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22 May 2024
Danone Invests €70M in Medical Nutrition Production in France
By March 2026, a new production line and biomass boiler will be added in Steenvoorde, France, to produce 20M liters of nutritional supplements, reducing the site's carbon footprint by 70%.
22 May 2024
LEAG Partners with AFRY for Power-to-X Project in Boxberg
A new hydrogen plant in Boxberg will produce and store green hydrogen, converting surplus electricity. AFRY supports the project from concept to permit applications and tendering processes.
22 May 2024
Ecomaison, Covestro, Secondly, and Federal Eco Foam Launch PU Foam Recycling Project
The project aims to enhance PU foam recycling from used mattresses using combined mechanical and chemical methods, focusing on material efficiency and sustainable circular economy development.
21 May 2024
Circtec Begins Construction on Circular Factory in Delfzijl
The new factory will convert 200,000 tons of used tires into green chemicals, reducing CO2 emissions by 5% of the Dutch chemical sector and creating over 120 jobs. Expansion is planned for 2027-2028.
16 May 2024
Ivy Farm and Synbio Powerlabs Partner to Scale Cultivated Meat Production in Finland
A new facility in Finland, supported by a €2.99M grant, will scale production of cultivated meat and precision fermentation, aiming to revolutionize sustainable food manufacturing.
16 May 2024
BASF Introduces Biomass-Balanced Ammonia and Urea Products
The new biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products reduce carbon footprints by 80% using certified biowaste and renewable energy, aiding customers in meeting sustainability targets.
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14 May 2024
Arkema and ProLogium to Build Gigafactory for Next-Gen Batteries in France
The collaboration will focus on advanced R&D for efficient, safe, and sustainable lithium-ceramic batteries, supported by a French government subsidy under the "France 2030" plan.
14 May 2024
MOL Opens €1.3 Billion Polyol Complex in Hungary
The new polyol complex in Hungary will produce materials for durable consumer goods using advanced technology, enhancing industrial competitiveness and creating long-term employment for nearly 300 people.
10 May 2024
Jordan inks $1B green ammonia plant
Off-grid Aqaba plant: 550 MW solar + BESS, electrolysis to yield 100,000 t/yr green ammonia for Europe/Asia; cuts ~200,000 tCO2/yr; FID 2027, ops 2030
10 May 2024
SMA Mineral and Infinium Collaborate on eFuels in Norway
The project at Mo Industripark will use CO2 from quicklime production to create eFuels, aiding decarbonization in heavy industries and supporting sustainable mobility and economic growth.
7 May 2024
BASF Expands Basoflux® Production in Spain
The expansion will boost production of paraffin inhibitors, enhancing efficiency and flexibility. New solutions will support sustainable oil production, with first deliveries expected in early 2025.
6 May 2024
Jordanian Green Ammonia and Hynfra submit feasibility studies for green ammonia and hydrogen plant to Jordan’s energy minister
Study outlines $1.6B green ammonia/hydrogen plant in Aqaba SEZ using desalinated seawater and renewables; 8,000 construction jobs, ~200 direct & 750 indirect operational jobs
2 May 2024
Arkema Acquires Dow's Laminating Adhesives Business
The acquisition expands Arkema's flexible packaging solutions, enhancing its market position. The deal includes five production sites and aims for $30M EBITDA synergies in five years. Completion by Q4 2024.
30 April 2024
INEOS Nitriles Launches Bio-Based Acrylonitrile, Cutting Carbon Footprint by 90%
Bio-based acrylonitrile supports carbon fiber production, reducing carbon footprint. Used in aerospace, automotive, and water purification, it enhances sustainability across industries.
26 April 2024
Kontron eSystems adopts WITTMANN integrated injection-molding systems
Five automated IMD injection-molding cells for EV wall-box housings: high-quality decorated surfaces, sub-1-minute cycles, integrated automation/transport, clean-room handling and central material feed
25 April 2024
Merck Invests €300 Million in New Research Center in Darmstadt
The new center will focus on antibody and mRNA research, supporting 550 employees by 2027. It aims for near carbon-neutral operations and gold certification from the German Sustainable Building Council.
23 April 2024
INEOS Nitriles Launches Bio-Based Acetonitrile, Cutting Carbon Footprint by 90%
INVIREO™ Acetonitrile, a bio-based solvent, reduces carbon footprint in pharmaceuticals by 90% while maintaining performance, supporting sustainability in energy-intensive industries.
23 April 2024
ANDRITZ Launches Biodegradable Wipes Line at Teknomelt in Türkiye
A new production line for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes has started, using bio-based fibers to meet sustainable goals and expand product range.
22 April 2024
Holcim and thyssenkrupp Begin Construction on Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant in Germany
Construction starts on a carbon-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf, using "pure oxyfuel" tech to capture CO2. The plant aims to cut emissions by 1.2 million tons annually, operational by 2028.
17 April 2024
Arkema Acquires Majority Stake in Proionic for Next-Gen Battery Solutions
The acquisition enhances Arkema's battery materials portfolio, leveraging Proionic's ionic liquids for improved battery performance and sustainability, aligning with Arkema's innovative and sustainable solutions strategy.
17 April 2024
BASF, SABIC, and Linde Launch World's First Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace
The new furnace at BASF's Ludwigshafen site uses renewable electricity to cut CO2 emissions by 90%, supported by a €14.8M German grant, aiming for industrial market maturity.
16 April 2024
BIOGEST and INA Group Partner on Biomethane Plant in Croatia
A biomethane plant in Sisak will use BIOGEST's PowerRing technology to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, aiding Croatia's green energy transition.
16 April 2024
Topsoe to Provide Technology for Cepsa's 2G Biofuels Plant in Spain
The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually using HydroFlex™ technology, doubling renewable fuel capacity and supporting decarbonization in hard-to-electrify sectors.
16 April 2024
BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany
The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
15 April 2024
INA Invests €98M in Croatia's Green Energy: Biomethane and Hydrogen Plants
Two new plants in Croatia will produce green hydrogen and biomethane by 2026, aiding the green transition. Projects include solar power integration and potential geothermal energy exploration.
11 April 2024
MOL Opens Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Central and Eastern Europe
The €22M plant will cut the Danube Refinery's CO2 emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually, producing 1,600 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, aligning with the SHAPE TOMORROW strategy for sustainability.
7 April 2024
AIQBE partners with Inetum to boost Huelva's industrial digital and energy transition
New partnership expands innovation network, offering digitalization, automation, AI and cybersecurity expertise to regional industry, supporting efficiency, decarbonization and operational resilience.
5 April 2024
Pantherna and WACKER Expand mRNA Biopharmaceutical Collaboration
WACKER's Halle site will produce mRNA-based ARDS treatment using a scalable process. The facility, operational by mid-2024, marks a milestone in their collaboration with Pantherna.
2 April 2024
Helen to Build Helsinki's First 3MW Green Hydrogen Plant
The plant will supply hydrogen for heavy transport, use waste heat for district heating, and aims to cut CO2 emissions by 3,700 tonnes annually, launching in 2026 with aid from the Finnish government.
22 March 2024
Aker Carbon Capture to Study CO2 Reduction for Wacker
Aker Carbon Capture will conduct a feasibility study and an eight-month test to explore CO2 capture from silicon production at Wacker's Holla plant, aiding their goal of net zero by 2045.
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