All news (page 28)

• 9 December 2021

  Avantium Approves Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in The Netherlands

  The positive investment decision follows securing financing, finalizing engineering, and obtaining offtake commitments. The plant will produce FDCA for PEF, aiming to demonstrate large-scale viability.
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  8 December 2021

  EcoPro BM to Invest €710M in Hungarian Cathode Plant

  The €710M plant in Debrecen will produce 108,000 tonnes of cathodes annually by 2025, supporting 1.35M electric cars. The Hungarian government will provide a grant, details pending EU notification.
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  6 December 2021

  PCC Rokita and PCC Exol to Expand Production and Product Range in Poland

  The investment, valued at PLN 351 million, aims to boost production capacity and sustainability, with completion by mid-2026. Plans include renewable energy projects and advanced production technologies.
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  3 December 2021

  Messer Opens Argon Plant Using Ammonia Byproducts in Slovakia

  The plant recovers gases like methane and nitrogen, features full automation, and cuts CO2 emissions by 1.4 tons daily. It boosts argon capacity and strengthens market position.
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  30 November 2021

  Clariant's AmoMax 10 Plus Catalyst Launched at BASF Antwerp Plant

  The new ammonia synthesis catalyst, AmoMax 10 Plus, enhances activity, stability, and startup speed, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions, with successful implementation at a major plant.
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  25 November 2021

  INEOS Styrolution to Build Europe's First Polystyrene Recycling Pilot Plant

  The pilot plant in Swindon will use depolymerisation to recycle polystyrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It will be operational in the second half of 2022.

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  18 November 2021

  Arxada Invests CHF 20m in Czech Biotech Plant

  The investment will enhance infrastructure, expand technological options, and increase formulation capacity to support a growing customer base and accelerate project development.
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  17 November 2021

  Kemira Completes UK Water Treatment Chemicals Capacity Expansion

  Annual production of ferric-based water treatment chemicals in Goole increased by 100,000 tons. Ellesmere Port's aluminum-based output rose by 30,000 tons. Total UK production exceeds 350,000 tons.
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  11 November 2021

  Vita Group and Evonik Develop Efficient PU Mattress Recycling Process

  The new hydrolysis process recycles flexible PU foams into original polyol, reducing mattress waste and supporting circular economy goals in the PU foam industry.
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  9 November 2021

  Bayer to Start Nifedipine Production in Asturias

  The Asturias plant will produce Nifedipine, moving production from Germany. The new line, approved in February, will be operational by end of 2021, with key officials attending the commissioning.
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  9 November 2021

  DSM to Build Bovaer® Plant in Scotland

  The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cows by 30%. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, it aims to help meet climate goals and boost Scotland's economy.
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  7 November 2021

  Neste Secures EU Funding for Green Hydrogen Project at Porvoo Refinery

  The EU Innovation Fund grants €88M for a green hydrogen and CO2 capture project in Finland, aiming to cut over 4M tons of CO2 emissions in 10 years and support carbon neutral production by 2035.
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  4 November 2021

  Bunge to Build New Plant in Amsterdam Port

  Bunge is investing €300M in a new sustainable facility in Amsterdam, replacing the Maasvlakte refinery. The plant will boost efficiency, cut energy use by 40%, and reduce CO2 emissions by 90% by 2030.
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  4 November 2021

  ORLEN Południe Starts Green Glycol Production in Poland

  The new unit in Trzebinia produces 30,000 tonnes of eco-friendly glycol annually, covering 75% of domestic demand. It includes Poland's first hydrogen hub and creates several dozen jobs.
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  28 October 2021

  Rosneft and Maire Tecnimont to Develop VGO Hydrocracking Complex in Ryazan

  The project at Ryazan Refining includes design, equipment supply, construction, and commissioning. It aims to convert dark petroleum into Class 5 light products using efficient, eco-friendly technology.
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  28 October 2021

  SABIC Confirms £850M Green Energy Investment at Wilton, UK

  The investment will restart and convert the Wilton hydrocarbon cracker to hydrogen, creating 300 jobs and supporting thousands more, boosting Teesside's green energy sector.
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  27 October 2021

  Elkem to Upgrade and Expand Roussillon Silicone Plant

  The €36M investment will boost capacity by 20,000 metric tons, enhance productivity, and improve sustainability. Completion is expected in Q3 2023, supporting EMEA and Americas markets.
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  26 October 2021

  MetalNRG and EQTEC to Restart Biomass Power Plant in Tuscany

  The plant will convert local straw and wood waste into green energy, generating €2M annual revenue and €750K EBITDA. Full operation expected by Q2 2022 with a 20% unlevered IRR.
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  26 October 2021

  PVS Starts New MECS® Converter and Steaming Equipment at Gent Sulfuric Acid Plant

  The new 4-pass converter increases plant capacity to 300 mtpd and doubles steam output, reducing CO2 emissions by 11,700 tons annually. The project began in 2018 and overcame COVID-19 delays.
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  25 October 2021

  LyondellBasell and Covestro Convert Waste to Energy in Rotterdam

  The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam reduces energy use by 0.9 Petajoules annually, cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tons, and prevents 11 million kg of salt residue from entering surface water.
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  25 October 2021

  Hydrogen Production Milestone in Teesside

  The UK aims for net zero by 2050. Teesside's new hydrogen facility will cut CO2, create jobs, and support industrial decarbonization, with blue hydrogen as an immediate solution and green hydrogen as the future goal.
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  21 October 2021

  Worley Supports Shell's Low-Carbon Fuels Project in Rotterdam

  The project will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 2.8 million tonnes. Production starts in 2024, led from The Hague.
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  20 October 2021

  Air Liquide Expands Renewable Hydrogen Project in Port Jerome, France

  The project will build a 200 MW electrolyzer, cutting 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by 2025. It supports a low-carbon hydrogen network in Normandy and has secured key EU and French funding.
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  20 October 2021

  Neste and Ravago to Form Joint Venture for Chemical Recycling in the Netherlands

  The joint venture will build a facility in Vlissingen to recycle 55,000 tons of plastic waste annually, leveraging advanced liquefaction technology and aiming for global expansion. Regulatory approval pending.
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  19 October 2021

  INEOS Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Koln

  The project will cut Koln's carbon emissions by 120,000 tonnes annually, produce green ammonia and methanol, and support local sustainability. It has passed the first IPCEI selection phase.
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  18 October 2021

  Sunfire secures €109M to advance green hydrogen technology

  The investment will scale advanced electrolysis technologies, build gigafactories, and boost green hydrogen production to decarbonize industries and meet climate goals.
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  18 October 2021

  Sekab Invests SEK 100 Million in Green Chemical Production Expansion

  The investment will boost production of renewable chemicals by over 30% by end of 2022, addressing rising demand for sustainable alternatives and enhancing profitability and product range.
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  15 October 2021

  Clariant Completes First Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania

  The plant processes 250,000 tons of straw annually to produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol, reducing greenhouse gases and boosting local economy. Operational in Q4, it supports sustainable biofuels.