Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships news

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  4 September 2025

  UPM and Royal Vaassen Introduce Fiber-Based Packaging Alternative

  New recyclable, food-safe barrier paper solutions meet EU recyclability standards, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic and aluminum packaging.
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  28 August 2025

  UPM Specialty Papers Unveils Recyclable Packaging at Fachpack 2025

  Explore new fibre-based, recyclable packaging solutions co-created with partners at Fachpack 2025, supporting EU sustainability goals. Visit stand 329 in hall 3A for samples.
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  1 August 2025

  Vulcan's Lionheart: Zero-Carbon Lithium for Batteries

  The project uses geothermal brine to produce lithium and renewable energy, reducing carbon footprint. It partners with Nobian for electrolysis expertise and aims to supply EV batteries in Europe.
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  17 July 2025

  Agilyx to Acquire 44% of GreenDot Global

  The acquisition enhances Agilyx's European market presence, boosting recycling capabilities. GreenDot's expansion in Austria and Italy supports its circular economy goals. Transaction closes Q3 2025.
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  16 July 2025

  HARKE GROUP Acquires Vendico Group

  The acquisition strengthens HARKE's presence in the Nordic market, enhancing service and coverage in Europe and Asia, with aligned strategies and seamless continuity.
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  27 June 2025

  Antwerp-Bruges Port Hosts Flemish and German Energy Transition Talks

  Flemish and German governments discuss energy transition, industrial cooperation, and infrastructure at Antwerp-Bruges, focusing on hydrogen, CO₂ exports, and cross-border partnerships.

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  19 June 2025

  EEW and GEA Partner for CO₂ Capture in the Netherlands

  A mobile test plant will assess CO₂ capture processes, needing regulatory support for large-scale projects. Solutions include CO₂ utilization and storage, enhancing decarbonization efforts.
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  10 June 2025

  LyondellBasell to Sell European Assets to AEQUITA

  The sale includes olefins and polyolefins sites in France, Germany, UK, and Spain. Closing expected by mid-2026, pending consultations and regulatory approvals.
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  9 June 2025

  Lignin Industries Secures €3.9mn for Commercial Expansion

  The funding supports scaling of Renol®, a bio-based thermoplastic, with partnerships in electronics, home goods, and construction, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics.
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  8 June 2025

  Dow to Sell 50% Stake in DowAksa Joint Venture

  Dow sells its stake for $125M, aligning with its core focus strategy. Sale completes Q3 2025, pending approvals. BNP Paribas advised on the deal.
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  4 June 2025

  CALB Begins Zero-Carbon AI Gigafactory in Portugal

  Construction started on a zero-carbon AI gigafactory in Portugal, with new tech unveiled and strategic agreements signed, marking a collaborative milestone for the EV battery and energy storage sectors.
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  3 June 2025

  Clariant Catalyst Powers INERATEC's E-Fuels Plant in Frankfurt

  The plant recycles 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually into 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels, using a catalyst that enhances efficiency and stability for sustainable fuel production.
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  2 June 2025

  BASF to Acquire DOMO's 49% Stake in Alsachimie Joint Venture

  BASF aims for full control of Alsachimie to enhance its PA 6.6 production in France, pending consultations. DOMO focuses on tailored polyamide solutions in core segments.
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  14 April 2025

  Öresundskraft and INEOS to Store 210,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually from Sweden in Denmark

  The agreement advances cross-border CCS efforts, with storage starting 2028, highlighting international cooperation for climate goals and expanding EU's CO₂ storage capacity.
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  14 April 2025

  Wanhua’s Acquisition of Vencorex: A Critical Juncture for European Chemical Industry

  The acquisition raises concerns over job losses, foreign ownership, and automation, but offers potential in green chemistry and highlights the need for regulatory reassessment and community resilience.
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  8 April 2025

  Solvay Expands European Rare Earths Production Capacity

  The La Rochelle facility begins rare earth production for magnets, aiming to meet 30% of Europe's demand by 2030, enhancing sustainability and supply chain partnerships.
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  4 April 2025

  Bayer and Iberdrola España to Electrify and Decarbonize Asturias Plant

  The project uses renewable energy for steam production, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing industrial competitiveness, with completion expected by June 2026.
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  27 March 2025

  IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production

  Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.
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  27 March 2025

  TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2

  Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
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  26 March 2025

  BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology

  The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
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  18 March 2025

  LyondellBasell, Covestro to Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands

  Closure due to global overcapacity, high costs, and weak demand. LYB to safely shut down by 2026. Commitment to European market and ongoing customer support remain.
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  12 March 2025

  Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France

  The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
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  12 March 2025

  RWE and TotalEnergies Sign 15-Year Green Hydrogen Deal for Leuna Refinery

  The agreement involves 30,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons, supported by a hydrogen network and storage facilities in Germany.
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  11 March 2025

  Latvenergo and H2Pro Partner on Green Hydrogen in Latvia

  They signed an MOU to explore deploying electrolysis technology in Latvia, aiming for cost-effective green hydrogen production integrated with renewable energy sources.
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  10 March 2025

  WasteFuel and ITC Begin FEED for Green Methanol Plant in Ankara

  The facility will produce green methanol for shipping, using biogas from waste. A final investment decision is due in 2026, potentially making Türkiye a sustainable marine fuel hub.
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  10 March 2025

  Dow, ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital, and Vopak fund Xycle's first chemical recycling plant in Rotterdam

  Xycle secures funding to build a plant using pyrolysis to recycle 21,000 tons of plastic waste annually, operational by Q4 2026, with plans for global expansion.
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  7 March 2025

  Rely and Verso Energy Sign MOU for Seven Global e-Fuels Plants

  The MOU aims to develop e-Fuels plants producing sustainable aviation fuel, integrating carbon capture technology to lower costs and emissions.
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  6 March 2025

  Draslovka Partners with Natron Energy on Sodium-Ion Batteries

  The partnership focuses on developing Prussian blue materials for sodium-ion batteries, enhancing production capabilities in the EU and U.S., and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
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  6 March 2025

  WACKER Adopts Biogenic Carbon for Silicon Production

  A new contract enables the shift to biogenic carbon, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing climate-neutral silicon production at the Holla site.
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  3 March 2025

  ANDRITZ to Design 100 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany

  The plant will support Germany's Hydrogen Core Network and European Hydrogen Backbone, aiding decarbonization. Commissioning is set for 2027, with operations expected by 2028.