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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.
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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.
12 June 2023
AIMPLAS Leads EU Project to Convert Waste into Agricultural and Personal Care Products
The EU project aims to convert slaughterhouse and paper sludge waste into bioplastics and fertilizers, reducing landfill and pollution, involving 13 partners over 48 months with €5.5M funding.
12 June 2023
WACKER to Boost Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon Capacity in Burghausen
New production line to increase polysilicon cleaning capacity by 50% by 2025, creating 100+ jobs. €300M investment includes research for higher purity. Funding application submitted.
8 June 2023
AFYREN NEOXY Plant Advances Production in France
The plant completed construction, began production, and delivered initial biobased acid lots. It aims for full capacity by 2023, targeting 16,000 tons annually and €35M in sales.
7 June 2023
Axens and KMG Collaborate on Kazakhstan Polyethylene Project
The project aims to produce 1,250,000 tons of polyethylene annually using AlphaButol® technology, following successful past collaboration on refinery modernization.
7 June 2023
TotalEnergies Boosts SAF Production in Grandpuits
Grandpuits site doubles SAF capacity to 285,000 tons and adds an 80 GWh biomethane unit, maintaining 250 jobs. Bioplastic project with Corbion discontinued.
6 June 2023
Stora Enso Advances Circular Packaging in Oulu
A new board line in Oulu will produce 750,000 tonnes of renewable packaging by 2025, supporting sustainable, recyclable, and low-carbon solutions, creating 300 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs.
1 June 2023
Devon County Council Backs Altilium's Battery Recycling Initiative
A Devon-based firm recycles EV batteries, recovering over 95% of critical minerals. Supported by local and national funds, it plans to scale up operations in the UK and Europe.
30 May 2023
ACC Opens First Gigafactory in France
The first production unit will be operational by end of 2023. The factory will create 2,000 jobs by 2030, recycle 90% of its waste, and source materials responsibly.
23 May 2023
Yara to Build Specialty Fertilizer Plant in Yorkshire
The new plant will double production capacity for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants, enhancing yields and quality, with nearly all output exported globally by end of 2025.
22 May 2023
thyssenkrupp nucera and H2 Green Steel to Build Major Electrolysis Plant in Sweden
The agreement secures over 700MW capacity for a large-scale electrolysis plant in Boden, Sweden, using alkaline water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen for steel production.
17 May 2023
Arkema Acquires Polytec PT, Expanding Adhesives for Batteries and Electronics
The acquisition enhances Bostik’s offerings in thermal interface materials and engineering adhesives, aiming for €50M turnover in 5 years, leveraging global presence and expertise.
16 May 2023
ORLEN Południe Enhances Sustainable Propylene Glycol Production with BASF Technology
The BioPG plant converts glycerol into renewable propylene glycol, reducing CO2 by 60%. It supports CO2 neutrality goals and meets 75% of Poland's propylene glycol needs.
15 May 2023
FDE Discovers Natural Hydrogen in Lorraine Basin, France
Significant natural hydrogen concentrations found in Eastern France. Permit application submitted for further exploration and potential local production in the Grand-Est region.
15 May 2023
Trinseo Opens Polycarbonate Dissolution Pilot Facility in Terneuzen
The new facility advances sustainability goals by recycling polycarbonate from mixed materials without pre-treatment, aiding in Trinseo's 2030 targets and enhancing R&D capabilities.
12 May 2023
ProLogium to Build €5.2b Battery Gigafactory in France
The €5.2b investment in Dunkirk will create 3,000 direct jobs, support EU's energy transition, and enhance local supply chains with advanced solid-state battery production and R&D.
11 May 2023
Eastman Secures Feedstock for French Molecular Recycling Facility
Eastman has secured over 80% of the feedstock for its French molecular recycling facility, partnering with Citeo, Paprec, and Interzero. The facility will recycle 200,000 metric tonnes annually by 2026.
10 May 2023
Arcadia Chooses Topsoe and Sasol for 2026 eFuels Plant in Denmark
The agreement marks a key milestone for the eFuels plant, aiming to produce sustainable aviation fuels to meet EU mandates and decarbonize the aviation sector by converting CO2 and H2 into eFuel.
10 May 2023
Messer to Launch CO2 Recycling Plant in Austria Using BASF Technology
A new CO2 recovery plant will refine CO2 to food grade, enhancing supply reliability in Western Austria and surrounding regions, using energy-efficient, sustainable technology.
9 May 2023
TotalEnergies Acquires Iber Resinas to Boost Plastic Recycling in Europe
The acquisition enhances production of circular polymers, expands recycled product range, and improves feedstock access, supporting the goal of 30% circular polymers by 2030.
9 May 2023
GC Ventures invests in Interface Polymers to enhance plastic recyclability
Polarfin® additives improve recyclability of mixed plastics in food packaging. GC subsidiary allnex partners with Interface Polymers to develop recyclable resins for packaging.
8 May 2023
ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn to Develop Major Renewable Hydrogen Project in Sweden
The SoutH2Port project in Sweden will produce 240 tons of hydrogen daily, powered by offshore wind, aiding decarbonization and creating jobs. ABB will optimize integration with automation and digital tech.
4 May 2023
OQ Chemicals Opens New Pilot Plant for Customized Esters in Germany
The new pilot plant in Oberhausen produces small quantities of esters tailored to customer needs, bridging the gap between lab and large-scale production, enhancing R&D and innovation in Oxo Performance Chemicals.
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