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4 May 2022
BASF Expands Methane Sulfonic Acid Production in Germany
Increased global demand for methane sulfonic acid drives production expansion to 50,000 metric tons annually at Ludwigshafen. MSA is a biodegradable, high-performance acid used in various industries.
3 May 2022
Altris to Produce Cathode Material in Sandviken, Sweden
The new facility, Ferrum, will produce 2000 metric tonnes of sustainable sodium-ion battery cathode material annually, with production starting in early 2023.
25 April 2022
Enova Grants NOK 10 Million to INOVYN's Hydrogen Project in Norway
The project will build a 20MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 22,000 tonnes. Enova's support aids innovation and aims for a 30% emission reduction by 2030.
22 April 2022
Covestro Expands TPU Film Production in Germany
Investing millions, the Bomlitz site will boost TPU film capacity to meet global demand, enhance sustainability, and switch to green electricity by 2023, creating new jobs and focusing on bio-based products.
20 April 2022
Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl
The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
19 April 2022
Chimcomplex Invests in Green Technology for Eco-Friendly Polyols in Romania
The project, co-financed by Innovation Norway, aims to enhance competitiveness by producing eco-friendly polyols, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting circular economy principles over 22 months.
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15 April 2022
Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden
A feasibility study for a chemical recycling unit in Stenungsund, Sweden aims to enhance plastics circularity by integrating chemically recycled feedstock, with operations expected to start in 2024.
7 April 2022
INEOS Nitriles to build new Acetonitrile plant in Köln
The new 15 ktpa facility will enhance supply to European customers, support key sectors, and improve sustainability and environmental impact, reinforcing the Köln site's production capacity.
1 April 2022
Enel Green Power and EU Sign Agreement for Solar Panel Gigafactory in Sicily
The Gigafactory will boost production to 3 GW/year, create 1,000 jobs, and enhance Europe's PV value chain. It aims to reduce energy dependency and promote sustainable, high-efficiency solar technology.
1 April 2022
Ecoplanta Secures EU Innovation Fund Grant
Ecoplanta's project in Tarragona will use non-recyclable waste to produce methanol and biofuels, reducing 3.4 Mt CO2eq emissions over ten years, aligning with EU decarbonization goals.
1 April 2022
HYBRIT Secures EU Innovation Fund Support
HYBRIT receives €143M from the EU Innovation Fund to demonstrate a hydrogen-based iron and steelmaking value chain, aiming to reduce emissions and advance fossil-free steel production.
30 March 2022
Eastman Negotiates Normandy Site for Molecular Recycling Facility
The facility will recycle 160,000 tonnes of polyester waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce emissions by 80%. Expected operational by 2025, it has support from global brands and local authorities.
24 March 2022
Global Bioenergies Begins Renewable Isododecane Production in France
Production starts at Pomacle unit, with commercial launch at In-Cosmetics. Scale-up to 100 tonnes by end of 2022, targeting cosmetics and aviation biofuels markets.
22 March 2022
3D Carbon Capture Pilot Launches in Dunkirk
The 3D pilot in Dunkirk aims to validate a new CO2 capture process, targeting decarbonization in steelmaking. Supported by the EU, it will run for 12-18 months, capturing 0.5 tons of CO2 per hour.
15 March 2022
BASF Expands Plastic Additives Capacity in Italy and Germany
Increasing production of light stabilizers to meet rising demand, enhance supply security, and improve operational efficiency for durable plastics in automotive, construction, and greenhouse applications.
15 March 2022
Northvolt to Build Third Gigafactory in Heide, Germany
The new gigafactory in Heide will produce 60 GWh of lithium-ion batteries annually by 2025, creating 3,000 jobs and focusing on sustainability with clean energy and recycled materials.
11 March 2022
Rossi Biofuel and MOL Group Open Biodiesel Plant in Hungary
The new plant in Komárom uses RepCat technology to produce biodiesel from various waste fats, achieving over 85% greenhouse gas savings and complying with EU renewable fuel regulations.
10 March 2022
EU Innovation Fund Awards Climate Action Projects
The EU Innovation Fund selected 7 projects for EUR 1.1 billion in grants to advance technologies in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
10 March 2022
OMV and ALBA to Build Sorting Plant in Germany
The plant will sort mixed plastic waste for chemical recycling, processing 200,000+ t annually. It aims to enhance circular economy efforts and reduce environmental impact.
4 March 2022
Fluor to Design Itero’s 27,000 Tonne Recycling Plant in the Netherlands
The plant will convert 27,000 tonnes of plastic waste into oils, wax, and gas, reducing emissions. It will create 30 local jobs and aims to expand with a larger commercial plant in the future.
3 March 2022
Project Air: Advancing CCU-Methanol Production in Sweden
Project Air aims to cut carbon emissions by 500,000 tons annually by 2025, using CCU and renewable feedstock to produce sustainable methanol, replacing fossil methanol in various industries.
21 February 2022
thyssenkrupp to Build Three Polymer Plants for SASA in Turkey
The project includes PET and Co-PET plants with a combined capacity of 416,000 tons/year and a resin plant using MTR® technology. The scope covers engineering, components, and technical services.
17 February 2022
Elkem Secures French Government Funding for Specialty Silicones Expansion
The funding supports capacity expansion in Roussillon and investments in Saint-Fons to meet high-tech market demand, enhance production, and improve environmental performance.
16 February 2022
Versalis Begins Bioethanol Production in Crescentino
The Crescentino plant now produces advanced bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass, meeting EU renewable energy standards. It also generates renewable electricity, steam, and biogas, enhancing sustainability.
15 February 2022
BASF and NEVEON Collaborate on Mattress Recycling Pilot in Berlin
The project aims to create a closed-loop system for mattress recycling, recovering polyols from used foams to produce new high-quality mattresses. A take-back pilot launches in Berlin.
9 February 2022
Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology for Sustainable Rubber in Poland
The bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, with a plant capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year. The project moves to the engineering phase, leveraging BASF’s extraction tech and digitalization.
9 February 2022
Essar to Build UK's First Hydrogen Furnace at Stanlow
A £45M investment will replace three furnaces with a hydrogen-capable one, cutting CO2 by 16,600 tonnes annually. Part of HyNet North West, it aims to make Stanlow the UK's first low carbon refinery.
4 February 2022
Volvo and Northvolt to Open 3,000-Job Battery Plant in Gothenburg
The plant, operational by 2025, will produce 50 GWh of battery cells annually, support Volvo's electric car goals, and focus on sustainable production with fossil-free energy.
27 January 2022
INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth, UK
The new plant aims to cut site emissions by 60% by 2030, with CO2 stored offshore. It will replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, supporting a local hydrogen hub and the Scottish Cluster CCS project.
26 January 2022
BASF Boosts Feed Enzyme Production in Ludwigshafen
The expanded plant increases fermentation runs, meeting global demand for high-quality feed enzymes like Natuphos® E, Natugrain® TS, and Natupulse® TS, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in animal nutrition.
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