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22 November 2022
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to Produce Renewable Hydrogen at Grandpuits
Investing €130M, a new hydrogen unit at Grandpuits will use biogas and carbon capture to cut CO2 emissions by 150,000 tonnes annually, aiding sustainable aviation fuel production and carbon neutrality goals.
18 November 2022
LyondellBasell Advances Recycling Plant in Germany
The plant will use MoReTec technology to convert plastic waste into feedstock for new plastics. Start-up is planned for 2025, with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year.
17 November 2022
Circularise secures €11M funding from Brightlands, Asahi Kasei, Neste, 4impact
Circularise will use the funds to advance its blockchain-based digital product passports and mass balance bookkeeping software, supporting the shift to a circular economy in industrial supply chains.
10 November 2022
Vision Energy and Linde Engineering Partner on Green Energy Terminal in the Netherlands
They've signed an agreement to accelerate engineering for a Green Energy Terminal in Vlissingen, focusing on hydrogen carriers, renewable energy, and low-carbon fuels, aiming for completion by Q3 2023.
8 November 2022
LKAB Acquires Major Stake in REEtec, Strengthens Nordic Rare Earth Industry
A new factory in Norway will use innovative, sustainable technology to process rare earth elements, boosting European self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on China. Production starts in 2024.
3 November 2022
Stora Enso Advances Bioplastic Pilot Plant in Belgium
A new pilot plant in Belgium is set to produce bioplastics using FuraCore® technology, aiming for commercial production by 2026. The facility will initially use fructose, later switching to non-food biomass.
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1 November 2022
Plastipak Opens New Recycling Facility in Toledo, Spain
The new facility converts PET flake into food-grade rPET pellets, producing 20,000 tonnes annually. It features advanced energy-saving tech, including 1800 solar panels, reducing CO2 emissions significantly.
31 October 2022
Haldor Topsoe Starts Commissioning eSMR Methanol Demo Plant in Denmark
The eSMR Methanol demo plant in Foulum will validate electrified technology for cost-competitive methanol from biogas. Supported by EUDP and Aarhus University, it aims for full operation by early 2022.
24 October 2022
NextChem Awards LanzaTech Contract for Rome Hydrogen Valley Project
The engineering phase for the Hydrogen Valley in Rome has begun, focusing on waste-to-chemical technology to produce circular ethanol and hydrogen, with completion expected in 2023.
19 October 2022
Borealis Launches Advanced Mechanical Recycling Plant in Austria
The new plant will recycle 60 kilotonnes of polyolefins annually, boosting high-quality recycled plastics. Construction starts in 2023, with production by 2025, supporting sustainability goals.
18 October 2022
Toyo Ink Opens CNT Dispersion Plant in Hungary
The new plant in Hungary produces CNT dispersions for EV batteries, supplying SK On. It aims to expand production sixfold by 2023, supporting the growing EV market and global supply chain.
17 October 2022
Eni Explores Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno
Eni is studying the feasibility of a new bio-refinery in Livorno, focusing on hydrogenated biofuel production, leveraging existing infrastructure, and aiming for decarbonization and employment stability.
13 October 2022
TotalEnergies and Indaver Sign Agreement for Recycled Petrochemical Feedstock
The agreement involves purchasing petrochemical feedstock from recycled mixed polyolefins waste, processed into high-quality circular polymers suitable for demanding applications, including food-grade packaging.
12 October 2022
OMV Petrom Invests EUR 130 Million in New Aromatics Unit at Petrobrazi Refinery
The new unit will double aromatic product capacity to 100 kt/year by 2026, meeting modern BAT standards. It will produce gasoline with <1% benzene and more toluene for various industrial uses.
12 October 2022
PCG Completes Perstorp Acquisition
The acquisition enhances PCG's growth in specialty chemicals, aligns with sustainability goals, and aims to expand Perstorp's presence in Asia Pacific while advancing green projects like Project Air.
