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15 February 2022
HyDeal España: Largest Renewable Hydrogen Hub in Asturias
HyDeal España will produce and deliver renewable hydrogen, aiming for 9.5 GW solar and 7.4 GW electrolysers by 2030. It targets 6.6 million tons of hydrogen over 20 years, reducing Spain's CO2 emissions.
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.
14 February 2022
BASF Opens New 2-Mercaptoethanol Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant, operational since Q4 2021, replaces the 40-year-old facility, maintaining a 10,000 metric ton capacity. It enhances supply reliability for plastics, crop protection, oilfield chemicals, and coatings.
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.
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3 February 2022
Eastman Boosts Tertiary Amines Capacity in Ghent
The expansion increases capacity in Ghent and improves production flow in Pace, driven by rising demand. Tertiary amines are vital for surfactants in home care and industrial applications.
2 February 2022
ESE and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner on €100M Hydrogen Project in Mikkeli
The project will assess a Power-to-Gas facility's feasibility, aiming to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, enhancing carbon neutrality and district heating in Mikkeli.
1 February 2022
Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory
The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.
1 February 2022
BASF Expands Polyamide Portfolio in Europe with Solvay Acquisition
BASF will market new polyamide and polyphthalamide grades in Europe, enhancing its plastics portfolio for various industries, including E&E and automotive, following the acquisition of Solvay’s PA66 business.
31 January 2022
BASF Upgrades Chloroformates and Acid Chlorides Production in Ludwigshafen
The modernization will boost production capacity by 30% by 2025, supporting customer growth in pharmaceuticals, crop protection, and plastics with a €100M+ investment.
31 January 2022
INEOS Styrolution Begins ABS Production in France
The new ABS plant in Wingles, France, adds 50,000 tonnes/year capacity, meeting demand in Construction, Compounding, Household, and Automotive sectors. It complements existing sites in Antwerp and Cologne.
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.
26 January 2022
LANXESS boosts Preventol CMK production by 50% in Germany
The expansion addresses rising demand for disinfectants and industrial preservation, driven by increased hygiene awareness and biosecurity needs in agriculture, human health, and industrial applications.
21 January 2022
Government Supports Britishvolt's Gigafactory for EV Batteries in Blyth, UK
The UK government offers funding for a gigafactory in Blyth, creating 3,000 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs, boosting EV production, and attracting private investment for a greener future.
20 January 2022
Clariant's Podari Plant Ready for Start-Up
The biofuel plant in Romania, built with Bilfinger Tebodin's support, is mechanically complete. The facility will process 250,000 tons of straw annually, producing 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol.
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.
13 January 2022
Maire Tecnimont Secures €250M EPC Contract for Covestro Aniline Plant in Antwerp
The project will expand aniline production in Antwerp, with completion expected by 2024. It will use advanced technologies for safety and efficiency, enhancing the site's infrastructure and logistics.
12 January 2022
Aramco Invests in PKN Orlen's Gdansk Refinery
Aramco acquires stakes in a Gdansk refinery, wholesale business, and jet fuel venture. Also signs MoUs to explore opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, including R&D.
12 January 2022
PKN ORLEN and LOTOS Group Merger Nears Completion
Four partners selected to meet EU conditions, ensuring energy security, diversification, and expansion into new markets. No collective redundancies planned; focus on strategic growth and R&D.
12 January 2022
SABIC, Saudi Aramco, and PKN Orlen Sign MOU for Growth in Poland and CEE
The MOU explores potential petrochemical projects, including a new facility in Poland, asset expansions, and a new cracker. A joint development agreement may follow the exploration phase.
11 January 2022
Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies Partner on Advanced Recycling Plant in Spain
A new plant in Sevilla will recycle 33,000 tons of plastic waste annually into food-grade polymers by 2025, enhancing circular economy efforts in Europe.
1 January 2022
Kao Chemicals GmbH expands Emmerich site with €30m investment
€30 million, two-phase expansion at Emmerich (2020–2022) to add production for cosmetic and cleaning-product precursors, create 10 jobs and increase trainee intake.
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.
23 December 2021
Quantafuel Begins Production at Skive Plant
The Skive plant is now in production, targeting Proof-of-Concept by year-end. New equipment performs well, with minor adjustments. The 2022 goal is processing 12,000 tonnes of plastics.
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.
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