All news (page 9)

• 15 January 2024

  Evonik Expands HTPB Production in Marl

  The expanded plant will boost HTPB capacity by Q2 2024. The site benefits from integrated raw material supply and in-house R&D, enhancing service reliability and market position.
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  12 January 2024

  Arkema Invests in Tiamat to Advance Sodium-Ion Batteries

  Arkema's investment in Tiamat will boost sodium-ion battery development, aiming for a 5 GWh factory in France by 2025, reducing reliance on lithium and creating up to 1,000 jobs.
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  12 January 2024

  BYK Netherlands Invests in New Solvent-Based Wax Dispersions Plant

  The new plant in Deventer will replace the current facility, meeting future customer and regulatory demands. Commercial production starts end 2026, ensuring safety, sustainability, and reliability.
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  11 January 2024

  WACKER to Build Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic

  New site in Karlovy Vary to produce specialty silicones by end of 2025, creating 200 jobs. Focus on room-temperature-vulcanizing silicones, later adding high-temperature-vulcanizing compounds.
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  10 January 2024

  Cepsa and C2X to Establish Europe's Largest Green Methanol Hub in Huelva

  The project will invest 1 billion euros, create 2,500 jobs, and produce 300,000 tons of green methanol annually, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 1 million tons, starting operations in 2028.
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  10 January 2024

  H2 Energy Europe Secures Environmental Approval for Esbjerg Hydrogen Facility

  The project aligns with Esbjerg’s Vision 2025, creating jobs and reducing water strain. It will support decarbonisation and sustainable e-fuel production, with a crucial pipeline expected by 2028.

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  8 January 2024

  Equinor and Linde Partner on Dutch Hydrogen Project

  The project will produce low-carbon hydrogen with CO2 capture and storage, aiming for 95% CO2 capture. Production starts in 2029, connecting to hydrogen pipelines in the Netherlands and Germany.
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  7 January 2024

  Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp

  The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
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  22 December 2023

  Topsoe to Supply Technology for Essar's £360 Million Carbon Capture Project in Chester, UK

  The carbon capture facility at Stanlow refinery will be operational by 2028, capturing 1 million tons of CO2 annually, with CO2 sequestered in Liverpool Bay's depleted gas fields.
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  21 December 2023

  Eni Enhances UK CCS Leadership with HyNet Expansion and New Government Initiatives

  The UK launches "CCUS Vision" to boost carbon capture, aiming for 20-30 million tonnes stored annually by 2030, creating 50,000 jobs. HyNet and Bacton hubs to store 500 million tonnes of CO2.
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  21 December 2023

  Global Bioenergies Sets Timeline for Biobased Isobutene Plant in France

  The plant, using a "direct pathway" process, will be operational by 2027. It will produce isobutene for cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuels, with initial financing secured and engineering design to be finalized by 2024.
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  20 December 2023

  Neste to Transform Porvoo Refinery into Renewables Hub

  The Porvoo refinery will shift to producing 3 million tons of renewable and circular products by the mid-2030s, requiring 2.5 BEUR in investments, driven by declining fossil fuel demand and climate goals.
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  20 December 2023

  UK Invests £20 Billion to Develop Competitive Carbon Capture Market

  The UK aims to create a competitive carbon capture market by 2035, boosting the economy by £5 billion annually by 2050, supporting 50,000 jobs by 2030, and storing 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
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  19 December 2023

  Air Liquide to Build CO₂ Capture Unit in Rotterdam

  The new unit will use Cryocap™ technology to capture CO₂ from a hydrogen plant, transport it via Porthos, and store it in North Sea gas fields, reducing emissions by 2.5 million tons annually.
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  18 December 2023

  INEOS Phenol Opens Europe's Largest Cumene Plant, Halves CO2 Emissions

  The new 750,000 tonne facility in Marl, Germany, reduces CO2 emissions by 50% per tonne using advanced technology and heat integration, supporting phenol and acetone production for various applications.
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  18 December 2023

  Topsoe Receives EUR 94 Million from EU for SOEC Factory in Denmark

  The factory will produce SOEC electrolyzers by 2024, initially at 500 MW capacity, aiding green hydrogen production and reducing CO2 emissions by 7.5 million tonnes over ten years.
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  14 December 2023

  Alkermes to Sell Athlone Facility to Novo Nordisk

  The $92.5M sale includes a subcontracting period until 2025. Alkermes aims for operational efficiency, while Novo Nordisk gains manufacturing capacity and 400 skilled employees.
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  14 December 2023

  EDF Renewables UK Secures NZHF Funding for Tees Green Hydrogen Project

  The Tees Green Hydrogen project will use green electricity from Teesside Offshore Wind Farm and a new solar farm to power a 7.5MW electrolyser, aiming for 300MW by 2030. Operational by 2026.
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  13 December 2023

  Arkema to Acquire Arc Building Products in Ireland

  The acquisition will enhance Arkema's market position in Ireland, expanding its product range and local production. The deal is set to close in Q1 2024.
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  13 December 2023

  LyondellBasell's Wesseling Recycling Project Secures EU Grant

  The €40M EU grant will fund an advanced recycling plant in Germany, converting plastic waste into new materials, reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting the European Green Deal.
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  10 December 2023

  Fire at Elkem Salten Plant

  A fire broke out at a silicon plant in Norway. Four individuals were treated, and production halted. The fire is under control, and all personnel are accounted for.
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  6 December 2023

  Clariant Closes Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  The plant closure follows operational shortfalls and continued losses. Restructuring costs and provisions will impact 2023 and 2024 financials, with significant EBITDA and EBIT adjustments.
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  1 December 2023

  ExxonMobil's Fawley Refinery Investment Enhances UK Energy Security

  The new low-sulphur diesel facility at Fawley will boost production by 40%, reduce imports, support 400 construction jobs, and lay groundwork for lower-carbon fuels with a new hydrogen plant.
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  29 November 2023

  INEOS Aromatics to Mothball PTA Plant in Geel, Belgium

  Rising costs make European PTA production uncompetitive. Affected employees will be consulted for redeployment. Customers remain unaffected as the larger, efficient PTA unit continues operations.
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  28 November 2023

  Neste receives energy investment aid for green hydrogen project

  The Finnish Ministry granted EUR 1.96M for a 120MW electrolyzer project at Porvoo refinery. The project aims to produce green hydrogen and recover heat for district heating. Decision expected in 2024.
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  23 November 2023

  BASF Secures Funding for 54-MW Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant

  The 54-MW PEM electrolyzer will produce 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 72,000 metric tons. The project receives €124.3 million in funding and aims to start in 2025.
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  23 November 2023

  Novo Nordisk Invests €2.1 Billion in Expanding French Production Facilities

  The €2.1 billion investment will double the Chartres site's capacity, add new production processes, and create over 500 jobs by 2028, enhancing Novo Nordisk's ability to meet future medicine demands.
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  22 November 2023

  BASF Expands Defoamer Capacity in Turkey

  New production line in Turkey boosts defoamer output, meeting demand in SE Europe, Middle East, Africa. Reduces lead times, cuts transport emissions, and strengthens additives business.