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1 February 2025
Nyobe Plant in Belgium Shuts Down, Marking Major Step in Industrial Transition
Facility to be dismantled over 10 months by a specialist partner; focus on environmental responsibility, asset recovery and global machinery resale. Interactive 3D tour available.
29 January 2025
Volvo Acquires Full Ownership of NOVO Energy
A share purchase and framework agreement aim to explore future collaboration in North America, pending regulatory approvals. No impact on planned investments or cash flow is expected.
28 January 2025
Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Collaborate on Biomass-Based SAF Production
The collaboration aims to develop SAF projects using biomass residues, leveraging joint technologies for commercial plants, licenses, and investments to meet aviation fuel demands.
22 January 2025
Tampereen Energia and Ren-Gas Partner on Carbon Utilization and Waste Heat
Carbon from waste-to-energy is used for e-methane production, with waste heat integrated into district heating, reducing emissions and fossil fuel use.
22 January 2025
LanzaJet Chooses Teesside for New SAF Facility
The new facility will produce 90,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cut emissions by 230,000 tonnes, create 30 jobs, and support the UK's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
21 January 2025
Topsoe to Provide Technology for SAF Project in Guangxi, China
Topsoe's technology will enable a plant in Guangxi to produce SAF and renewable diesel from used cooking oil, reducing CO2 emissions by 800,000 tons annually. Operations start in December 2026.
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15 January 2025
EET Hydrogen and ENKA to Build UK's First Large-Scale Low Carbon Hydrogen Plant
The UK funds a 350MW hydrogen plant capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, advancing decarbonization and economic growth in the North West.
14 January 2025
Anaergia and Techbau to Build Five Biomethane Plants in Italy
Five biomethane plants in Southern Italy will use anaerobic digestion to convert waste into renewable energy, with completion expected by 2025. Total investment: €100M; Anaergia revenue: C$25M.
9 January 2025
Perstorp Acquires Amsterdam Site to Enter Synthetic Ester Market
The acquisition targets specialty fluids, focusing on sustainable synthetic esters for data center cooling, with plans for ISCC PLUS certification and backward integration.
8 January 2025
Naturgy to Develop 30 Biomethane Plants in Spain
The alliance aims to produce 2.5 TWh of biomethane annually, cut CO₂ by 450,000 tonnes, and boost the circular economy by using organic waste for energy and local benefits.
6 January 2025
MSD Ireland to Acquire WuXi Vaccines' Dundalk Facility
The acquisition involves a €500M investment, adding 1,000 jobs across Ireland by 2025, enhancing vaccine production capabilities and strengthening Ireland's pharma sector.
19 December 2024
ADNOC's Successful Takeover of Covestro
XRG acquires 91.3% of Covestro shares. The deal awaits regulatory approval, aiming to enhance XRG's Performance Materials and Specialty Chemicals business. Completion expected in H2 2025.
4 December 2024
Arctial Begins Study for Low-Carbon Aluminum in Kokkola
Arctial's study will assess social, technical, commercial, and environmental impacts. Decision on plant construction expected by 2026–2027. Kokkola's infrastructure and green energy are key.
2 December 2024
INEOS Enterprises to Sell INEOS Composites to KPS Capital Partners for €1.7bn
The sale includes 17 sites, 3 tech centers, and 900 employees. Completion expected in H1 2025, pending approvals. KPS aims to enhance profitability and innovation.
2 December 2024
Arkema Completes Acquisition of Dow's Packaging Adhesives Business
The acquisition expands Arkema's packaging solutions, adding $250M in sales and 280 employees, with expected synergies of $30M EBITDA in 5 years, based on a $150M enterprise value.
28 November 2024
FUCHS SE completes acquisition of STRUB & Co. AG
The acquisition secures Swiss market access, retains STRUB's brand and management, and adds a research and production plant. STRUB employs 40, with EUR 15M sales in 2023.
27 November 2024
Lactips Raises €16M for Global Expansion of Biodegradable Polymer
The funding will boost growth in Europe, Americas, and Japan, enhance R&D, and expand production capacity, supported by new and existing impact investors.
25 November 2024
TotalEnergies Advances Hydrogen Decarbonization at La Mède
Partnering with Air Liquide, a new unit will produce renewable hydrogen by 2028, cutting La Mède's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.
20 November 2024
Vulcan and BASF to explore geothermal energy at Ludwigshafen site
The project aims to use geothermal energy for CO2-free steam and lithium extraction, benefiting local industries and reducing emissions. Seismic surveys start in 2025.
18 November 2024
Polish Firms Sign Cooperation Agreement for Explosives Production
The agreement aims to boost Poland's nitrocellulose and propellant production for ammunition, enhancing national security and creating jobs.
7 November 2024
Avebe and ChainCraft partner to convert potato juice into circular chemicals
The collaboration uses fermentation to turn waste into valuable products, reducing environmental impact, enhancing sustainability, and boosting local employment and agriculture.
4 November 2024
KazMunayGas and Axens Strengthen Partnership
They signed a framework agreement to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in Kazakhstan, aiming to attract investment and introduce advanced technologies.
3 November 2024
Bolder Industries Partners to Launch E.U. Facility for Sustainable Materials at Antwerp Port
The new facility will boost sustainable material production, processing 3M tires annually, with reduced CO2 and water use, supported by strategic partners for design and project management.
28 October 2024
GreenIron and Norwegian Hydrogen Sign Delivery Agreement
GreenIron's Sandviken plant will use green hydrogen from Norway for zero-emissions metal production, marking a key step in scaling operations and enhancing supply chain security.
24 October 2024
Technip Energies and Enerkem Partner on Waste-to-Fuel Technology
The collaboration aims to advance gasification technology for converting waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals, focusing on strategic design and cost-effective project delivery.
23 October 2024
Ren-Gas Invests Over €1 Billion in Pori Hydrogen Project
A 300 MW e-methane plant in Pori will cut emissions in transport and heating, creating 2,000 construction jobs and 50 permanent roles. Completion is planned for 2028.
23 October 2024
Braskem and Neste Partner for Sustainable Feedstocks in Polymer Production
The agreement enables production of circular and bio-circular resins for South America, using sustainable feedstocks to reduce plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
17 October 2024
LYB acquires APK for solvent-based recycling
LYB integrates APK's solvent-based recycling tech for LDPE, enhancing circular solutions and expanding sustainable material production for flexible packaging.
16 October 2024
Boryszew S.A. Joins EIT InnoEnergy as Shareholder
The partnership aims to boost EU clean tech production, leveraging synergies in energy, circular economy, and automotive sectors for sustainable growth.
16 October 2024
Teréga and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen and CO2 Hub at Port-La Nouvelle
The MoU aims to develop Port-La Nouvelle into a key hub for low-carbon hydrogen and CO2, supporting energy transition and regional economic growth.
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