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10 June 2025
LyondellBasell to Sell European Assets to AEQUITA
The sale includes olefins and polyolefins sites in France, Germany, UK, and Spain. Closing expected by mid-2026, pending consultations and regulatory approvals.
20 March 2025
Grangemouth's £3.5 Billion Transformation Plan Unveiled
Nine pathways to renewables are proposed, aiming to create 800 jobs. Private investment is crucial, with SAF as a key focus. Challenges include high costs and new supply chain needs.
22 January 2025
LanzaJet Chooses Teesside for New SAF Facility
The new facility will produce 90,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cut emissions by 230,000 tonnes, create 30 jobs, and support the UK's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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.
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.
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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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.
2 September 2024
Technip Energies to design low-carbon hydrogen facility for bp in Teesside, UK
H2Teesside aims for 1.2 GW low-carbon hydrogen, capturing 2M tonnes CO₂ annually. It supports UK decarbonization, economic growth, and integrates with regional projects for a 2025 investment decision.
8 August 2024
CARBIOS and FCC Environment to Develop UK PET Biorecycling Plant
The project aims to use enzymatic depolymerization to recycle hard-to-recycle PET waste, supporting the UK's circular economy and enhancing waste management efficiency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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