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• 21 June 2021

  Preem's Lysekil Refinery Starts Renewable Petrol Production

  The refinery is processing 50,000 tons of pyrolysis oil from sawdust. This aims to boost Sweden's renewable fuel production and meet future carbon reduction targets.
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  17 June 2021

  PPG Expands Coatings Manufacturing in Europe

  Investments in the Netherlands and Poland will boost production of non-BPA coatings for aluminum and steel cans, supporting growing demand in Europe for beverage, food, and personal care packaging.
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  11 June 2021

  Grupa Azoty Opens Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy

  The new plant features advanced packing and seasoning facilities, produces certified fertilizers, and has a capacity of 820,000 tonnes/year. It supports modern agriculture and meets stringent safety standards.
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  9 June 2021

  Northvolt Secures $2.75 Billion to Expand Swedish Gigafactory to 60 GWh

  The funding will boost battery cell production, R&D, and recycling. Northvolt plans to build more gigafactories in Europe, with potential sites in Germany, to meet growing demand for electric solutions.
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  8 June 2021

  First PHOS4green Plant for Recycled Fertilizers Begins Production in Haldensleben

  The plant produces 60,000 metric tons of phosphate fertilizer annually from recycled sewage sludge ash, creating over 20 jobs. The process is sustainable, compliant with regulations, and supports agriculture.
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  8 June 2021

  GIDARA Energy to Open Facility Converting Waste to Biofuels

  The new Amsterdam facility will convert non-recyclable waste into advanced methanol, reducing CO2 emissions and replacing fossil fuels, using proven HTW® technology for reliable, sustainable fuel production.

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  3 June 2021

  Air Liquide and Severstal Sign Long-Term Oxygen Supply Contract

  A new Air Separation Unit will be built in Cherepovets, producing 1,000 tons of oxygen daily, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions, operational by end of 2023.
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  1 June 2021

  Rotterdam Energy Port and Petrochemical Cluster: 8th Edition Facts & Figures

  The Port of Rotterdam has expanded with Maasvlakte 2, new LNG and coal facilities, increased wind energy, and enhanced synergies, making it a key hub for the energy and petrochemical sectors.
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  1 June 2021

  WACKER to Produce Building-Protection Agents and Binders at Nünchritz Site

  A new liquid resins unit at Nünchritz will enhance production flexibility, supply security, and support market growth, creating 50 jobs and integrating with existing infrastructure.
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  31 May 2021

  Synthos Advances Bio-Butadiene Production in Poland

  A feasibility study for a 20,000-ton bio-butadiene plant is underway, focusing on sustainable synthetic rubber from bio-ethanol, leveraging expertise in renewable materials and technology scaling.
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  25 May 2021

  Eastman Boosts Naia™ Yarn Production in Barcelona

  To meet rising demand for sustainable fibers, production capacity for Naia™ filament yarn will increase by 30% by mid-2021 and over 50% by end of 2022 at the Barcelona site.
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  25 May 2021

  Technip Energies Secures Two Contracts from Neste for Rotterdam Renewables Platform

  The contracts include EPCM for modifying a refinery to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and FEED for a potential new renewable products refinery, leveraging proprietary NEXBTL technology.
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  24 May 2021

  Cummins and Iberdrola to Build Electrolyzer Plant in Spain

  A €50M electrolyzer plant in Castilla-La Mancha will produce green hydrogen, create 350 jobs, and support EU's Green Deal. The project includes a 230-MW hydrogen facility and a refueling station.
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  24 May 2021

  PKN ORLEN Launches Major Petrochemical Project in Poland

  The Olefins III Complex will boost energy efficiency, cut CO2 emissions, and increase production capacity by 60%. Completion is set for 2024, with production starting in 2025.
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  21 May 2021

  Técnicas Reunidas Wins Circular Economy Project for Transport Decarbonization in Europe

  The AMA Project will produce bio-methanol from non-recyclable waste in Amsterdam, aiming to reduce transport emissions across Europe with a €200M investment and a 260-ton daily production capacity.
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  17 May 2021

  Global Bioenergies Scales Up Isobutene Production in France

  The company is enhancing its isobutene bio-production process, launching a cosmetics brand, and optimizing production to supply high-value ingredients to the cosmetics sector by 2022.
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  16 May 2021

  DuPont Expands European Manufacturing

  Investing $5M in Germany and Switzerland, DuPont boosts capacity for high-performance automotive adhesives, supporting demand for vehicle electrification and advanced mobility solutions.
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  13 May 2021

  Plastipak Invests in Recycled PET Facility in Spain

  The new facility in Toledo will produce 20,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 14 jobs. It supports sustainability goals and complies with the Single Use Plastics Directive.
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  13 May 2021

  ORLEN Unipetrol Tests Chemical Recycling of Plastics in Czech Republic

  A pyrolytic unit in Litvínov explores chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to integrate it into standard production, reduce carbon footprint, and comply with EU policies.
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  11 May 2021

  VoltH2 and Virya Energy Partner for Green Hydrogen Plant in Terneuzen

  A 25MW green hydrogen plant is planned in Terneuzen, producing 3,600 tonnes annually. The site offers strategic transport links and potential synergies with nearby biofuel projects.
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  6 May 2021

  LyondellBasell Begins Polymer Production from Plastic Waste in Germany

  The new polymers, made from plastic waste, are marketed under the Circulen brand, certified by ISCC PLUS, and aim to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil-based raw material use.
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  1 May 2021

  2020 Tronox Pigment Operations Report

  The report details TiO2 production facilities, capacities, and processes across various global locations, highlighting adequate provision for plant and equipment maintenance.
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  30 April 2021

  Hexion Sells Phenolic Resins and Hexamine Businesses; Bakelite Brand Returns to Europe

  The $425M sale includes 11 global sites and 900 employees. Bakelite Synthetics focuses on sustainable products, enhancing fire resistance, electric vehicles, and plant production.
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  29 April 2021

  SIR INDUSTRIALE Installs New Pilot Reactor in Castelseprio

  The new reactor for Epoxy resin production features a distillation recycling system, separator, cooling system, and Digital Controller, enhancing technology and development capabilities.
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  28 April 2021

  Trinseo and ETB Partner to Develop Bio-Based 1,3-Butadiene in the Netherlands

  The collaboration aims to scale up bio-based 1,3-butadiene production from ethanol, focusing on sustainable rubber for green tires, with a pilot plant feasibility study in Europe.
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  27 April 2021

  Repsol, Enerkem, and Agbar to Build Waste-to-Chemicals Plant in Spain

  The plant will process 400,000 tons of waste to produce 220,000 tons of methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 200,000 tons. It will be operational by 2025 and has received necessary environmental approvals.
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  26 April 2021

  Ercros to Invest Over €40 Million in Tarragona Under 3D Plan

  The 3D Plan includes 20 projects, 14 in Tarragona, focusing on decarbonisation, digitalisation, and diversification, with a total investment of €92M by 2029, aiming to boost sustainability and efficiency.
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  23 April 2021

  NextChem to Design Biopolymer Plant for Total Corbion PLA in France

  The plant, operational in 2024, will be Europe's first PLA facility, enhancing sustainable plastics. It supports the circular economy with biobased, recyclable, and compostable Luminy® PLA resins.