2 emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually, aiding the UK's decarbonisation and economic growth.
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  4 June 2024

  Green Lithium and EDF Partner for Low-Carbon Lithium Production in Teesside

  The Teesside refinery will use green hydrogen to cut emissions by 75%, producing 50,000 tonnes of low-carbon lithium annually, aiding Europe's EV market and local decarbonization efforts.
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  29 May 2024

  Mura and Elite Recycling Partner for Hydro-PRT Site in Teesside

  A new feedstock supply contract will provide post-use plastic for a hydrothermal recycling facility, converting waste into reusable hydrocarbons and reducing carbon emissions.
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  14 May 2024

  RWE to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth

  The project will produce up to 3.6 tonnes of hydrogen per hour by 2029, aiding decarbonisation and supporting Scotland's net zero goals. Initial capacity is 200MWe, with potential expansion to 600MWe.
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  19 March 2024

  INEOS to End Ethanol Production at Grangemouth in 2025

  All staff to be redeployed. Decision follows reduced demand and import pressure. Consultations with employees and Trade Union to begin. Ethanol supply to continue from Herne, Germany.
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  7 March 2024

  Mura Technology and Neste Sign Offtake Agreement for Teesside Recycling Site

  Neste will convert products from Mura's Teesside site into new plastic feedstock. The HydroPRS™ process enables efficient recycling of mixed plastics, reducing fossil resource use and carbon footprint.
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  5 March 2024

  Willis Sustainable Fuels Approved for SAF Refinery at Teesworks, UK

  The Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council approved plans for a SAF refinery at Teesworks, with an annual capacity of 14 kilotons. The project received a £4.721M grant from the UK Department for Transport.
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  4 March 2024

  Trafigura Acquires Greenergy

  Trafigura acquires Greenergy's European business, enhancing its biofuels and fuel supply operations. The deal supports Greenergy's decarbonisation plan and market expansion.
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  22 February 2024

  bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project

  The Teesside project aims for 1.2GW blue hydrogen by 2030, capturing up to 99.99% CO2 with OASE® technology. It targets decarbonizing industry and heavy transport, with operations planned for 2028.
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  6 February 2024

  MHI and Worley Secure FEED Contract for UK's First Cement CO2 Capture Plant

  The Padeswood CCS project will capture and store up to 800,000 tons of CO2 annually, starting in 2028, as part of the HyNet CCUS cluster to support the UK's net zero carbon goal by 2050.
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  22 December 2023

  Topsoe to Supply Technology for Essar's £360 Million Carbon Capture Project in Chester, UK

  The carbon capture facility at Stanlow refinery will be operational by 2028, capturing 1 million tons of CO2 annually, with CO2 sequestered in Liverpool Bay's depleted gas fields.
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  21 December 2023

  Eni Enhances UK CCS Leadership with HyNet Expansion and New Government Initiatives

  The UK launches "CCUS Vision" to boost carbon capture, aiming for 20-30 million tonnes stored annually by 2030, creating 50,000 jobs. HyNet and Bacton hubs to store 500 million tonnes of CO2.
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  20 December 2023

  UK Invests £20 Billion to Develop Competitive Carbon Capture Market

  The UK aims to create a competitive carbon capture market by 2035, boosting the economy by £5 billion annually by 2050, supporting 50,000 jobs by 2030, and storing 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
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  14 December 2023

  EDF Renewables UK Secures NZHF Funding for Tees Green Hydrogen Project

  The Tees Green Hydrogen project will use green electricity from Teesside Offshore Wind Farm and a new solar farm to power a 7.5MW electrolyser, aiming for 300MW by 2030. Operational by 2026.
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  1 December 2023

  ExxonMobil's Fawley Refinery Investment Enhances UK Energy Security

  The new low-sulphur diesel facility at Fawley will boost production by 40%, reduce imports, support 400 construction jobs, and lay groundwork for lower-carbon fuels with a new hydrogen plant.
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  26 October 2023

  Mura Technology Launches First Commercial HydroPRS™ Recycling Plant in Teesside

  The plant will process 'unrecyclable' plastics, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions. Key industry figures attended the launch, highlighting collaboration and economic benefits.
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  24 October 2023

  bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project

  H2Teesside aims for 1.2GW hydrogen by 2030, aiding local decarbonization. The project leverages North Sea gas and carbon capture, targeting low-cost, efficient hydrogen production.
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  21 September 2023

  ENGIE Expands Biomethane Operations in Europe with Ixora Energy Acquisition

  The acquisition adds three UK production units, generating 160 GWh annually, to ENGIE's portfolio, supporting its goal of 10 TWh capacity by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2045.
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  21 September 2023

  EQTEC Halts Billingham Project in UK

  Challenging market conditions and setbacks make the Billingham project unfeasible. Discussions continue on recovering investments. Focus shifts to broader strategic opportunities.