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1 August 2023
Li-Cycle Begins Operations at First European Battery Recycling Facility in Germany
The new facility in Magdeburg processes up to 30,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material annually, using eco-friendly technology. It supports Europe's largest battery market and creates 50 new jobs.
1 August 2023
UPM Biochemicals Acquires SunCoal Industries
The acquisition integrates unique technology for renewable functional fillers, enhancing UPM's biorefining capabilities and supporting growth in sustainable chemicals and materials.
1 August 2023
BMWK and EU Commission Advance Hydrogen Power Plant Strategy
Progress made on hydrogen power plants; consultation phase to follow. Key steps include tendering 8.8 GW new plants and 15 GW convertible plants by 2035, aiming for a climate-neutral power sector.
31 July 2023
BioNTech Acquires InstaDeep to Enhance AI-Driven Drug Development
The acquisition adds 290 skilled professionals and supports AI-driven drug discovery. InstaDeep will continue serving global clients in various sectors as a UK-based subsidiary. Total deal value: €500 million.
27 July 2023
Global Bioenergies Expands Isobutene Plant Plans in France
The new plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of isobutene annually, targeting cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuel markets. Construction schedules will be released by the end of 2023.
26 July 2023
HAROPA PORT and Engie to Build Major Renewable Fuels Platform in Le Havre, France
Two projects will produce biomethane, e-kerosene, e-naphtha, and e-hydrogen using local biomass and CO₂. Scheduled for 2027, they aim to cut CO₂ emissions and support shipping and air transport.
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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
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Regulatory and Compliance Updates
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24 July 2023
gr3n and Intecsa Industrial to Build Spain's First Microwave-Assisted PET Depolymerization Plant
The new plant will produce 40,000 tons of virgin-like PET by 2027, using innovative recycling technology to process various PET waste, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
24 July 2023
Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon for European Expansion
The acquisition secures a silane supply, supports European operations, and aims to expand the workforce and establish new offices, enhancing the global battery supply chain and supporting EU decarbonization.
20 July 2023
Clariant's MegaMax® Catalyst Selected for World's Largest E-Methanol Plant
The plant in Denmark will produce 32,000 tons of e-methanol annually, with a significant portion allocated to Maersk. The catalyst ensures high activity and stability in CO2-to-methanol conversion.
11 July 2023
SABIC, Plastic Energy, Siemer, and Landbell Collaborate for Plastics Circular Economy
The collaboration enhances recycling by converting low-grade plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for circular polymers, advancing the circular economy.
11 July 2023
SABIC, Plastic Energy, Siemer, and Landbell Collaborate on Advanced Recycling in Geleen
A new plant in Geleen will process pre-sorted plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for circular polymer production, advancing the circular economy for plastics.
11 July 2023
ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation
The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
11 July 2023
Lhyfe and Perl Develop 70 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Saarland
A 70 MW green hydrogen plant in Perl, Saarland, will deliver 30 tons/day via the mosaHYc network, aiding industrial decarbonization and regional economic growth. Construction starts in 2027.
6 July 2023
Lhyfe to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Site in Epinal, France
Selected by Epinal Urban Community, Lhyfe will build a green hydrogen site by 2027, targeting transport and industry, enhancing local industrial ecology, pending permits and investments.
5 July 2023
INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France
The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
4 July 2023
HyCC Contracts McPhy and Technip Energies for Green Hydrogen Plant in the Netherlands
HyCC's Djewels project in Delfzijl will use McPhy's electrolysers and Technip Energies' design to produce 3,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, aiding European decarbonization and climate goals.
3 July 2023
Syclus Selects Axens for Europe's First Ethanol-Based Renewable Ethylene Plant
The plant in Geleen will produce 100,000 tonnes of renewable ethylene annually using Atol® technology, starting in 2026. The project, costing over EUR 130 million, aims to enhance sustainable plastic production.
3 July 2023
SCGC and Avantium Partner to Develop Carbon-Negative Plastic Pilot Plant
The partnership aims to develop PLGA, a carbon-negative plastic, and scale up to a pilot plant. The material offers sustainability, recyclability, and compostability, targeting a 20% emissions cut by 2030.
30 June 2023
Borealis to acquire Rialti, a European recycled polypropylene producer
The acquisition adds 50,000 tonnes of recycled PP capacity, enhancing Borealis' circular portfolio and supporting customer demand for sustainable solutions. Regulatory approval pending.
29 June 2023
IFF Launches DEB Technology for Sustainable Biopolymers
DEB technology creates high-performance, sustainable biopolymers for home, personal care, and industrial applications, addressing regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly alternatives.
28 June 2023
Kent Secures FEED Contract for ExxonMobil's Recycling Projects in Rotterdam and Antwerp
Kent will provide FEED services for advanced recycling units at seven sites, building on their success in Baytown. This project aims to enhance recycling efficiency and support circular economy goals.
27 June 2023
DePoly SA secures CHF 12.3m to scale unique plastic recycling technology in Switzerland
A new CHF 12.3m seed round will help scale a pilot plant in Valais, Switzerland, using a unique chemical recycling process to convert PET plastics and polyester textiles into raw materials.
27 June 2023
HOPE Project Secures €20M EU Grant for Offshore Hydrogen Production
The HOPE project will develop a 10 MW offshore hydrogen production unit in the North Sea by 2026, demonstrating technical and financial viability for large-scale renewable hydrogen production.
27 June 2023
Sealhyfe Offshore Hydrogen Pilot Produces First Green Hydrogen
Sealhyfe, the first offshore hydrogen production pilot, began producing green hydrogen. The project aims to validate industrial solutions for large-scale hydrogen production and decarbonization.
26 June 2023
La Mède: Future Energy Hub
La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
26 June 2023
Grupa Azoty Group Starts Polypropylene Production at Polimery Police, Poland
The new plant will produce 437,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, starting August 2023. It features advanced technologies, an Offshore Gas Terminal, and will boost Poland's plastics production and energy independence.
16 June 2023
Solvay Announces New Company Names
Solvay's planned separation into two companies will be completed by December 2023. One will focus on sustainable solutions, the other on scientific innovation. Net sales in 2022 were €5.6bn and €7.9bn, respectively.
16 June 2023
Pyrum Innovations AG Begins Commissioning of Industrial Plant in Dillingen
The phased commissioning of thermolysis recycling plants 2 & 3 has begun. Full operation is expected by 2024, processing up to 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres annually into reusable materials.
15 June 2023
RYAM Breaks Ground on 2G Bioethanol Plant in France
The new plant will produce eco-friendly 2G bioethanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 25,000 tons annually. It will start operations in early 2024, with a capacity of 21 million liters.
14 June 2023
ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Produce First Ethanol from Ghent CCU Facility
The Ghent facility captures steelmaking gases, converting them into ethanol. It aims to produce 80M liters annually, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes, supporting the EU's 2030 Climate Target Plan.
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