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7 February 2025
bp and Iberdrola begin building Spain's largest green hydrogen plant
The plant will create 500 jobs, produce 2,800 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, and cut 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, with completion expected in 2026.
5 February 2025
Power2X selects Worley for eFuels Rotterdam project
Worley to provide engineering for a facility producing 250,000 tonnes/year of sustainable aviation fuel, aiding Europe's energy transition and meeting ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation targets.
3 February 2025
UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance
A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, supporting a circular economy with sustainable forestry and efficient operations.
29 January 2025
Repsol to Invest €800 Million in Tarragona Renewable Methanol Plant
The Tarragona plant will convert waste into renewable methanol, creating jobs and reducing CO2 emissions, with EU support for its innovative waste valorization technology.
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.
21 January 2025
Johnson Matthey tech chosen for major European e-methanol plant
Reolum's La Robla NE project in Spain will use eMERALD technology to produce e-methanol, aiding regional decarbonization and supported by the European Investment Bank.
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14 January 2025
Anaergia and Techbau to Build Five Biomethane Plants in Italy
Five biomethane plants in Southern Italy will use anaerobic digestion to convert waste into renewable energy, with completion expected by 2025. Total investment: €100M; Anaergia revenue: C$25M.
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.
10 January 2025
Alleima Supports Preem's Renewable Jet Fuel Transition
Heat exchanger tubes will aid a Swedish refinery's shift to renewable fuels, reducing emissions by 2-3 million tons annually and cutting fossil fuel production.
9 January 2025
Perstorp Acquires Amsterdam Site to Enter Synthetic Ester Market
The acquisition targets specialty fluids, focusing on sustainable synthetic esters for data center cooling, with plans for ISCC PLUS certification and backward integration.
8 January 2025
Naturgy to Develop 30 Biomethane Plants in Spain
The alliance aims to produce 2.5 TWh of biomethane annually, cut CO₂ by 450,000 tonnes, and boost the circular economy by using organic waste for energy and local benefits.
6 January 2025
MSD Ireland to Acquire WuXi Vaccines' Dundalk Facility
The acquisition involves a €500M investment, adding 1,000 jobs across Ireland by 2025, enhancing vaccine production capabilities and strengthening Ireland's pharma sector.
11 December 2024
BASF Boosts Ammonium Chloride Output at Ludwigshafen
The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
11 December 2024
Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line
The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
10 December 2024
Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030
€1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.
9 December 2024
BASF Lemförde Expands Sustainable Offerings
Lemförde site gains ISCC PLUS and REDcert, enabling biomass-balanced products with lower CO2 footprints, supporting customer sustainability goals with mass balance certification.
6 December 2024
WuXi Biologics Hits Key Milestones at Ireland Site with 16,000L PPQ Success and HPRA GMP Approvals
The Dundalk site completed two successful PPQ runs and received GMP approval, enhancing its role in global biomanufacturing with innovative, sustainable processes and strong regulatory compliance.
5 December 2024
Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Carbon Capture at Heidelberg's German Facility
The project integrates carbon capture at a cement plant, aiming to store 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually in the North Sea. Construction starts in 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
4 December 2024
FUCHS SE completes acquisition of STRUB & Co. AG
The acquisition secures Swiss market access, retains STRUB's brand and management, and adds a research and production plant. STRUB employs 40, with EUR 15M sales in 2023.
4 December 2024
Arctial Begins Study for Low-Carbon Aluminum Plant in Kokkola
The study will assess social, technical, commercial, and environmental impacts, with a decision expected by 2026–2027. The region's infrastructure and green energy are key advantages.
2 December 2024
Arkema Completes Acquisition of Dow's Packaging Adhesives Business
The acquisition expands Arkema's packaging solutions, adding $250M in sales and 280 employees, with expected synergies of $30M EBITDA in 5 years, based on a $150M enterprise value.
27 November 2024
Lactips Raises €16M for Global Expansion of Biodegradable Polymer
The funding will boost growth in Europe, Americas, and Japan, enhance R&D, and expand production capacity, supported by new and existing impact investors.
26 November 2024
EIB Provides €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane Plants in Spain
The loan supports renewable gas development, aiding Spain's decarbonization and energy security, aligned with REPowerEU and backed by InvestEU.
25 November 2024
TotalEnergies Advances Hydrogen Decarbonization at La Mède
Partnering with Air Liquide, a new unit will produce renewable hydrogen by 2028, cutting La Mède's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.
24 November 2024
Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon
A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.
23 November 2024
Abbott Launches New Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny, Ireland
The facility will produce diabetes care sensors, create 800 jobs, and is part of a €440M investment in Ireland, focusing on sustainability and supporting STEM education.
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.
21 November 2024
Vulcan and BASF to explore geothermal energy at Ludwigshafen site
The project aims to use geothermal energy for CO2-free steam and lithium extraction, benefiting local industries and reducing emissions. Seismic surveys start in 2025.
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