Danish chemical industry news

• Topsoe's Electrolyzer Demonstration Yields Strong Results in Denmark

  20 March 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The SOEC electrolyzer test showed high stability and efficiency under industrial conditions, supporting rapid decarbonization and receiving significant EU funding for further development.
• H2 Energy Europe Secures Environmental Approval for Esbjerg Hydrogen Facility

  10 January 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project aligns with Esbjerg’s Vision 2025, creating jobs and reducing water strain. It will support decarbonisation and sustainable e-fuel production, with a crucial pipeline expected by 2028.
• Topsoe Receives EUR 94 Million from EU for SOEC Factory in Denmark

  18 December 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The factory will produce SOEC electrolyzers by 2024, initially at 500 MW capacity, aiding green hydrogen production and reducing CO2 emissions by 7.5 million tonnes over ten years.
• Novo Nordisk to Invest €5.6 Billion in Expanding Danish Manufacturing Facilities

  10 November 2023

  CDMOPharma

  

  The €5.6 billion investment will expand API and packaging capacity, create 800 jobs, and enhance sustainability. Completion is expected between 2025-2029, with 3,000 external workers during construction.
• Arcadia eFuels Selects Plug Power for 280 MW Electrolyzer in Denmark

  11 October 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The Vordingborg plant will use wind power to produce 120 TPD of green hydrogen for sustainable aviation fuel, aiming for commercial operation by late 2026.

• Novo Nordisk to Invest €2.1bn in Danish Manufacturing Expansion

  12 June 2023

  CDMOPharma

  

  The €2.1bn investment will expand API production in Hillerød, creating 340 jobs by 2029. The facility will enhance production capacity, flexibility, and sustainability for future chronic disease treatments.
• Arcadia Chooses Topsoe and Sasol for 2026 eFuels Plant in Denmark

  10 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The agreement marks a key milestone for the eFuels plant, aiming to produce sustainable aviation fuels to meet EU mandates and decarbonize the aviation sector by converting CO2 and H2 into eFuel.
• EU Approves €170M Danish Aid for Renewable Hydrogen Production

  15 February 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The scheme supports up to 200 MW of electrolysis capacity, reducing CO2 by 70,000 tonnes annually. It aligns with EU goals for renewable energy and climate neutrality by 2050.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant to Begin Production in 2024 in Denmark

  5 January 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  A pilot plant in Aalborg will produce sustainable aviation fuel from CO2 and green hydrogen by 2024, using new technology to simplify the process and support Denmark's green aviation transition.
• Haldor Topsoe Starts Commissioning eSMR Methanol Demo Plant in Denmark

  31 October 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The eSMR Methanol demo plant in Foulum will validate electrified technology for cost-competitive methanol from biogas. Supported by EUDP and Aarhus University, it aims for full operation by early 2022.
• EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"

  21 September 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  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.
• Topsoe Approves Construction of World's Largest SOEC Electrolyzer Plant

  1 September 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The new plant in Herning will have a 500 MW capacity, expandable to 5 GW. It aims to boost green fuel production and decarbonization, with construction starting in late 2022.
• Topsoe to Build Largest Electrolyzer Plant in Denmark

  23 May 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The new plant in Herning will produce 500 MW of electrolyzers annually, scalable to 5 GW, operational by 2024. It aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors and support EU energy independence.
• Quantafuel Begins Production at Skive Plant

  23 December 2021

  SpecialtiesBiobased & CircularPolymers

  

  The Skive plant is now in production, targeting Proof-of-Concept by year-end. New equipment performs well, with minor adjustments. The 2022 goal is processing 12,000 tonnes of plastics.
• Danish Government Grants DKK 197 Million for North Sea CO2 Storage

  9 December 2021

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The Danish Energy Agency funds Project Greensand to support Denmark's 70% CO2 reduction by 2030. The project aims to store up to 8 million tons of CO2 annually in the North Sea by 2030.
• H2 Energy to Build Green Hydrogen Facility in Esbjerg

  23 September 2021

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  A new green hydrogen plant in Esbjerg will convert offshore wind electricity to hydrogen, creating 200-300 jobs and supporting Denmark's green transition and hydrogen trucking goals.
• Nouryon Renames Industrial Chemicals Subsidiary to Nobian

  12 January 2021

  

  The renaming supports growth and branding strategies, allowing focused development of essential base chemicals. Nobian will expand chloromethane production in Frankfurt to better serve key industries.
• Braskem and Haldor Topsoe produce bio-based MEG from sugar

  24 November 2020

  Base chemistryBiobased & Circular

  

  The first demo-scale production of bio-based MEG from sugar has been achieved. The next phase involves testing and validation for potential commercial deployment.
• European Energy to Build Largest Solar Farm in Northern Europe

  29 October 2020

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Aabenraa, Denmark, approves a 300 MW solar farm to power 75,000 homes, cutting CO2 by 110,000 tons annually. Construction starts early 2021, with grid connection by year-end.
• Haldor Topsoe Joins Danish Sustainable Fuel Initiative

  26 August 2020

  Base chemistryEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Topsoe will provide carbon reduction tech for a Danish project aiming to produce renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel by 2030, with stages starting from 2023 and scaling up to 1.3 GW capacity.
• Danish Companies Collaborate on Sustainable Fuel Project

  26 May 2020

  Base chemistryEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project aims to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel facility by 2023, scaling up by 2030 to produce 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes.
• BASF invests €20M in Quantafuel for chemical recycling of plastic waste

  7 October 2019

  SpecialtiesBiobased & CircularPolymers

  

  The investment will enhance pyrolysis technology, optimize chemical recycling, and license it. BASF gains first refusal rights on output, aiming to replace fossil resources and support sustainability goals.
• Topsoe to Build Plant for CO2-Neutral Methanol from Biogas and Green Electricity

  16 July 2019

  

  A new plant will use eSMR Methanol™ technology to produce sustainable methanol from biogas and green electricity, aiming to match the cost of traditional fossil fuel-based methanol.
• Braskem and Haldor Topsoe Launch Renewable MEG Demo Unit in Denmark

  7 March 2019

  Base chemistryBiobased & Circular

  

  A new demo unit in Denmark converts sugar into renewable MEG, aiming to reduce production costs and enhance sustainability in the chemical industry. The global MEG market is valued at $25 billion.
• AGC Biologics Expands Copenhagen Facility

  22 August 2018

  CDMOPharma

  

  The facility will add a 6Pack™ suite with six 2000L bioreactors, enhancing flexible cGMP production. New capabilities include harvesting, purification, and media production, operational by November 2018.
• Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso

  5 July 2018

  

  The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
• Eastern Denmark's Largest Biogas Plant Commissioned

  18 June 2018

  Biobased & Circular

  

  The new plant converts industrial residues into bio-natural gas and fertilizer, supporting circular economy and significant carbon savings. It will produce 8 million cubic meters of gas annually.