British chemical industry news (page 2)

• 19 July 2023

  Tata Group to Build UK Battery Gigafactory

  The £4 billion investment will produce 40GW of battery cells annually from 2026, supporting electric mobility and renewable energy. The project aims for 100% clean power and includes battery recycling.
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  1 June 2023

  Devon County Council Backs Altilium's Battery Recycling Initiative

  A Devon-based firm recycles EV batteries, recovering over 95% of critical minerals. Supported by local and national funds, it plans to scale up operations in the UK and Europe.
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  23 May 2023

  Yara to Build Specialty Fertilizer Plant in Yorkshire

  The new plant will double production capacity for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants, enhancing yields and quality, with nearly all output exported globally by end of 2025.
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  9 May 2023

  GC Ventures invests in Interface Polymers to enhance plastic recyclability

  Polarfin® additives improve recyclability of mixed plastics in food packaging. GC subsidiary allnex partners with Interface Polymers to develop recyclable resins for packaging.
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  4 April 2023

  DSM selects BakerHicks for EPCM of methane-reducing feed additive plant

  The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cattle. Construction began in 2022, with completion expected in 2025, supported by local expertise and sustainable practices.
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  30 March 2023

  UK Government Selects Essar Vertex Hydrogen Project for Hydrogen Economy Development

  The UK Government's £20bn funding supports hydrogen projects, boosting investment and job creation. Vertex Hydrogen will produce 350MW by 2026, capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 using HyNet's infrastructure.

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  27 February 2023

  Essar commits $3.6 billion to energy transition in the UK and India

  $2.4B will fund hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and refinery decarbonization in the UK, reducing emissions by 20%. $1.2B in India will develop green hydrogen and ammonia for global markets.
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  24 February 2023

  Getinge to Establish UK Headquarters in Derby

  The new facility will house chemistry and decontamination operations, a training academy, and a showroom. It aims to boost local employment and economic growth, with operations starting in August 2023.
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  1 February 2023

  Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Unveils £300M Carbon Capture Project

  The £300M project will capture 85% of on-site CO2, storing over 1 million tonnes annually from 2028. It uses proven amine solvent technology and aligns with Humber's 2030 Vision for decarbonization.
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  30 November 2022

  Essar Oil UK to Build £360M Carbon Capture Plant

  Essar plans a £360M carbon capture plant at Stanlow refinery, aiming to cut CO2 by 0.81M tons/year by 2027, as part of a broader £1B investment in decarbonization and hydrogen initiatives.
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  3 October 2022

  Carlton Power Secures Approval for Greater Manchester's First Low-Carbon Hydrogen Hub

  The 200MW Trafford Green Hydrogen scheme will boost energy security, create jobs, and support the hydrogen economy, contingent on government financial support.
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  29 September 2022

  INEOS Contracts Atkins for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant Design at Grangemouth

  The hydrogen plant, operational by 2030, aims to cut site emissions by 1 million tonnes annually, supporting net zero by 2045. It will utilize Scottish Cluster CCS and contribute to the Forth Green Freeport bid.
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  30 August 2022

  Air Products and ABP Partner on UK's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Facility

  The facility will import green ammonia to produce hydrogen, decarbonizing transport and industry. It aims to cut 580,000 tonnes of emissions annually and create 3,000 jobs, supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
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  10 August 2022

  Sundolitt Opens New EPS Factory in Corby, UK

  The new facility, relocated from Gateshead, boosts production for construction and civil engineering. It underscores confidence in the UK market and will create local jobs.
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  9 August 2022

  Iberdrola to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Felixtowe Port

  The €170M plant will produce 14,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2026, fueling port vehicles, trucks, and trains, with potential for green ammonia or ethanol production and export.
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  8 August 2022

  Sartorius Acquires Albumedix to Enhance Advanced Therapy Solutions

  Sartorius acquires Albumedix for £415M, adding recombinant albumin solutions to its portfolio. This enhances cell culture media and vaccine production capabilities. Transaction closes Q3 2022.
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  4 August 2022

  INEOS Supports Forth Green Freeport Bid

  The Forth Green Freeport aims to boost industry, create 50,000 green jobs, and support net zero targets, with significant investments in hydrogen and manufacturing, benefiting local communities and the economy.
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  28 July 2022

  Mitsubishi Chemical to Expand SoarnoL™ EVOH Resin Production in UK

  Production capacity of SoarnoL™ EVOH resin to increase by 21,000 tons annually by July 2025. The resin aids in food preservation and is recyclable with Soaresin™. Construction starts April 2023.
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  24 June 2022

  Tata Chemicals Europe Launches UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant

  The new plant captures 40,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, reducing emissions by 10%. It produces Ecokarb® for global export, supported by a £4.2m government grant, advancing sustainable manufacturing.
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  22 June 2022

  Moderna to Establish UK Vaccine Research and Manufacturing Centre

  NHS patients will access next-gen mRNA vaccines via a new UK facility, boosting pandemic response and job creation. The centre will enhance R&D and local manufacturing for various diseases.
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  20 June 2022

  Quantafuel Submits Plan for Sunderland Plastics Upcycling Plant

  The new plant will create 100 jobs, recycle 100,000 tonnes of plastic waste, and reduce CO2 emissions by 50%. It aims to be operational by 2024, supporting 200 jobs during construction.
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  16 June 2022

  INEOS to build acetic acid plant on US Gulf Coast, cancels UK VAM plant

  A feasibility study is underway for a US Gulf Coast acetic acid plant, with FID expected by end of 2023. The project will use proprietary technology and carbon-efficient processes.
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  12 May 2022

  Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Teesside, UK

  A new lithium hydroxide plant in Teesside will process low-carbon feedstocks for Europe's battery market, aiming for 96,000tpa production by 2030, with commercial output expected by Q4 2024.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS and SGN Launch Hydrogen Network Trial in Scotland

  The trial at Grangemouth will test repurposing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen, aiming to support a low-cost, low-disruption hydrogen system for UK homes and businesses.
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  25 February 2022

  Vivergo Fuels Hull Site to Reopen as E10 Fuel Mandated

  The Hull bioethanol plant will reopen, creating 85 jobs, due to favorable conditions and the UK mandating E10 fuel, which will cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes annually.
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  9 February 2022

  Essar to Build UK's First Hydrogen Furnace at Stanlow

  A £45M investment will replace three furnaces with a hydrogen-capable one, cutting CO2 by 16,600 tonnes annually. Part of HyNet North West, it aims to make Stanlow the UK's first low carbon refinery.
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  27 January 2022

  INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant at Grangemouth

  The new plant aims to cut emissions, replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, and support local hydrogen infrastructure, contributing to Net Zero goals by 2045.
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  27 January 2022

  INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth, UK

  The new plant aims to cut site emissions by 60% by 2030, with CO2 stored offshore. It will replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, supporting a local hydrogen hub and the Scottish Cluster CCS project.