All news (page 24)

• 1 June 2022

  Lhyfe Approved to Develop Hydrogen Ecosystem in Schwäbisch Gmünd

  The plant will produce up to 4 tonnes/day of green hydrogen, powered by wind and solar, and supply local industry and fuel cell vehicles. Operational by early 2024, it supports a sustainable tech park.
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  31 May 2022

  LANXESS to Acquire DSM Elastomers for EUR 310 Million

  The acquisition, valued at an EBITDA multiple of 6, will be EPS accretive by 2011. The deal includes EPDM plants in the Netherlands and Brazil, pending antitrust approval and employee consultation.
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  31 May 2022

  DSM and Firmenich to Merge, Leading in Nutrition, Beauty, and Well-being

  The merger combines expertise in perfumery, taste, health, and nutrition, enhancing innovation and sustainability. It aims to better serve customers and drive growth with a strong global footprint.
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  31 May 2022

  Nippon Shokubai and Arkema Partner to Mass-Produce LiFSI Electrolyte Salts in France

  The partnership aims to mass-produce ultrapure LiFSI electrolyte salts for electric vehicle batteries, enhancing performance and supporting Europe's battery value chain. Production starts by end-2025.
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  31 May 2022

  HyDeal España partners with four EPC firms

  The firms will design Europe's largest renewable hydrogen hub, aiming for competitive costs. Production starts in 2025, targeting 150,000 tons of hydrogen annually by 2026, reaching 330,000 tons by 2030.
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  24 May 2022

  WACKER Expands Silicone Rubber Production in US and Germany

  To meet rising demand, significant capacity expansions for liquid and high-consistency silicone rubber are planned globally, with investments over €100 million and new sites in India, Czech Republic, and Japan.

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  20 May 2022

  Circa and Valmet Partner to Scale Biochemical Production

  The partnership aims to optimize the Furacell™ process, targeting 80 ktpa Cyrene™ production by 2030, leveraging Valmet's expertise in biomass-to-energy solutions and plant automation.
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  18 May 2022

  Covestro Starts Desmodur® 15 Production Line in Barcelona

  The new line meets rising demand for high-performance elastomers, supports global supply, and operates on renewable energy. It aids growth in high-end applications and Vulkollan® licensee development.
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  16 May 2022

  Europe's Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Opens in Norway

  The plant processes 12,000 tonnes of EV batteries annually, recovering up to 95% of materials. Expansion aims for 70,000 tonnes by 2025 and 300,000 by 2030, supporting sustainable battery recycling.
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  16 May 2022

  Jervois Boosts Cobalt Refining in Finland

  Jervois is starting a Bankable Feasibility Study to double cobalt refining capacity in Kokkola, Finland, to meet global demand and enhance recycling efforts.
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  12 May 2022

  Explosion at Melamin Chemical Factory in Slovenia

  Over 20 injured, 2 severely, and 5 missing after an explosion. Fire contained, building damaged. Facility is a major regional employer, producing resins. Worst industrial fire in Slovenia recently.
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  12 May 2022

  Valmet to Supply BioPower Plant and BioTrac System to ORLEN Poludnie in Poland

  Valmet will provide technology for a bioethanol plant in Poland, including a BioTrac system and a BioPower CHP plant. The project supports ORLEN's biofuels market growth and EU bio-additives targets.
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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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  11 May 2022

  AMG Lithium Breaks Ground on Germany's First Lithium Hydroxide Plant

  The plant will supply Europe's battery industry with high-purity lithium hydroxide, starting with 20,000 MT annually and expandable to 100,000 MT. This supports electromobility and energy storage trends.
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  4 May 2022

  Volkswagen and SEAT to Invest 10 Billion Euros in Spain's Electrification

  The investment will fund a battery Gigafactory in Valencia, electric vehicle production, and a supplier ecosystem. A photovoltaic plant will supply green energy to the Gigafactory.
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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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  4 May 2022

  BASF Expands Methane Sulfonic Acid Production in Germany

  Increased global demand for methane sulfonic acid drives production expansion to 50,000 metric tons annually at Ludwigshafen. MSA is a biodegradable, high-performance acid used in various industries.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant

  The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
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  3 May 2022

  Alco Bio Fuel and Partners Invest in Second CO2 Capture Line in Ghent

  The new CO2 capture line in Ghent increases annual CO2 capture by 60%, totaling 160,000 tons. The captured CO2 is reused in various industries, reducing fossil CO2 emissions by the same amount.
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  3 May 2022

  Altris to Produce Cathode Material in Sandviken, Sweden

  The new facility, Ferrum, will produce 2000 metric tonnes of sustainable sodium-ion battery cathode material annually, with production starting in early 2023.
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  28 April 2022

  Keliber Receives Permit for Lithium Plant in Kokkola

  The plant will convert spodumene concentrate to battery-grade lithium hydroxide for EV batteries. Construction starts this summer, with production set for 2024.
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  27 April 2022

  MOL and Plug Power to Build Major Green Hydrogen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant will produce 1,600 tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing 25,000 tons of CO2. It supports carbon neutrality goals and energy independence, operational by 2023.
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  25 April 2022

  Enova Grants NOK 10 Million to INOVYN's Hydrogen Project in Norway

  The project will build a 20MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 22,000 tonnes. Enova's support aids innovation and aims for a 30% emission reduction by 2030.
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  22 April 2022

  European Consortium Announces €1 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Portugal

  The project in Sines will use 500MW of electrolysis to produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating 200+ jobs and supporting Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy.
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  22 April 2022

  Covestro Expands TPU Film Production in Germany

  Investing millions, the Bomlitz site will boost TPU film capacity to meet global demand, enhance sustainability, and switch to green electricity by 2023, creating new jobs and focusing on bio-based products.
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  21 April 2022

  Groningen Seaports Invests €43.7M in Oosterhorn-Zuid Development

  The €43.7M investment will develop Oosterhorn-Zuid to meet growing industrial demand, support sustainable growth, and boost regional employment. Many companies have already reserved land.
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  20 April 2022

  Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl

  The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
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  19 April 2022

  Morssinkhof - Rymoplast Invests €30M to Expand Film Recycling in Germany

  A new 8,700 m² facility in Markranstädt will recycle 30,000 tonnes of plastic film annually, create 45 jobs, and enhance regional growth and sustainability. Completion expected by Q1 2023.