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30 June 2022
Trinseo and GMP to Build Recycling Plant in Netherlands
The new plant will recycle polystyrene for food packaging, aiming for a 2024 startup. It will enhance circularity and sustainability, supporting long-term agreements and further research.
29 June 2022
Evonik Begins Construction of Rhamnolipid Plant in Slovakia
The new plant in Slovakia will produce sustainable, biodegradable rhamnolipids for cleaning and personal care, enhancing the biotech hub and supporting Evonik's shift to system solutions.
27 June 2022
WACKER Invests in Munich Biotechnology Center
The new center will boost biotech research, focusing on biopharmaceuticals and food ingredients, aiming for €1 billion in sales by 2030. Completion is set for 2024.
27 June 2022
Neste Expands Renewable Products Refinery in Rotterdam
The Rotterdam refinery expansion will boost renewable product capacity by 1.3 million tons annually, including 1.2 million tons of SAF, enhancing global competitiveness and sustainability efforts.
24 June 2022
Tata Chemicals Europe Launches UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant
The new plant captures 40,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, reducing emissions by 10%. It produces Ecokarb® for global export, supported by a £4.2m government grant, advancing sustainable manufacturing.
23 June 2022
Air Liquide and Siemens Energy Form Joint Venture for Renewable Hydrogen Electrolyzers
The joint venture will produce industrial-scale renewable hydrogen electrolyzers in Berlin, starting in 2023, with a 3 GW capacity by 2025. It aims to advance hydrogen technology and decarbonize industries.
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23 June 2022
Green Fuels Hamburg: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Green Fuels Hamburg aims to produce 10,000 tonnes of CO2-neutral kerosene annually by 2026, leveraging local renewable energy and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, with support from TUHH, Hamburg Senate, and Emirates.
22 June 2022
Moderna to Establish UK Vaccine Research and Manufacturing Centre
NHS patients will access next-gen mRNA vaccines via a new UK facility, boosting pandemic response and job creation. The centre will enhance R&D and local manufacturing for various diseases.
22 June 2022
VTT and Neste to Build Power-to-Liquids Demonstration Facility in Espoo
The facility will integrate CO2 capture, green hydrogen, and e-fuels production, aiming for commercial-scale sustainable fuel solutions. Pilot runs are expected to complete in 2023.
22 June 2022
Lamor and Resiclo to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Finland
The plant in Porvoo will recycle 10,000 tons of plastic annually, aiming for 40,000 tons by 2026. Construction starts in 2022, with operations in 2023. Total investment is EUR 12 million.
21 June 2022
Emerson and Neste to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations in Finland
The biorefinery will use advanced automation to produce sustainable biofuels and chemicals, reducing emissions and energy use. Completion is expected in 2022 with significant CO2 reduction.
20 June 2022
BASF to Build Battery Recycling Plant in Germany
The new plant in Schwarzheide will create 30 jobs, start in early 2024, and support a circular economy by recycling key metals from batteries, reducing CO2 footprint and dependency on mined raw materials.
16 June 2022
Toray and LG Chem Form Battery Separator Film JV in Hungary
The JV will invest $375M, start plant construction next year, and target European battery firms. LG Chem aims for management control in 30 months, leveraging synergies in fabric and coating technologies.
15 June 2022
Cargill Opens Advanced Biodiesel Plant in Belgium
The new plant in Ghent converts waste oils into biodiesel for maritime and trucking sectors, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the circular economy with advanced waste-processing technology.
15 June 2022
Lhyfe and Chantiers de l’Atlantique Partner on Offshore Green Hydrogen Production
The agreement aims to develop offshore hydrogen production platforms, leveraging renewable energy sources, with plans for large-scale deployment and solutions for port areas.
15 June 2022
Indaver and INEOS Styrolution Sign Agreement for Recycled Styrene Monomer Plant in Antwerp
The agreement enables production of polystyrene from recycled feedstock, reducing waste and fossil use. The new plant will meet food-grade standards and start production in 2024.
14 June 2022
Repsol to Invest €35M in XLPE Plant for HV and EHV Cables in Tarragona
The new plant will produce 27 kt of XLPE annually using LSHC™ technology, starting mid-2024. It will offer seven grades for HV, EHV, WTR, and DC cable segments, enhancing product range and market position.
14 June 2022
Clariant Begins Commercial Production of Cellulosic Ethanol in Romania
The plant's entire output is contracted to Shell. It will produce 50,000 tons of biofuels from local agricultural residues, supporting sustainable fuel and chemical applications.
7 June 2022
Sustainable Large-Scale Production of Antimicrobial Peptides Developed by mk2 Biotechnologies, WACKER, and TUM
The project aims to develop cost-efficient, scalable production of antimicrobial peptides via sustainable fermentation, targeting applications in personal care, food, animal breeding, and crop protection.
3 June 2022
Viridi to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Cadiz
The €210M project aims to start by late 2025, creating 300 construction jobs and 50 permanent roles. It will produce 30,000 tonnes of green methanol annually, primarily for export to Germany.
2 June 2022
Repsol to Invest €105M in UHMWPE Plant in Spain
The new plant, operational by end of 2024, will produce 15,000 tons annually using DSM technology. UHMWPE's applications include battery separators, construction, protection gear, and medical devices.
31 May 2022
Nippon Shokubai and Arkema Partner to Mass-Produce LiFSI Electrolyte Salts in France
The partnership aims to mass-produce ultrapure LiFSI electrolyte salts for electric vehicle batteries, enhancing performance and supporting Europe's battery value chain. Production starts by end-2025.
31 May 2022
DSM and Firmenich to Merge, Leading in Nutrition, Beauty, and Well-being
The merger combines expertise in perfumery, taste, health, and nutrition, enhancing innovation and sustainability. It aims to better serve customers and drive growth with a strong global footprint.
31 May 2022
LANXESS to Acquire DSM Elastomers for EUR 310 Million
The acquisition, valued at an EBITDA multiple of 6, will be EPS accretive by 2011. The deal includes EPDM plants in the Netherlands and Brazil, pending antitrust approval and employee consultation.
24 May 2022
Xycle to Begin Building Plastic Recycling Plant in 2024
The plant will convert 21,000 tons of plastic into raw materials annually, aiming for global expansion. It reduces CO2 emissions and fossil raw material use in the chemical industry.
23 May 2022
Merck Invests €440 Million to Expand Manufacturing in Cork, Ireland
The investment will boost membrane and filtration manufacturing, create 370 jobs by 2027, and support novel therapies, vaccines, and diagnostics, aligning with sustainability goals.
20 May 2022
Circa and Valmet Partner to Scale Biochemical Production
The partnership aims to optimize the Furacell™ process, targeting 80 ktpa Cyrene™ production by 2030, leveraging Valmet's expertise in biomass-to-energy solutions and plant automation.
18 May 2022
Covestro Starts Desmodur® 15 Production Line in Barcelona
The new line meets rising demand for high-performance elastomers, supports global supply, and operates on renewable energy. It aids growth in high-end applications and Vulkollan® licensee development.
12 May 2022
Valmet to Supply BioPower Plant and BioTrac System to ORLEN Poludnie in Poland
Valmet will provide technology for a bioethanol plant in Poland, including a BioTrac system and a BioPower CHP plant. The project supports ORLEN's biofuels market growth and EU bio-additives targets.
12 May 2022
Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Teesside, UK
A new lithium hydroxide plant in Teesside will process low-carbon feedstocks for Europe's battery market, aiming for 96,000tpa production by 2030, with commercial output expected by Q4 2024.
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