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24 June 2025
Borealis and AnQore Enhance Circularity in Acrylonitrile Chains
Borealis' Borvida™ B-propylene enables sustainable acrylonitrile production, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90% without performance loss, supporting a shift from fossil feedstocks.
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.
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New Projects and Expansions
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Project Updates and Milestones
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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships
Innovation and Product Development
Innovation and Product Development
Operational Changes and Investments
Operational Changes and Investments
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
Financial Performance and Strategy
Financial Performance and Strategy
Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
Regulatory and Compliance Updates
Regulatory and Compliance Updates
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Workforce and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Crisis and Risk Management
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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
INEOS Launches Advanced Recycled Plastic Production in France
Lavera site uses pyrolysis oil from recycled waste to produce virgin-quality polymers, aiding EU regulatory compliance and enhancing circular economy efforts.
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.
11 June 2025
Neste and Chevron Lummus Global Develop Technology for Renewable Fuels from Lignocellulosic Waste
A new technology converts lignocellulosic biomass into renewable fuels, showing promising pilot results and aiming for commercial scale to meet renewable fuel demand and emission targets.
10 June 2025
Coolbrook and Turbostream Partner to Advance Decarbonization Tech for Heavy Industry
The collaboration uses advanced simulations to optimize and accelerate the deployment of decarbonization technologies, potentially cutting global CO₂ emissions by 30%.
5 June 2025
Perpetual Next Secures Land for Biomethanol Plant in Moerdijk
Perpetual Next plans a biomethanol plant in Moerdijk, aiming for 660,000 tons annual EU capacity. The maritime sector's demand is rising, needing 50-60 global sites by 2030.
3 June 2025
Vulcan Energy Begins V-Li0N™ Qualification with Offtake Partners
Vulcan finalizes strategy to pre-qualify battery-quality lithium hydroxide, achieving first production at its plant, enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience with sustainable methods.
3 June 2025
Lummus Partners with InnoVent on Tire Pyrolysis Technology
The MoU aims to license and deploy tire pyrolysis technology globally, converting waste tires into valuable products and supporting sustainability.
3 June 2025
INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
3 June 2025
Clariant Catalyst Powers INERATEC's E-Fuels Plant in Frankfurt
The plant recycles 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually into 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels, using a catalyst that enhances efficiency and stability for sustainable fuel production.
2 June 2025
Lummus Acquires NAPCON from Neste, Enhances Digital and AI Capabilities
Lummus integrates NAPCON's AI solutions, boosting operational safety, performance, and sustainability in industrial operations through advanced digital technologies.
2 June 2025
Uniper and Microsoft Partner to Transform Energy Industry with AI
AI will enhance energy processes, optimize trading, and improve plant efficiency. A new AI lab and data strategy will support this, ensuring data security and fostering a collaborative AI culture.
30 May 2025
Holcim Launches Near-Zero Cement Project in Greece
The OLYMPUS project aims to produce 2 million tons of near-zero cement annually by 2029, creating over 1,000 jobs and receiving EU funding for carbon capture technology.
28 May 2025
OMV Unveils New Technologies and Invests in 140 MW Green Hydrogen Plant
The Schwechat refinery now hosts a ReOil plant and Austria's largest electrolyzer. A new 140 MW green hydrogen plant is planned, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions by 150,000 tons annually.
26 May 2025
Borealis Invests EUR 100M in New HMS PP Line in Germany
The new line will triple HMS PP capacity, supporting recyclable solutions in consumer, automotive, and construction sectors, enhancing sustainability and performance.
25 May 2025
EBRD Backs Evertis' Sustainable Plastic Expansion in Lithuania
EBRD lends €25M for a PET film facility in Lithuania, boosting recycled content, reducing waste and emissions, and creating jobs, aligning with EU Green Deal goals.
23 May 2025
Nobian and EnergyStock Progress Hydrogen Storage in Zuidwending
With permits secured, the project begins drilling for hydrogen storage in salt caverns, crucial for energy transition and grid stability in the Netherlands.
22 May 2025
Aramco Launches First Renewable Energy Storage for Gas Operations
A new Iron-Vanadium flow battery supports gas operations, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions, with a 25-year lifespan and adaptability to extreme climates.
19 May 2025
EEW and GEA Partner for CO₂ Capture in the Netherlands
A mobile test plant will assess CO₂ capture processes, needing regulatory support for large-scale projects. Solutions include CO₂ utilization and storage, enhancing decarbonization efforts.
14 May 2025
INEOS and Royal Wagenborg Unveil First European Offshore CO2 Carrier
Carbon Destroyer 1, part of Project Greensand, is Europe's first offshore CO2 carrier, linking emitters to storage in the North Sea, operational by 2025-2026.
14 May 2025
Aramco Signs 34 MoUs with US Firms
Aramco's $90B MoUs target LNG, chemicals, AI, and more, enhancing shareholder value and fostering innovation with US partners.
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