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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.
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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.
9 July 2025
WACKER Opens Munich Biotechnology Center
The new center boosts research in biopharmaceuticals and food ingredients, enhancing efficiency and collaboration to accelerate product development and market entry.
8 July 2025
CO2 Pipeline Investment to Decarbonize UK Cement and Lime Industry
A £59.6M investment will develop a CO2 transport pipeline for the Peak Cluster project, aiding UK cement and lime decarbonization and supporting 13,000 jobs. Completion expected by 2028.
7 July 2025
Grupa Azoty Unveils New Blended Fertilizer
Introducing Vitaplon® PK 23-30, a nitrogen-free fertilizer for cereals, rapeseed, maize, sugar beets, potatoes, and grassland, produced in Gdańsk.
7 July 2025
Chugoku Marine Paints' Bio-based Epoxy Resin Chosen for Mitsui Chemicals' Ammonia Tanker
Bio-based epoxy resin paint, ISCC PLUS certified, will be used on a new ammonia tanker, marking a first for marine vessels. It aims to reduce CO2 emissions during production and operation.
7 July 2025
Dow to close three European upstream assets due to regional challenges
Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
1 July 2025
Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 Expansion
Phase 3 boosts recovery by 40-50 million boe with new subsea infrastructure, AI-driven cost savings, and aims for a 75% recovery rate, enhancing energy supply to Europe.
1 July 2025
Evonik Introduces Eco-Friendly Paper Bags for MetAMINO®
New paper bags cut plastic use, align with EU recycling rules, and reduce CO2 footprint by 20%. Quality and shelf life remain unchanged. Transition starts in Antwerp, with more sites to follow.
27 June 2025
Univation's UNIPOL™ PE Process Chosen for Nayara Energy's 650,000 TPA Plant in India
The UNIPOL™ PE Process offers cost efficiency, flexibility, and technical support, enhancing production adaptability and operational performance for Nayara Energy's new plant.
27 June 2025
Antwerp-Bruges Port Hosts Flemish and German Energy Transition Talks
Flemish and German governments discuss energy transition, industrial cooperation, and infrastructure at Antwerp-Bruges, focusing on hydrogen, CO₂ exports, and cross-border partnerships.
24 June 2025
Covestro Acquires Pontacol to Boost Specialty Films
The acquisition enhances production capacity, expands the product portfolio, and strengthens global manufacturing, targeting growth in medical, mobility, and textile markets.
23 June 2025
Linde to Supply Gases for Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant in Louisiana
A new air separation unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to a major low-carbon ammonia project, enhancing existing infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf Coast. Completion is expected by 2029.
20 June 2025
Uzbekistan GTL Completes 100% Performance Test with Air Products and Sasol
The plant exceeded design capacity, producing 38,310 bbl./day. All product yield and quality targets met, confirming operational readiness and technology effectiveness.
19 June 2025
Versalis Launches Hoop® Demo Plant for Plastic Recycling in Mantua
The new plant uses Hoop® technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into reusable feedstock, supporting circularity and sustainability goals. A larger facility is planned for Sicily.
18 June 2025
Heidelberg Materials Launches First Industrial-Scale CCS Facility in Cement Industry
Brevik CCS in Norway captures 400,000 tonnes CO₂ annually, enabling net-zero concrete. Part of Norway's Longship project, it sets a blueprint for future CCS initiatives.
17 June 2025
WACKER Unveils Silicone Elastomers for Diverse Applications
At K 2025, new silicone products for grid expansion, e-mobility, and sustainability are showcased, highlighting innovations in insulators, busbars, and eco-friendly materials.
16 June 2025
MAIRE Partners with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on Energy Transition
MAIRE collaborates with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on renewable energy, low-carbon tech, and SAF, supporting decarbonization and infrastructure upgrades in Central Asia.
16 June 2025
Krah Pipes OÜ Utilizes BorSafe™ for Advanced Pipe Solutions
Aging water tanks in Aarhus are replaced with durable, sustainable PE pipes, enhancing efficiency, reducing maintenance, and supporting long-term infrastructure reliability.
12 June 2025
Origin by Ocean and CABB Group to Build Algae Biorefinery in Finland
The biorefinery will process invasive brown algae into sustainable ingredients, addressing environmental issues and offering alternatives to fossil-based chemicals.
11 June 2025
Uniper to Build Wind Farm in Scotland
The wind farm will power 66,000 homes, start construction in 2027, and aligns with decarbonization goals. It will have 7 turbines, 46.2 MW capacity, and support net zero targets.
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