New Projects and Expansions news (page 29)

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  9 April 2026

  Galp acquires 351 MW Spanish onshore wind portfolio

  17 operational wind assets (avg COD 2009) producing ~750 GWh/yr; equity value ~€320m, expected close 2Q26; raises renewables to 2 GW and wind share to ~25%
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  9 April 2026

  thyssenkrupp Uhde to build low‑emission 324 ktpa PET plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey

  New PET line will use MTR continuous polycondensation to cut fuel+electric CO2 up to 30%, eliminate SSP, lower CAPEX/OPEX, train local staff; commissioning planned for 2028.
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  9 April 2026

  Technip Energies wins Long Son Petrochemicals ethane-conversion contract

  Contract to convert a Vietnamese steam cracker from naphtha to ethane: EPC/EP services, site support and burners using USC and HRS tech to boost selectivity, efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
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  8 April 2026

  Infinium’s Project Atlas Wins SABA Next‑Gen SAF Procurement

  Selected eSAF project will supply SAF certificates via book-and-claim; airline to take delivery and manage logistics. ~100,000 MTPA, ~95% lifecycle CI reduction, RFNBO-compliant; production by 2029
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  8 April 2026

  BASF: 95‑t plate falling‑film evaporator arrives at Ludwigshafen

  Heat pump under construction will use waste heat and renewable electricity to generate ~500,000 t/yr CO₂‑free steam (50 MW), cutting ~100,000 t CO₂/yr for formic acid production; commissioning mid‑2027.
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  8 April 2026

  bp discovers gas offshore Egypt with fast-track potential

  Denise W-1 in Temsah Concession found gas and condensate ~70 km offshore (95 m depth), <10 km from infrastructure; ~90 m gas-bearing sandstone; follows a 20-year concession renewal

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  8 April 2026

  Brenntag signs exclusive global distribution deal with Insempra for Omega-7 biolipid

  Exclusive global launch of CosVivet ActiLipid O7: precision-fermented Omega-7 biolipid for beauty - oil-soluble, hydrates sensitive skin, multifunctional and sustainable. Debuts at in-cosmetics Paris.
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  8 April 2026

  Zhongyuan Oilfield launches China's first high‑sulfur gas CCUS‑EGR pilot

  Team ran 300+ simulations, developed coupled injection models and validated wellbore systems. Two-year trial aims to raise reservoir recovery ~9 pp and expand CO2 storage.
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  8 April 2026

  Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026

  PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
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  7 April 2026

  Southern Energy Renewables, Axens Sign MoU to Advance SAF in Louisiana

  MoU: licensor to supply SAF and CO2-capture tech; project developer to lead site, permitting, feedstock/offtake. Pilot token $SAF to track production data; Louisiana flagship first.
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  7 April 2026

  Fluor selected for FEED on America First Refining’s new Brownsville refinery

  First new U.S. refinery in 50+ years; will process >60M barrels/year of domestic shale crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low-emission tech; contract value booked Q1 2026.
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  7 April 2026

  Technip Energies authorized to advance Commonwealth LNG pre‑FID

  Substantial authorization continues EPC work on a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export project in Louisiana, supporting delivery of six modular SnapLNG trains ahead of final investment decision
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  7 April 2026

  Axens to License Technologies for America First Refinery in Brownsville, TX

  First new US refinery in 50+ years will process over 60 million bbl/yr of domestic shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low‑energy refining technologies
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  7 April 2026

  ASPİLSAN Enerji signs $5.2M LFP cell line deal with Top Material and $600K electrode export pact

  Turnkey installation and tech transfer to build domestic battery cell production; commissioning in 2027. New cells for defense and critical systems, raising localization and exports.
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  7 April 2026

  Nextchem (MAIRE) opens Beijing office to expand sustainable technology presence in China and Asia

  Office signals strategic push into Chinese market, deepening local partnerships, leveraging an established presence since 1994 and focusing on tech innovation for energy and critical raw materials.
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  7 April 2026

