Innovation and Product Development news (page 2)

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  26 March 2025

  BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology

  The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
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  21 March 2025

  Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia

  The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
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  19 March 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France

  The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
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  18 March 2025

  Res Integra and Ohmium Launch 4MW Green Hydrogen Project in Sicily

  A 700-tonne hydrogen electrolyzer, powered by solar PV, will decarbonize industrial operations in Sicily, using advanced, scalable PEM technology for efficient, rapid deployment by 2025.
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  17 March 2025

  BASF Launches 54-Megawatt Electrolyzer at Ludwigshafen

  The new electrolyzer produces green hydrogen, reducing emissions by 72,000 tons annually, supporting a hydrogen economy, and receiving €124.3M in funding.
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  12 March 2025

  Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France

  The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.

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  11 March 2025

  Hera Group Launches Carbon Fibre Recycling Plant in Imola

  The plant regenerates carbon fibre, saving 75% energy, supporting circular economy, and reducing environmental impact, with EU funding of €2.2M and a total investment of €8M.
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  11 March 2025

  Latvenergo and H2Pro Partner on Green Hydrogen in Latvia

  They signed an MOU to explore deploying electrolysis technology in Latvia, aiming for cost-effective green hydrogen production integrated with renewable energy sources.
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  10 March 2025

  Dow, ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital, and Vopak fund Xycle's first chemical recycling plant in Rotterdam

  Xycle secures funding to build a plant using pyrolysis to recycle 21,000 tons of plastic waste annually, operational by Q4 2026, with plans for global expansion.
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  10 March 2025

  Técnicas Reunidas to Engineer Major Green Methanol Plant in Europe

  The project will produce 140,000 tons of e-methanol annually, using biogenic carbon and renewable hydrogen, aiding decarbonization in shipping and aviation.
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  7 March 2025

  Rely and Verso Energy Sign MOU for Seven Global e-Fuels Plants

  The MOU aims to develop e-Fuels plants producing sustainable aviation fuel, integrating carbon capture technology to lower costs and emissions.
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  6 March 2025

  Draslovka Partners with Natron Energy on Sodium-Ion Batteries

  The partnership focuses on developing Prussian blue materials for sodium-ion batteries, enhancing production capabilities in the EU and U.S., and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
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  5 March 2025

  SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain

  The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
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  5 March 2025

  INERATEC secures €70 million for Europe's largest e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt

  €70m funding will boost e-Fuel production, aiding aviation decarbonization and supporting EU climate goals through innovative reactor technology and strategic partnerships.
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  4 March 2025

  Greenlyte Boosts Marl Chemical Park's Hydrogen Expansion

  A new plant will produce eMethanol using CO2 capture and green hydrogen, enhancing sustainable initiatives at Marl Chemical Park, with operations starting in 2026.
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  3 March 2025

  OMV and ADNOC to Form $60 Billion Polyolefins Leader

  The new entity will be the fourth-largest globally, acquiring Nova Chemicals, with headquarters in Vienna and Abu Dhabi, and aims for significant growth and synergies. Completion by Q1 2026.
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  26 February 2025

  Metsä Group Begins Kuura Textile Fibre Mill Pre-Engineering

  Pre-engineering for a wood-based textile fibre mill aims for industrial production by 2029, with a focus on low climate impact and high added value.
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  19 February 2025

  OMV Petrom Begins Sustainable Fuels Unit at Petrobrazi

  The new unit will produce SAF and HVO, cutting CO₂ emissions by 65%. A €750M investment includes green hydrogen facilities, supporting energy transition and sustainable mobility.
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  18 February 2025

  Air Liquide and TotalEnergies Invest in European Decarbonization Projects

  Two electrolyzer projects in Europe aim to produce renewable hydrogen, cutting CO2 emissions by 500,000 tonnes annually, with completion by 2027 and 2029.
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  13 February 2025

  Nova Alumina to Build Waste-to-Energy Facility, Replacing Coal for Sustainable Production

  The facility will cut coal use, reduce landfill needs, and lower CO2 emissions, aligning with EU standards. A EUR 150M investment with Chinese partners supports this sustainable shift.
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  10 February 2025

  Origin by Ocean Opens Demo Facility in Finland

  The facility processes invasive algae into ingredients, bridging lab innovation to industrial scale, and sets the stage for a future biorefinery in Finland.
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  7 February 2025

  EIB Funds Galp's Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects in Sines with €430M

  EIB loans €430M for projects to decarbonize transport, producing renewable fuels and hydrogen, supporting EU climate goals and energy independence.
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  3 February 2025

  UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance

  A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.
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  29 January 2025

  Repsol to Invest €800 Million in Europe's First Renewable Methanol Plant

  The plant will convert waste into renewable methanol, creating jobs and reducing CO2 emissions, with EU support for its innovative approach to decarbonizing transport.
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  28 January 2025

  Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Collaborate on Biomass-Based SAF Production

  The collaboration aims to develop SAF projects using biomass residues, leveraging joint technologies for commercial plants, licenses, and investments to meet aviation fuel demands.
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  21 January 2025

  Johnson Matthey tech chosen for major European e-methanol plant

  Reolum's La Robla NE project in Spain will use eMERALD technology to produce e-methanol, aiding regional decarbonization and supported by the European Investment Bank.
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  9 January 2025

  Perstorp Acquires Amsterdam Site to Enter Synthetic Ester Market

  The acquisition targets specialty fluids, focusing on sustainable synthetic esters for data center cooling, with plans for ISCC PLUS certification and backward integration.
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  11 December 2024

  BASF Boosts Ammonium Chloride Output at Ludwigshafen

  The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
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  10 December 2024

  Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030

  €1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.
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  9 December 2024

  BASF Lemförde Expands Sustainable Offerings

  Lemförde site gains ISCC PLUS and REDcert, enabling biomass-balanced products with lower CO2 footprints, supporting customer sustainability goals with mass balance certification.