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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.
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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.
18 January 2022
TotalEnergies Boosts High-Performance Polymer Production in Belgium
A new reactor in Belgium enhances polymer production for specialty markets like automotive and medical, meeting high-quality standards and reducing carbon footprints.
17 January 2022
Eastman to invest $1 billion in France for world's largest molecular plastics recycling facility
The facility will recycle 160,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Operational by 2025, it supports EU sustainability goals.
15 January 2022
Unimot Group Signs Preliminary Deal to Acquire Lotos Fuel Terminals and Bitumen Plants
The acquisition will make Unimot the third-largest fuel storage and second-largest bitumen seller, doubling its workforce and potentially adding PLN 70-100 million in annual EBITDA.
14 January 2022
Evonik to Build Industrial-Scale Rhamnolipids Plant in Slovakia
Investing a three-digit million-euro sum, the new plant will produce bio-based, biodegradable rhamnolipids, enhancing partnerships and market position in biosurfactants. Completion is expected in two years.
11 January 2022
Nobian and Vulcan Partner on Lithium Project for European EV Batteries
The partnership will assess producing lithium hydroxide in Germany, leveraging electrolysis expertise and geothermal resources to support Europe's growing EV battery market and sustainability goals.
2 January 2022
Westlake Acquires Hexion Epoxy Business
The $1.2B acquisition adds a leading portfolio of specialty resins, coatings, and composites, enhancing capabilities in high-growth, sustainable sectors like wind energy and lightweight automotive components.
29 December 2021
Northvolt Assembles First Battery Cell at Swedish Gigafactory
The first battery cell was assembled at the gigafactory in Skellefteå, marking a milestone. Production will scale up to 60 GWh annually by 2022, fulfilling contracts with major automotive and industrial clients.
21 December 2021
GreenH2Atlantic Advances Renewable Hydrogen in Sines, Portugal
A 100 MW green hydrogen project in Sines, Portugal, funded by the EU's Horizon 2020, aims to start construction in 2023 and operation by 2025, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals.
21 December 2021
Hexion Expands ECH Production in Pernis
The expansion will add 25,000 metric tons of annual ECH capacity, use biobased feedstocks, and reduce energy intensity. Completion is expected by late 2024.
17 December 2021
Ineos and Petroineos Partner with Plastic Energy on Plastic Recycling Breakthrough
The trial at Grangemouth aims to convert hard-to-recycle plastic into food-grade material, enhancing circularity and reducing landfill. The project uses advanced recycling to create sustainable packaging.
16 December 2021
ENGIE and Equinor Launch H2BE for Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Belgium
The H2BE project will produce low-carbon hydrogen from natural gas using ATR and CCS, supporting Belgium's hydrogen strategy and aiming for operations before 2030 to meet decarbonization targets.
15 December 2021
bp Awards Engineering Contracts for UK Carbon Capture Projects
Two consortiums will design and submit plans for a UK power station and carbon capture plant, with one selected for construction in 2023, aiming to support the UK's net zero goals.
15 December 2021
ORLEN to Build Advanced Biofuel Plant in Poland
The new plant will produce 25,000 tonnes of bioethanol annually from non-food agricultural feedstocks, supporting carbon neutrality goals and creating jobs in Poland.
9 December 2021
ArcelorMittal Invests $30 Million in Carbon Capture Specialist LanzaTech
The $30M investment expands a partnership to use carbon capture technology, reducing CO2 emissions and producing bio-ethanol. The project is part of a broader effort to decarbonize and innovate.
9 December 2021
Avantium Approves Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in The Netherlands
The positive investment decision follows securing financing, finalizing engineering, and obtaining offtake commitments. The plant will produce FDCA for PEF, aiming to demonstrate large-scale viability.
6 December 2021
PCC Rokita and PCC Exol to Expand Production and Product Range in Poland
The investment, valued at PLN 351 million, aims to boost production capacity and sustainability, with completion by mid-2026. Plans include renewable energy projects and advanced production technologies.
30 November 2021
Clariant's AmoMax 10 Plus Catalyst Launched at BASF Antwerp Plant
The new ammonia synthesis catalyst, AmoMax 10 Plus, enhances activity, stability, and startup speed, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions, with successful implementation at a major plant.
25 November 2021
INEOS Styrolution to Build Europe's First Polystyrene Recycling Pilot Plant
The pilot plant in Swindon will use depolymerisation to recycle polystyrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It will be operational in the second half of 2022.
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