12 October 2022
Covestro Breaks Ground on New Aniline Plant in Antwerp
The new plant will boost MDI production, create 40 jobs, and enhance energy efficiency. It aims to meet rising demand for insulation materials amid high energy costs and sustainability trends.
11 October 2022
CUSTOMCELLS Expands R&D and Production in Itzehoe
The new site will boost patent applications, sustainable construction, and employee growth, enhancing innovation and production capabilities while promoting renewable energy and sustainable mobility.
6 October 2022
LignoValue: Europe's First Bio-Aromatics Pilot Line from Lignin
The LignoValue Pilot in Belgium demonstrates continuous lignin depolymerization, producing bio-aromatics to replace fossil-based chemicals, aiming for industrial-scale production and reduced CO2 emissions.
6 October 2022
Lhyfe to Develop 200 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Delfzijl
Delfzijl's access to offshore wind power supports green hydrogen production, aiding decarbonization and easing grid congestion. The project awaits licenses, permissions, and financial decisions.
5 October 2022
EU approves €292.5m Italian RRF grant for STMicroelectronics' Catania SiC wafer plant
First industrial-scale integrated SiC epiwafer line in Europe (due 2026), boosting supply security and green/digital transition; tied to priority orders, R&D and profit-sharing.
29 September 2022
INEOS Contracts Atkins for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant Design at Grangemouth
The hydrogen plant, operational by 2030, aims to cut site emissions by 1 million tonnes annually, supporting net zero by 2045. It will utilize Scottish Cluster CCS and contribute to the Forth Green Freeport bid.
29 September 2022
Nouryon to Acquire ADOB Fertilizers in Poland
The acquisition will expand Nouryon's crop nutrition offerings. ADOB, a leader in water-soluble fertilizers, brings strong technology and innovation. The deal is expected to close by year-end 2022.
28 September 2022
Yara Tests Hystar’s PEM Electrolyser for Efficient Green Ammonia Production
The HyPilot project will test a 1 MW PEM electrolyser at Kårstø, aiming to enhance green hydrogen production efficiency for green ammonia, with results expected to lower costs and support decarbonization.
27 September 2022
Tarragona to Host Spain's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant with €230M Investment
The project will feature a 150 MW electrolyzer by 2025, expanding to 1 GW by 2027, using local renewable energy to cut costs and CO2 emissions, supporting industry and mobility.
27 September 2022
Indaver Begins Construction of Plastics Recycling Plant in Antwerp
The new facility will recycle 65,000 tonnes of plastics, create 50 jobs, and receive €10.5M in government support. It aims to meet EU recycling goals and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
26 September 2022
Arkema Expands Pebax® Elastomer Capacity by 40% in 2023
Capacity expansion supports strong demand in sports, electronics, medical, and industrial markets. Focus on bio-based grades and sustainability, with reduced water consumption at the Serquigny site.
23 September 2022
Paques Biomaterials to Produce Biopolymer at GETEC PARK.EMMEN
A PHA demo plant will be operational in 2023, with a commercial plant by 2026, creating 40 jobs. The project supports Emmen's green chemistry focus and involves a €58 million investment.
23 September 2022
Lhyfe Launches First Offshore Hydrogen Production Pilot
The pilot site will produce hydrogen using offshore wind turbines, overcoming challenges like environmental stress and system automation, aiming to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production by 2030.
22 September 2022
INEOS Expands P-Series Glycol Ethers, Completes First Sales
New PnBs enhance industrial coatings and home care, boosting efficiency and reducing solvent needs. European production strengthens market position amid global challenges.
22 September 2022
NextChem Secures €194M for World's First Waste-to-Hydrogen Plant in Rome
The €194M grant will fund a waste-to-hydrogen plant in Rome, producing hydrogen and ethanol by 2027, reducing CO2 emissions, and advancing waste treatment and hydrogen technology.
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