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Funding Approved for bp’s Lingen Green Hydrogen Project
Germany Funds RWE's Hydrogen Projects
25 July 2024
Energy
Industrial gasses
Germany grants over €619M for hydrogen projects, including a 300-MW electrolyser in Lingen and a 100-MW plant in Rostock. The projects aim to boost green hydrogen production and storage.
BASF to Cease Glufosinate-Ammonium Production in Germany
18 July 2024
Food
Production will end by 2025 due to economic reasons. Jobs will be retained until then. The company will source from third-party suppliers and focus on next-gen solutions with lower application rates.
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Biomass Power Plant
17 July 2024
Biobased & Circular
Energy
The new plant cuts CO2 emissions by 70%, saving 50,000 tons annually. It will cover 95% of energy needs from renewables. The goal is CO2 neutrality by 2030 with global energy-saving projects.
Fluor to Provide EPCM Services for Northvolt’s Battery Facility in Germany
1 July 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Fluor will handle engineering, procurement, and construction management for Phase One of a $4.8 billion lithium-ion battery factory in Germany, with completion set for 2027.
WACKER and CordenPharma Achieve Pandemic Readiness in June 2024
23 June 2024
CDMO
Pharma
The consortium will produce 80 million mRNA vaccine doses annually if needed, following a successful expansion and qualification phase, ensuring pandemic readiness for at least five years.
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Uniper Transforms Wilhelmshaven into Green Energy Hub
14 June 2024
Biobased & Circular
Energy
Industrial gasses
Wilhelmshaven will host an ammonia import terminal and 1 GW electrolysis plant, supplying 10-20% of Germany's hydrogen demand by 2030, supporting EU climate goals and creating local jobs.
Recycling Tires into Automotive Plastics: Neste, Borealis, Covestro Collaborate
26 June 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
Rubber
Discarded tires are chemically recycled into high-quality polycarbonates for automotive parts, promoting circularity and sustainability in the plastics and automotive industries.
Merck Invests €62M in New Quality Control Facility
11 June 2024
Specialties
CDMO
Pharma
The new 10,000 sqm facility in Darmstadt will house 135 employees, meet sustainability standards, and enhance quality control for life science products, supporting Merck's €1.5B investment program.
WACKER Launches mRNA Center in Halle, Germany
3 June 2024
CDMO
Pharma
The new facility in Halle enables large-scale mRNA production, creating over 100 jobs and supporting Germany's pandemic preparedness with a capacity for 200 million vaccine doses annually.
Hydrogen Production at Lingen
1 June 2024
Energy
Industrial gasses
Lingen is now a key site for hydrogen in Germany, featuring hydrogen-ready gas turbines, a filling station, and industrial-scale electrolysers, supporting the green hydrogen economy and climate targets.
RCS Expands with New Recycling Plant in Nordkirchen
31 May 2024
A new plant in Nordkirchen will recycle disposable bottles into rPET, reducing primary raw material use and CO2 emissions. The facility will include halls, silos, offices, and parking spaces.
RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine in Germany
28 May 2024
Energy
A hydrogen-ready gas turbine with 800 MW capacity is planned in Werne, Germany, aiming for completion by 2030. An Italian-Spanish consortium is handling the planning.
LEAG Partners with AFRY for Power-to-X Project in Boxberg
22 May 2024
Energy
Industrial gasses
A new hydrogen plant in Boxberg will produce and store green hydrogen, converting surplus electricity. AFRY supports the project from concept to permit applications and tendering processes.
Dow Expands Capacity in SAS Chemicals to Boost Façade Industry in Germany and Turkey
16 May 2024
Specialties
The capacity expansion will enhance sealant and adhesive solutions for insulating glass, benefiting façade and window segments, with new production in Turkey starting June 2024.
BASF Introduces Biomass-Balanced Ammonia and Urea Products
16 May 2024
Biobased & Circular
Food
Energy
The new biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products reduce carbon footprints by 80% using certified biowaste and renewable energy, aiding customers in meeting sustainability targets.
IPP to Sell BASF's Ammonia, Methanol, and Melamine Plants in Germany
6 May 2024
Base chemistry
Specialties
Food
BASF's ammonia, methanol, and melamine plants in Ludwigshafen are for sale. The deal excludes financial details. The plants offer efficient production and are available for relocation.
LYB to Establish Plastic Waste Recycling Hub in Germany
29 April 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The hub will feature advanced sorting and recycling, covering 20 soccer fields, starting in Q1 2026. It aims to support the production of 2 million metric tons of recycled polymers annually by 2030.
Merck Invests €300 Million in New Research Center in Darmstadt
25 April 2024
Pharma
The new center will focus on antibody and mRNA research, supporting 550 employees by 2027. It aims for near carbon-neutral operations and gold certification from the German Sustainable Building Council.
Holcim and thyssenkrupp Begin Construction on Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant in Germany
22 April 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Construction starts on a carbon-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf, using "pure oxyfuel" tech to capture CO2. The plant aims to cut emissions by 1.2 million tons annually, operational by 2028.
BASF, SABIC, and Linde Launch World's First Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace
17 April 2024
Biobased & Circular
Steam cracker
The new furnace at BASF's Ludwigshafen site uses renewable electricity to cut CO2 emissions by 90%, supported by a €14.8M German grant, aiming for industrial market maturity.
BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany
16 April 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
Pantherna and WACKER Expand mRNA Biopharmaceutical Collaboration
5 April 2024
CDMO
Pharma
WACKER's Halle site will produce mRNA-based ARDS treatment using a scalable process. The facility, operational by mid-2024, marks a milestone in their collaboration with Pantherna.
BASF Opens New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Ludwigshafen
20 March 2024
Food
The plant, operational by late 2025, will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. Employing 30, it uses fermentation to convert renewable materials.
Trinseo Considers Closing Virgin Polycarbonate Plant in Germany
15 March 2024
Polymers
The potential closure aims to boost annual profitability by $15-20M. Demand softens, prices drop due to oversupply. Trinseo explores recycling tech, with a pilot facility in the Netherlands.
Traceless Announces Hamburg Production Plant Location
7 March 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new plant in Hamburg-Harburg will produce bio-based, compostable plastic substitutes, creating 40 jobs. Initial purchase agreements and a €36.6M financing round support the project.
bp to transform Gelsenkirchen refinery for lower-emission fuel production
6 March 2024
Refinery
Energy
The Gelsenkirchen refinery will reduce complexity, shut down parts, and convert plants to process biogenic materials, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by up to 500,000 tonnes annually from 2026.
PLAYMOBIL Adopts INEOS Plant-Based Materials for Sustainable Toys
5 March 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
PLAYMOBIL's new JUNIOR line uses 90-100% plant-based materials, certified by ISCC. Packaging includes 90% recycled cardboard and 100% recycled paper. Full conversion by mid-year.
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