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19 June 2024
Generalitat Valenciana and IGNIS Sign MOU for Castellón Green Ammonia and Hydrogen Project
The project aims to produce 800,000 tonnes/year of green ammonia, create 1,300 jobs, and cut 2 million tonnes of CO2 by 2031, enhancing Castellón's role in renewable energy and decarbonization.
19 June 2024
WACKER and CordenPharma Achieve Pandemic Readiness in June 2024
The consortium will produce 80 million mRNA vaccine doses annually if needed, following a successful expansion and qualification phase, ensuring pandemic readiness for at least five years.
18 June 2024
Holborn awards KT $400M EPC contract for HVO complex in Germany
The project will produce 220,000 tonnes of green diesel and SAF annually, using waste and low-carbon hydrogen. Operations start in early 2027, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
17 June 2024
Södra to Produce Bark-Based Tanning Agent in Värö
The new plant will produce eco-friendly tannins for leather processing by 2026, enhancing resource use and profitability. The patented process utilizes previously unused bark efficiently.
17 June 2024
Heinlein Plastik-Technik Joins ALPLA Group
The acquisition expands ALPLApharma's capabilities in closure systems and injection molding, enhancing product offerings and creating a technology center in Ansbach.
17 June 2024
Vattenfall and BASF Contract Vestas for 15 MW Offshore Wind Turbines
112 V236-15.0 MW turbines will power 1.6M homes from 2028. Low-emission steel reduces CO2 footprint. Nordlicht 1 and 2 to produce 6 TWh/year, fully operational by 2028.
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14 June 2024
Uniper Transforms Wilhelmshaven into Green Energy Hub
Wilhelmshaven will host an ammonia import terminal and 1 GW electrolysis plant, supplying 10-20% of Germany's hydrogen demand by 2030, supporting EU climate goals and creating local jobs.
13 June 2024
Orion S.A. Adds Tire Pyrolysis Oil Tanks in Poland
The new tanks will store TPO for conversion into circular carbon black, aiding tire recycling and environmental efforts through partnerships focused on sustainability and innovation.
13 June 2024
Approval Granted for Hydrogen Facility in Hull
The £250M, 100MW facility will meet 30% of Saltend Chemicals Park's hydrogen demand, cutting CO2 emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually, aiding the UK's decarbonisation and economic growth.
12 June 2024
Danone, Michelin, DMC, and Crédit Agricole Launch Biotech Platform in Clermont-Ferrand
The Biotech Open Platform will develop precision fermentation for bio-based materials, with a €16M investment. Located in Clermont-Ferrand, it aims to scale up lab-tested innovations by 2025.
11 June 2024
Merck Invests €62M in New Quality Control Facility
The new 10,000 sqm facility in Darmstadt will house 135 employees, meet sustainability standards, and enhance quality control for life science products, supporting Merck's €1.5B investment program.
11 June 2024
OMV Petrom Invests EUR 750 Million to Produce Sustainable Fuels in Southeast Europe
Investing EUR 750 million, a new plant will produce 250 kt/year of sustainable fuels by 2028, including SAF, HVO, and green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by at least 70%.
10 June 2024
OMV Launches Co-Processing Plant at Schwechat Refinery
The new plant converts 160,000 tons of liquid biomass into renewable diesel components, reducing CO2 by 360,000 tons annually. The fuel will be available at 550 stations in Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
10 June 2024
Yara Opens Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Norway
The new plant produces renewable hydrogen and ammonia, reducing CO2 emissions by 41,000 tonnes annually. It supports decarbonization in food, shipping, and energy sectors with low-carbon fertilizers.
10 June 2024
Inauguration of Tritium Removal Facility at Cernavoda Nuclear Plant
The new facility will enhance environmental protection and energy security, using advanced Romanian technology. It marks a significant step in nuclear tech and EU sustainability goals.
7 June 2024
EvodiaBio secures €7M for sustainable aroma technology
The investment will fund commercialization and expansion of a sustainable aroma technology for improving non-alcoholic beer taste, reducing resource use, and lowering CO2 emissions.
6 June 2024
Haffner Energy Partners with LanzaJet for Paris-Vatry SAF Project
The Paris-Vatry SAF project will produce 30,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel annually, using advanced ATJ technology and local biomass, with potential to triple output.
5 June 2024
Borealis to Install Recyclate-Based Polyolefins Line in Belgium
The new line will use Borcycle™ M technology to convert recycled waste into high-quality polypropylene and polyethylene, enhancing recycling capacity and supporting a circular economy for plastics.
5 June 2024
Attero and SABIC Partner to Supply Recycled Feedstock for Plastics Circularity
They will develop advanced recycling solutions to convert post-consumer plastic waste into feedstock, supporting EU recycling goals and reducing carbon emissions.
4 June 2024
Trillium and INEOS Launch First Plant-Based Acrylonitrile Demo Plant
The plant will convert glycerol to acrylonitrile, reducing greenhouse gases. Operations start in 2025 at INEOS Green Lake, Texas, validating commercial-scale economics and carbon footprint.
4 June 2024
Green Lithium and EDF Partner for Low-Carbon Lithium Production in Teesside
The Teesside refinery will use green hydrogen to cut emissions by 75%, producing 50,000 tonnes of low-carbon lithium annually, aiding Europe's EV market and local decarbonization efforts.
3 June 2024
BioBTX secures €80M for renewable aromatics plant in The Netherlands
The new plant will convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics, reducing carbon emissions. The €80M funding includes equity, debt financing, and grants, highlighting confidence in the innovative approach.
3 June 2024
WACKER Launches mRNA Center in Halle, Germany
The new facility in Halle enables large-scale mRNA production, creating over 100 jobs and supporting Germany's pandemic preparedness with a capacity for 200 million vaccine doses annually.
3 June 2024
Covestro Invests in BioBTX for Innovative Recycling Technology
Covestro's investment supports a demonstration plant in the Netherlands to produce chemicals from plastic waste, advancing circular economy goals and enhancing chemical recycling technology.
1 June 2024
Hydrogen Hub at Lingen
Lingen is now a key site for hydrogen production and application, leveraging its energy infrastructure and resources to support the green hydrogen economy and climate targets.
31 May 2024
RCS Expands with New Recycling Plant in Nordkirchen
A new plant in Nordkirchen will recycle disposable bottles into rPET, reducing primary raw material use and CO2 emissions. The facility will include halls, silos, offices, and parking spaces.
30 May 2024
Freepoint Eco-Systems and North Sea Port to Develop Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility in Belgium
The facility will recycle 80,000 metric tons of plastic annually, with future expansion to 160,000 tons. Construction starts post-permitting in 2025, supporting circular economy and low-carbon goals.
30 May 2024
L’OCCITANE and CARBIOS Unveil 100% Enzymatically Recycled PET Bottle
A new PET bottle made from enzymatic recycling showcases a European circular economy, reducing CO2 emissions by 57% and aiming for 100% recycled PET in retail bottles by 2027.
29 May 2024
Evonik Opens Sustainable Biosurfactant Plant in Slovakia
The new facility produces industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactants from renewable corn feedstocks, offering sustainable alternatives for various industries and reinforcing Evonik's biotechnology capabilities.
29 May 2024
Asahi Kasei to Acquire Calliditas for SEK 11.8 Billion
The acquisition will be executed through a voluntary tender offer, with major shareholders committed. It aligns with Asahi Kasei’s strategy to expand in healthcare, focusing on R&D and unmet medical needs.
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