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24 July 2025
EIB and Eni Agree on €500M Livorno Biorefinery Conversion
The Livorno refinery will be converted to produce biofuels, supporting EU decarbonization goals and Eni's energy transition strategy, with potential for future SAF production.
24 July 2025
Kemira Invests in Tarragona for New ACH Production Line
A €20M investment in Tarragona will enhance ACH production for efficient, sustainable water treatment, targeting urban climate challenges and expanding market reach in Europe and Africa.
24 July 2025
Air Liquide invests €250M in European semiconductor industry
New gas production units in Dresden will supply high-purity gases for semiconductors, enhancing reliability, reducing emissions, and using 100% renewable electricity by 2027.
23 July 2025
Solvay Cuts Scope 3 Emissions in France
Biogenic CO₂ from Air Products reduces emissions by 4,000 tons annually at a French plant, enhancing supply reliability and supporting climate goals.
23 July 2025
Air Liquide to Build 200 MW Electrolyzer in Netherlands
The project, backed by Dutch and EU support, will produce 23,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, cutting 300,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, operational by 2027.
22 July 2025
Innovation Fund: Six New Projects for European Industry Decarbonisation
Six projects receive €319M from the Innovation Fund to cut 24.1M tonnes CO2 in hydrogen, energy, and chemical sectors, boosting EU's net-zero transition and competitiveness.
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Regulatory and Compliance Updates
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21 July 2025
Sasol to Supply Next-Gen Catalyst to INERATEC
The new catalyst boosts e-kerosene yield by 15%, aiding large-scale SAF commercialization. Collaboration extends to the CARE-O-SENE project, enhancing sustainable aviation fuel development.
21 July 2025
CARBIOS Enters r-PET Tire Textile Market
A new agreement will supply recycled monomers for tire reinforcement, marking a step in enzymatic recycling and pre-commercialization of a new industrial site.
21 July 2025
Moeve's €80M Sustainability Investment in 2024
€81.1M invested in water management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction. Achieved significant waste and water recirculation improvements, validated by EMAS and ISO certifications.
21 July 2025
Eurofins Agro and trinamiX Launch On-Farm Nutritional Analysis with Handheld Spectrometer
New handheld spectrometer offers real-time forage analysis, enhancing feed management and productivity with on-farm insights and robust chemometric models.
21 July 2025
Air Liquide Opens Molybdenum Plant in South Korea for Semiconductors
The new plant supplies ultra-high purity molybdenum for semiconductors, supporting a shift from tungsten and enhancing advanced chip production for AI applications.
18 July 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Invests in Licella for Oil Conversion Expansion
Investment supports global expansion of Cat-HTR™ technology for converting waste plastics and biomass into sustainable fuels, aligning with goals for a low-carbon, circular economy.
18 July 2025
EIB Grants €20M to Solynta for Disease-Resistant Potato Seeds
EIB funds development of climate-resilient potato seeds, enhancing global food security and reducing reliance on traditional tubers.
17 July 2025
Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One Partner for European Plastic Waste Recycling Infrastructure
They will develop pretreatment facilities in Europe to convert plastic waste into feedstock for advanced recycling, supporting regulatory goals and enhancing the circular economy.
17 July 2025
Arkema Introduces Zenimid™ for High-Performance Polyimides
Zenimid™ offers top-tier polyimide performance for aerospace, automotive, and electronics, enhancing Arkema's polymer portfolio post-acquisition of PI Advanced Materials.
17 July 2025
WACKER Launches New Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon Line
The €300M facility boosts hyperpure polysilicon output by 50%, enhancing process stability. €46M EU funding supports innovation for next-gen microelectronics.
16 July 2025
Stahl Introduces Hypac™ Crosslinkers for Packaging Coatings
Hypac™ crosslinkers enhance coating durability and sustainability, offering low toxicity, long pot life, and strong adhesion without CMR materials.
16 July 2025
Evonik Adopts Green Electricity for POLYVEST® in Marl
Green electricity cuts emissions by 25% by 2030. POLYVEST® offers ISCC Plus certified eCO variants. Power Purchase Agreements start in 2025 to enhance sustainable energy sourcing.
15 July 2025
Air Liquide Invests $50M in U.S. Semiconductor Gas Plant
A new plant will supply ultra-pure gases for chip manufacturing, supporting the semiconductor industry's growth, with operations starting by 2027.
14 July 2025
Croda Unveils INCI Name for Non-Animal Hair Repair Keratin
KeraBio K31, a vegan keratin, enhances hair strength and repair, developed through global R&D collaboration, meeting sustainability and performance goals.
14 July 2025
Bayer Expands Global Distribution of M2i's Pheromone Crop Solutions
The partnership extends to Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the US, enhancing biological crop protection with innovative pheromone gel technology.
11 July 2025
Gold Plast and Lehmann Supply Moët & Chandon with Recycled Unbreakable Glasses
Using Tritan Renew, a recycled copolyester, the collaboration ensures eco-friendly, BPA-free glasses that maintain champagne quality and reduce environmental impact.
10 July 2025
SABIC and Zuyderland Advance Hospital Plastic Waste Recycling
Medical plastic waste is recycled into new packaging materials through innovative pilots, showcasing circularity in healthcare with academic support and industry collaboration.
10 July 2025
INEOS Styrolution Introduces Bio-Attributed Polystyrene for Food Packaging
Bio-attributed polystyrene food trays, reducing carbon emissions by 172%, are now available in Japan, meeting global food safety standards.
10 July 2025
Nobian and Veolia Collaborate on Lithium Production
They aim to scale a new lithium conversion process, enhancing Europe's battery supply chain and sustainability, while seeking strategic partners for global expansion.
10 July 2025
Lhyfe Tests Green Hydrogen Combustion
Green hydrogen replaces fossil gas in ceramics, reducing CO2. Successful tests enable broader industrial use. First delivery made to Spain's Valencia region.
10 July 2025
BASF Coatings Wins Award for Sustainable Two-Tone Painting Innovation
A new process achieves 100% paint efficiency, cuts costs by 70%, and reduces waste and emissions, revolutionizing two-tone vehicle painting.
10 July 2025
Sumitomo Corp and UK Government Sign Investment MOU
The MOU outlines a £7.5B investment in UK projects by 2035, focusing on clean energy, CCS, hydrogen, and railways, with UK government support.
9 July 2025
Heidelberg Materials Unveils Industrial Carbonation Facility in Poland
The facility uses recycled concrete paste to lower CO₂ emissions, serving as a model for global projects, and is part of the Carbon4Minerals initiative.
9 July 2025
LyondellBasell and Polynt Develop Low-Carbon Marine Resins
The collaboration aims to create marine resins using low-carbon solutions, reducing GHG emissions while maintaining performance and meeting sustainability targets.
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