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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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