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4 March 2021
Saipem and Alboran Partner for Green Hydrogen Projects in Italy, Albania, and Morocco
They will develop five green hydrogen plants, three in Italy and two in the Mediterranean, leveraging their expertise in engineering, procurement, and renewable project coordination.
14 February 2021
LANXESS to Acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical
LANXESS will acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical for USD 1.04 billion, enhancing its Consumer Protection segment and North American presence. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
11 February 2021
Metsä Group to Build Bioproduct Mill in Finland
The €1.6B investment will create 1,500 jobs, boost exports by €0.5B annually, and enhance sustainability. The mill will produce 1.5M tonnes of pulp and 2.0 TWh of renewable electricity per year.
5 February 2021
Air Liquide to Supply BASF's New Battery Material Plant in Germany
A new Air Separation Unit will be built in Schwarzheide, Germany, enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability. It will support battery material production and optimize gas supply in Germany and Poland.
3 February 2021
Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Acquire GW Pharmaceuticals for $7.2 Billion
The acquisition will create a leader in neuroscience, expanding product diversification and combining expertise in sleep, oncology, and epilepsy, with a robust pipeline and strong financial growth potential.
29 January 2021
Stepan Acquires INVISTA's Aromatic Polyester Polyol Business
The acquisition includes two manufacturing sites, intellectual property, customer relationships, and inventory. Expected to boost EBITDA margins and support global rigid polyol business growth.
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21 January 2021
SABIC and Plastic Energy to Begin Construction of Advanced Recycling Unit in Geleen
The new unit will upscale production of certified circular polymers from used plastic, supporting a circular economy. Operational by late 2022, it uses advanced recycling technology to convert waste into TACOIL.
20 January 2021
Air Liquide Invests in Renewable Hydrogen Production in France
A 40% stake acquisition in H2V Normandy aims to build a 200 MW electrolyzer for renewable hydrogen, reducing 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and supporting industrial decarbonization in Normandy.
14 January 2021
Borealis and TOMRA Launch Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant in Germany
The new plant processes household plastic waste into high-quality recycled polymers for demanding applications, aiming to advance plastics circularity and support a sustainable future.
13 January 2021
Linde to Build Largest PEM Electrolyzer for Green Hydrogen in Germany
The 24 MW electrolyzer will produce green hydrogen for industrial customers and refueling stations, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 40,000 tons annually. Production starts in the second half of 2022.
13 January 2021
Total and Engie to Build France's Largest Green Hydrogen Site
The Masshylia project at La Mède biorefinery will use solar power to produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, cutting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, with production starting in 2024.
15 December 2020
Biostoom Plant Powers Borealis with Steam and Electricity
The Biostoom plant in Beringen reduces Borealis' natural gas use by supplying steam and electricity from non-recyclable waste, cutting carbon emissions by 20% and sourcing 47% renewable electricity.
25 November 2020
BioNTech and InstaDeep Partner to Develop AI-Driven Immunotherapies
The collaboration will leverage AI and ML to advance drug discovery, protein engineering, and supply chain optimization, focusing on novel mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases.
24 November 2020
Perstorp to Cut Carbon Emissions by 500,000 Tons with Sustainable Methanol
Project AIR will use carbon capture and gasification to produce methanol from CO2, residue streams, renewable hydrogen, and biomethane, aiming to start production in 2025 and reduce emissions significantly.
19 November 2020
Nestlé and Plastic Energy to Develop UK's First Large-Scale Chemical Recycling Plant
A six-month study will explore developing a UK plant to recycle hard-to-recycle plastics into food-grade materials, aiming to boost recycled content in packaging and support recycling infrastructure.
12 November 2020
Keliber and Kokkolan Energia Sign 30-Year Lease for Chemical Plant Site
The 12.5-hectare site in Kokkola Industrial Park will support circular economy, safety, and transport needs, with potential to utilize waste heat, enhancing local development.
3 November 2020
Neste Acquires Bunge's Rotterdam Refinery
The acquisition enhances Neste's renewable feedstock pretreatment capacity, supporting its goal to use 100% waste and residues by 2025 and expand production to reduce 20M tons of greenhouse gases by 2030.
2 November 2020
Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant
Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
7 October 2020
Messer Expands CO2 Recovery Plant in France
Messer invests €11.3M to double CO2 capacity in Lacq, enhancing supply reliability and supporting growth in France and Spain. The plant, using bioethanol by-products, will be operational by July 2022.
28 September 2020
Investindustrial and Black Diamond Acquire Hexion PSR
The $425M deal includes $335M in cash. Hexion PSR, a top phenolic resins producer in Europe, operates 11 facilities. The transaction is set to close in Q1 2021.
24 September 2020
Total Corbion PLA to Build First Large-Scale PLA Plant in France
The new PLA plant in Grandpuits, operational by 2024, will produce 100,000 tons annually, reinforcing the company's market leadership and commitment to bioplastics and circular economy solutions.
21 September 2020
Air Liquide Invests €70 Million in Polish Copper Industry
A new Air Separation Unit will supply 1,500 tonnes of oxygen daily to KGHM's Głogów site, enhancing copper production efficiency and reducing emissions. Completion is set for early 2015.
21 September 2020
BASF Invests €16M in Pyrum for Tire Pyrolysis
The investment will expand pyrolysis plant capacity, producing up to 100,000 tons of pyrolysis oil for high-quality recycled plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting circular economy goals.
10 September 2020
Loop and Suez to Build Europe's First Infinite Loop™ Recycling Facility
The facility will use advanced recycling to produce 100% recycled, infinitely recyclable PET plastic, reducing CO2 emissions by 180,000 tons annually and meeting rising demand for sustainable packaging.
26 August 2020
Haldor Topsoe Joins Danish Sustainable Fuel Initiative
Topsoe will provide carbon reduction tech for a Danish project aiming to produce renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel by 2030, with stages starting from 2023 and scaling up to 1.3 GW capacity.
29 July 2020
Prax Group to Acquire Lindsey Oil Refinery from Total
The acquisition includes logistic assets and aims to integrate the refinery into Prax's UK network, supporting local economy and employees. Completion expected by end of 2020.
27 July 2020
Clariant and Eta Bio Sign License Agreement for Cellulosic Ethanol Technology in Bulgaria
Eta Bio will build a plant in Bulgaria to produce cellulosic ethanol from wheat straw using sunliquid® technology, enhancing sustainability and creating new revenue streams in the agricultural sector.
24 July 2020
Iberdrola and Fertiberia to Build Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
The plant in Puertollano will produce green hydrogen from renewable sources, reduce CO2 emissions by 39,000 t/year, create 700 jobs, and support Fertiberia's green ammonia and fertilizer production.
7 July 2020
Air Products, ACWA Power, and NEOM Sign $5 Billion Agreement for Green Hydrogen Facility
The $5 billion facility in NEOM will produce green ammonia for global export, using renewable energy. It aims to supply carbon-free hydrogen and is set to be operational by 2025.
29 June 2020
INEOS to buy BP's aromatics and acetyls business
The $5 billion deal includes 15 sites and 10 joint ventures, enhancing INEOS's assets and team, and expanding its footprint in the polyester and acetyls markets.
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