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18 June 2025
QatarEnergy wins Ahara onshore exploration license in Algeria
First entry into Algeria’s upstream via the Algeria Bid Round 2024; Ahara Block spans ~14,900 km² and was awarded to a consortium including Algeria’s state oil company.
18 June 2025
Heidelberg Materials Launches First Industrial-Scale CCS Facility in Cement Industry
Brevik CCS in Norway captures 400,000 tonnes CO₂ annually, enabling net-zero concrete. Part of Norway's Longship project, it sets a blueprint for future CCS initiatives.
17 June 2025
TCO Explores Localization in Shymkent for Oil and Gas Projects
TCO and IMBC visited Shymkent to assess local production capabilities, promote cooperation, and signed a Memorandum to boost machinery building for the oil and gas industry.
17 June 2025
Greenergy Acquires French Fuel Distributor Armorine
The acquisition marks entry into the French market, enhancing growth with traditional and renewable fuels, leveraging logistics and biofuel expertise. Regulatory approval pending.
17 June 2025
WACKER Unveils Silicone Elastomers for Diverse Applications
At K 2025, new silicone products for grid expansion, e-mobility, and sustainability are showcased, highlighting innovations in insulators, busbars, and eco-friendly materials.
17 June 2025
TotalEnergies Secures North Sea Offshore Wind Concession
The N-9.4 concession enables 1GW wind capacity, with €18M paid for marine conservation and €8.1M annually for grid connection. Strategic review launched due to TSO delays.
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17 June 2025
UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
16 June 2025
MAIRE Partners with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on Energy Transition
MAIRE collaborates with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on renewable energy, low-carbon tech, and SAF, supporting decarbonization and infrastructure upgrades in Central Asia.
16 June 2025
Krah Pipes OÜ Utilizes BorSafe™ for Advanced Pipe Solutions
Aging water tanks in Aarhus are replaced with durable, sustainable PE pipes, enhancing efficiency, reducing maintenance, and supporting long-term infrastructure reliability.
14 June 2025
RIFT and Kingspan Unidek Sign First Commercial Iron Fuel Contract
Iron Fuel Technology debuts commercially with a boiler installation in the Netherlands, supporting sustainability goals and showcasing scalable industrial decarbonization.
12 June 2025
Origin by Ocean and CABB Group to Build Algae Biorefinery in Finland
The biorefinery will process invasive brown algae into sustainable ingredients, addressing environmental issues and offering alternatives to fossil-based chemicals.
12 June 2025
Sumitomo and Skovgaard Form Biogas Joint Venture
The joint venture will produce biogas and e-SAF, aiming for 40 million Nm³ of biogas annually, supporting Denmark's carbon neutrality goals and expanding bioenergy solutions.
12 June 2025
BASF Launches New Hexamethylenediamine Plant in France
The plant boosts annual HMD capacity to 260,000 tons, supporting PA 6.6 production and regional growth, with integration into local raw material supply.
11 June 2025
INEOS Launches Advanced Recycled Plastic Production in France
Lavera site uses pyrolysis oil from recycled waste to produce virgin-quality polymers, aiding EU regulatory compliance and enhancing circular economy efforts.
11 June 2025
Uniper to Build Wind Farm in Scotland
The wind farm will power 66,000 homes, start construction in 2027, and aligns with decarbonization goals. It will have 7 turbines, 46.2 MW capacity, and support net zero targets.
9 June 2025
Moeve and REVEL Collaborate to Enhance Leasing Services
Leasing customers gain access to refueling, car washing, and ultra-fast charging services via a mobile app, enhancing convenience and digital integration.
5 June 2025
Perpetual Next Secures Land for Biomethanol Plant in Moerdijk
Perpetual Next plans a biomethanol plant in Moerdijk, aiming for 660,000 tons annual EU capacity. The maritime sector's demand is rising, needing 50-60 global sites by 2030.
3 June 2025
INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
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.
3 June 2025
BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany
The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
2 June 2025
SONATRACH inspects Arzew — MTBE at 67% and LNG upgrades progressing
MTBE complex 67% complete with year‑end commissioning target and 200,000 tpa; LNG heat‑exchanger replacements, seawater pump rehab, LDAR methane detection and LPG loading arm upgrades.
30 May 2025
Kao wins GSC Incentive Award for industrial fermentative gallic acid production
Fermentative gallic acid from glucose gives doubled yield and higher purity; already used in its products and by domestic makers for boiler corrosion inhibitors; expansion to Asia and Europe planned.
30 May 2025
Holcim Launches Near-Zero Cement Project in Greece
The OLYMPUS project aims to produce 2 million tons of near-zero cement annually by 2029, creating over 1,000 jobs and receiving EU funding for carbon capture technology.
29 May 2025
Celtic Renewables: Advancing Low-Carbon Jobs in Grangemouth
Celtic Renewables converts waste to green chemicals, creating jobs and training in Grangemouth, with plans to expand biorefineries and workforce across the UK and Ireland.
28 May 2025
OMV Unveils New Technologies and Invests in 140 MW Green Hydrogen Plant
The Schwechat refinery now hosts a ReOil plant and Austria's largest electrolyzer. A new 140 MW green hydrogen plant is planned, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions by 150,000 tons annually.
27 May 2025
Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde Partner on Hydrogen Technology
A demonstration plant for ammonia cracking will be built in Germany to convert ammonia into hydrogen, aiding energy security and supporting the hydrogen economy's growth.
27 May 2025
CARBIOS Secures Biorecycled PET Contracts with L'ORÉAL and L'Occitane
CARBIOS signs multi-year contracts for biorecycled PET, confirming market demand for high-quality, recycled materials to meet circularity and quality goals.
26 May 2025
Borealis Invests EUR 100M in New HMS PP Line in Germany
The new line will triple HMS PP capacity, supporting recyclable solutions in consumer, automotive, and construction sectors, enhancing sustainability and performance.
25 May 2025
EBRD Backs Evertis' Sustainable Plastic Expansion in Lithuania
EBRD lends €25M for a PET film facility in Lithuania, boosting recycled content, reducing waste and emissions, and creating jobs, aligning with EU Green Deal goals.
22 May 2025
Essar Energy Transition Completes US$130mn Turnaround, Plans US$350mn Annual Improvements at Stanlow Refinery
Turnaround boosts throughput by 8%. New hydrogen-ready furnace installed. Business plan targets US$350mn in improvements. Debt reduction of US$600mn planned for decarbonisation investments.
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