  Eni finds 2 Tcf gas and 130 Mbbl condensate offshore Egypt

  Denise W in Temsah Concession: 70 km offshore, 95 m water depth, ~50 m net-pay high-quality sandstone close to infrastructure for fast-track tie‑in; concession renewed; Petrobel operator, bp 50%.
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  6 April 2026

  GS Caltex and Veolia sign MOU to modernise Yeosu Complex utilities

  Partnership will integrate utility operations, deploy AI-driven digitalisation and adopt green technologies under a Triple‑X BX/DAX/GX framework at Yeosu Complex.
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  6 April 2026

  Fluor awarded FEL-2 contract by X‑energy for Seadrift SMR project

  FEL-2 will define and plan four 80 MW SMRs at Seadrift to supply power and steam. DOE-backed; construction permit under NRC review; intended as first industrial advanced reactor in N.A.
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  6 April 2026

  Velocys and Varhad Capital MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass‑to‑SAF

  MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass-to-SAF projects using operational gasification and Fischer–Tropsch tech; hub‑and‑spoke model for distributed, cost‑competitive, low‑carbon SAF
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  6 April 2026

  Mesabi Metallics raises $150M from Macquarie

  World-scale DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, MN, set for Q3 2026 start; $2.5B project on 16,000+ acres, EXIM support, $2B+ equity invested and 800 workers onsite.
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  6 April 2026

  James Robinson Speciality Ingredients and Mitsui Fine Chemicals partner to distribute Jarocol® hair dyes in Japan

  Exclusive distribution of a hair-dye range; offers formulators colours from grey coverage to vibrant fashion shades, with technical support and local market expertise.
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  3 April 2026

  Borealis Kallo PDH2 2025 update

  Project surpassed 97% construction and precommissioning in 2025; remaining insulation and commissioning work. Start-up planned for H2 2026.
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  2 April 2026

  Bilfinger completes acquisition of Teknokon businesses in Türkiye

  Deal closed April 1, 2026: adds ~1,000 specialists, upper double‑digit million‑€ revenue; positions as regional hub linking Eastern Europe and Middle East; full integration within a year.
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  2 April 2026

  TotalEnergies and Masdar form $2.2bn JV for onshore renewables in Asia

  Merger of onshore solar, wind and storage in nine Asian countries, combining 3 GW operational and 6 GW advanced-development (to 2030). HQ in ADGM; ~200 staff; closing subject to approvals.
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  2 April 2026

  Indaver and EcoWerf shift PMD transport to waterways

  PMD collection now shipped by inland vessel: 10,000 t/year (replacing ~2,320 road trips), press reduces volume by two-thirds, cuts CO2 by ~127 t/yr; plan to move half waste to waterways.
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  2 April 2026

  Perpetual Next selects Bilfinger for Methanol Moerdijk permitting

  Covers EIA, environmental and nature permitting, stakeholder coordination and QA in sprint-based delivery for a large biomethanol plant - ~216,000 t/yr output.
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  2 April 2026

  Coolbrook partners with Doncasters to manufacture RDH aerofoil castings

  Supports first commercial heater demo at Adani Cement (India), advancing electrified high-temp process heating to cut heavy-industry CO2 by up to 30%; UK casting output to scale.
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  2 April 2026

  RWE expands ASML renewable PPA to 130 MW, extended to 2038

  Power from Northwester 2 and Dutch on-/offshore wind, incl. 795 MW OranjeWind (2026–2028), with electrolysis, storage and smart charging to stabilise the grid
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  2 April 2026

  ABO Energy Advances International Projects

  Sold rights to 63 MW wind project in New Brunswick (with PPA); signed Owner’s Engineering for 64.86 MWp Belorado I solar in Spain; received final payment for sold 200 MW Colombian solar project.
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  2 April 2026

  thyssenkrupp Uhde wins contract for low‑emission coke oven battery at POSCO Pohang

  Pad‑up replaces 1980s Battery #3A with EnviBAT pressure‑control coke oven, adds MonoClaus and emission‑free tar separation; includes engineering, equipment, site supervision and commissioning