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25 July 2024
Södra Reports Stable Q2 Results and Strategic Investments
Net sales rose 3% to SEK 7,527 million. Operating profit was SEK 398 million. Investments in kraft lignin and tannin production are planned, enhancing sustainability and profitability.
24 July 2024
ANDRITZ to design carbon capture plant for Westenergy in Finland
The project aims to capture CO2 from flue gases at a waste-to-energy plant, liquefy it, and use it for carbon-neutral e-fuels. The final investment decision is expected in early 2025.
24 July 2024
Rohrdorfer Begins CO2-Based Ethylene Production in Germany
A new process converts CO2 from cement production into ethylene, aiming for a CO2 circular economy and fossil fuel independence. The project is part of H2-Reallabor Burghausen and funded by the German government.
17 July 2024
Lhyfe and Elyse Energy to Produce E-Methanol from Green Hydrogen at Nantes Port
The project aims to decarbonize maritime transport using e-methanol from green hydrogen. A feasibility study is underway, with a project presentation set for September 2024.
12 July 2024
Europe's First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant to Support UK Decarbonisation at Stanlow Refinery
The plant will generate 125 MW of power, cut 740,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, and support regional decarbonisation. Completion is set for 2027, with significant investment in the North West of England.
10 July 2024
BASF ECMS Begins Construction on Green Hydrogen Facility in Budenheim
The new facility will produce low-iridium-loaded catalyst coated membranes and high-temperature fuel cell components, supporting the global energy transition with green hydrogen solutions.
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6 July 2024
Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen Partner for Green Hydrogen and Bio-Methanol Production in Norway
The partnership will produce bio-e-methanol from bio-waste and hydrogen, doubling methanol output. The first project in Øyer aims for 150,000 tons of bio-e-methanol and 15,000 tons of green hydrogen.
4 July 2024
Vertex Bioenergy Opens Corn Oil Extraction Facility in Cartagena
The new facility extracts corn oil for livestock feed and biofuel production. With a €5M investment, it has a 4,000-ton annual capacity and 400-ton storage.
4 July 2024
Lhyfe and Fives Partner to Decarbonize Industrial Combustion with Green Hydrogen
The partnership accelerates energy transition by using green hydrogen in industrial combustion, targeting metals, glass, and cement industries in Europe and North America.
3 July 2024
Exolum to Demonstrate LOHC Transport and Storage in Repurposed UK Infrastructure
The project, backed by UK funding, aims to prove LOHC transport and storage in repurposed oil infrastructure, advancing hydrogen logistics and supporting energy transition efforts. Completion by 2024.
1 July 2024
TotalEnergies Acquires Tecoil for Lubricant Oil Regeneration in Europe
The acquisition enhances lubricant production with re-refined base oils, reducing carbon footprint and meeting demand for sustainable, high-performance products.
26 June 2024
Trinseo Opens PMMA Depolymerization Facility in Italy
The new facility in Rho, Italy, advances sustainable recycling of PMMA, converting it to high-purity MMA. This supports a circular economy and meets high-demand applications like vehicle taillights.
25 June 2024
Arkema Licenses PEKK Technology to SEQENS for Medical Implants
The partnership enables PEKK production for long-term medical implants, leveraging expertise in polymer synthesis and global distribution networks.
25 June 2024
DePoly Begins Showcase Plant Construction in Switzerland
The plant will recycle 500 tons of PET annually, creating 30 jobs, and serve as a model for future global expansion, targeting industries like apparel, food, and automotive.
25 June 2024
Södra to Lead Global Kraft Lignin Production in Sweden
The new facility will produce kraft lignin, replacing fossil materials in various applications. The investment exceeds 2 billion SEK, with operations starting in 2027, supporting the green transition.
25 June 2024
Braskem and TNO Partner to Enhance Polyolefin Recycling
The partnership aims to advance Möbius dissolution-based recycling technology, improving plastic residue purification and sustainability, yielding near-virgin grade polymer resin for broader applications.
19 June 2024
WACKER and CordenPharma Achieve Pandemic Readiness in June 2024
The consortium will produce 80 million mRNA vaccine doses annually if needed, following a successful expansion and qualification phase, ensuring pandemic readiness for at least five years.
18 June 2024
Braskem and Georg Utz AG Collaborate on Recycled PP for Food Packaging
Chemically recycled PP from post-consumer waste is used for circular food transport packaging, supporting sustainability and reducing plastic waste.
17 June 2024
Södra to Produce Bark-Based Tanning Agent in Värö
The new plant will produce eco-friendly tannins for leather processing by 2026, enhancing resource use and profitability. The patented process utilizes previously unused bark efficiently.
17 June 2024
Heinlein Plastik-Technik Joins ALPLA Group
The acquisition expands ALPLApharma's capabilities in closure systems and injection molding, enhancing product offerings and creating a technology center in Ansbach.
17 June 2024
Vattenfall and BASF Contract Vestas for 15 MW Offshore Wind Turbines
112 V236-15.0 MW turbines will power 1.6M homes from 2028. Low-emission steel reduces CO2 footprint. Nordlicht 1 and 2 to produce 6 TWh/year, fully operational by 2028.
13 June 2024
Orion S.A. Adds Tire Pyrolysis Oil Tanks in Poland
The new tanks will store TPO for conversion into circular carbon black, aiding tire recycling and environmental efforts through partnerships focused on sustainability and innovation.
12 June 2024
Danone, Michelin, DMC, and Crédit Agricole Launch Biotech Platform in Clermont-Ferrand
The Biotech Open Platform will develop precision fermentation for bio-based materials, with a €16M investment. Located in Clermont-Ferrand, it aims to scale up lab-tested innovations by 2025.
11 June 2024
Recycling Tires into Automotive Plastics: Neste, Borealis, Covestro Collaborate
Discarded tires are chemically recycled into high-quality polycarbonates for automotive parts, promoting circularity and sustainability in the plastics and automotive industries.
11 June 2024
OMV Petrom Invests EUR 750 Million to Produce Sustainable Fuels in Southeast Europe
Investing EUR 750 million, a new plant will produce 250 kt/year of sustainable fuels by 2028, including SAF, HVO, and green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by at least 70%.
10 June 2024
OMV Launches Co-Processing Plant at Schwechat Refinery
The new plant converts 160,000 tons of liquid biomass into renewable diesel components, reducing CO2 by 360,000 tons annually. The fuel will be available at 550 stations in Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
10 June 2024
Yara Opens Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Norway
The new plant produces renewable hydrogen and ammonia, reducing CO2 emissions by 41,000 tonnes annually. It supports decarbonization in food, shipping, and energy sectors with low-carbon fertilizers.
10 June 2024
Inauguration of Tritium Removal Facility at Cernavoda Nuclear Plant
The new facility will enhance environmental protection and energy security, using advanced Romanian technology. It marks a significant step in nuclear tech and EU sustainability goals.
7 June 2024
EvodiaBio secures €7M for sustainable aroma technology
The investment will fund commercialization and expansion of a sustainable aroma technology for improving non-alcoholic beer taste, reducing resource use, and lowering CO2 emissions.
6 June 2024
Haffner Energy Partners with LanzaJet for Paris-Vatry SAF Project
The Paris-Vatry SAF project will produce 30,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel annually, using advanced ATJ technology and local biomass, with potential to triple output.
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