Innovation and Product Development news (page 29)

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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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  6 December 2024

  WuXi Biologics Hits Key Milestones at Ireland Site with 16,000L PPQ Success and HPRA GMP Approvals

  The Dundalk site completed two successful PPQ runs and received GMP approval, enhancing its role in global biomanufacturing with innovative, sustainable processes and strong regulatory compliance.
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  4 December 2024

  Topsoe and Sasol to Provide E-Fuels Tech for German eSAF Plant

  The Leuna plant will produce 2500 tons of e-fuels annually by 2027, funded by €130M from Germany's BMDV, using renewable feedstock and advanced technologies for SAF research.
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  4 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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  4 December 2024

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Carbon Capture at Heidelberg's German Facility

  The project integrates carbon capture at a cement plant, aiming to store 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually in the North Sea. Construction starts in 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
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  2 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.

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  27 November 2024

  Lactips Raises €16M for Global Expansion of Biodegradable Polymer

  The funding will boost growth in Europe, Americas, and Japan, enhance R&D, and expand production capacity, supported by new and existing impact investors.
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  26 November 2024

  Sasol and Air Liquide Secure Renewable Energy for Secunda

  A consortium will supply 260 MW of wind and solar energy to decarbonize Secunda, aiming for 1,200 MW by 2030, contributing to a 30% GHG reduction target.
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  18 November 2024

  Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon

  A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.
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  12 November 2024

  BASF Expands X3D Catalyst Production in Germany

  New plant to produce 3D-printed catalysts by 2026, enhancing efficiency and reducing energy use. Versatile technology customizes catalysts for improved performance and lower carbon footprint.
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  8 November 2024

  Shell Advances Plastic Circularity at Moerdijk

  A new unit processes hard-to-recycle plastics into pyrolysis oil, enhancing circularity and reducing fossil feedstock reliance, with plans to handle 50 kilotons annually.
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  7 November 2024

  Avebe and ChainCraft partner to convert potato juice into circular chemicals

  The collaboration uses fermentation to turn waste into valuable products, reducing environmental impact, enhancing sustainability, and boosting local employment and agriculture.
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  7 November 2024

  Qair to Develop E-Methanol Project at Haropa Port, Le Havre

  A 60-hectare site in Le Havre will host an e-methanol project to decarbonize maritime transport, supported by government and aligned with local industrial decarbonization efforts.
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  4 November 2024

  KazMunayGas and Axens Strengthen Partnership

  They signed a framework agreement to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in Kazakhstan, aiming to attract investment and introduce advanced technologies.
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  30 October 2024

  RWE Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Eemshaven

  Secured permits enable green hydrogen production in Eemshaven, integrating with OranjeWind project, pending final investment decisions and infrastructure readiness.
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  29 October 2024

  AFRY to conduct feasibility study for Helen's hydrogen plant in Finland

  The study will assess green hydrogen production feasibility in Helsinki, aiding low-cost design for carbon-neutral energy by 2030, with completion expected by mid-2025.
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  28 October 2024

  GreenIron and Norwegian Hydrogen Sign Delivery Agreement

  GreenIron's Sandviken plant will use green hydrogen from Norway for zero-emissions metal production, marking a key step in scaling operations and enhancing supply chain security.
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  28 October 2024

  Tosoh Bioscience Expands European HQ in Germany

  The expanded HQ features advanced labs and training areas for chromatography, enhancing customer collaboration and innovation in biomolecule and polymer analysis.
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  25 October 2024

  Eni Unveils Versalis Transformation Plan, Closing Italian Plants for Decarbonization

  The plan invests €2B to cut emissions, shift to sustainable chemistry, and reduce exposure to declining basic chemicals, aiming for a high-value downstream portfolio by 2029.
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  24 October 2024

  Technip Energies and Enerkem Partner on Waste-to-Fuel Technology

  The collaboration aims to advance gasification technology for converting waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals, focusing on strategic design and cost-effective project delivery.
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  24 October 2024

  BASF Expands Neopor® Production in Germany

  Neopor® capacity to rise by 50,000 tons annually by 2027, meeting demand for energy-efficient insulation. Enhanced sustainability with Neopor® BMB and McycledTM, reducing CO2 footprint.
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  24 October 2024

  Neste halts 120 MW electrolyzer investment at Porvoo refinery

  Challenging market conditions and limited renewable hydrogen use led to the decision. Neste explores alternative renewable hydrogen options for Porvoo refinery with partners.
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  23 October 2024

  Braskem and Neste Partner for Sustainable Feedstocks in Polymer Production

  The agreement enables production of circular and bio-circular resins for South America, using sustainable feedstocks to reduce plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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  22 October 2024

  Avantium Opens FDCA Flagship Plant in the Netherlands

  Queen Máxima officiates the opening. The plant will produce 5 kilotons of FDCA for plant-based plastic PEF. The event featured speeches and a facility tour.
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  21 October 2024

  Arkema introduces bioethanol-based Ethyl Acrylate in France

  The new product offers 40% bio carbon content, reduces carbon footprint by 30%, and supports sustainable goals in coatings, e-mobility, and building efficiency.
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  17 October 2024

  LYB acquires APK for solvent-based recycling

  LYB integrates APK's solvent-based recycling tech for LDPE, enhancing circular solutions and expanding sustainable material production for flexible packaging.
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  15 October 2024

  BASF secures funding for CO2-free steam heat pump in Ludwigshafen

  The heat pump will cut emissions by 100,000 tons annually, using waste heat and renewable energy, with commissioning set for 2027. The project receives up to €310 million in government funding.
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  14 October 2024

  Genmab Explores AI's Impact on Future Healthcare and Labs

  Genmab's event in Utrecht highlighted AI's role in healthcare, featuring panel discussions, a career fair, and student involvement to foster innovation and collaboration.
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  10 October 2024

  KazMunayGaz-Aero and NextChem Partner on SAF Development

  They signed an MOU in Milan to produce sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon hydrogen, using circular solutions to minimize waste and environmental impact.
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  9 October 2024

  Perpetual Next Partners with Air Liquide for Biomethanol Production

  Perpetual Next develops a biomethanol production chain using torrefaction and gasification, with facilities planned in the Netherlands, Estonia, and the USA.