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22 April 2024
Holcim and thyssenkrupp Begin Construction on Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant in Germany
Construction starts on a carbon-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf, using "pure oxyfuel" tech to capture CO2. The plant aims to cut emissions by 1.2 million tons annually, operational by 2028.
16 April 2024
Provaris and Norwegian Hydrogen Partner to Boost EU Hydrogen Supply
The MOU aims to develop green hydrogen projects in the Nordics, focusing on production, export, and infrastructure, with a Design Concept Study to be completed by 1H2023.
16 April 2024
BIOGEST and INA Group Partner on Biomethane Plant in Croatia
A biomethane plant in Sisak will use BIOGEST's PowerRing technology to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, aiding Croatia's green energy transition.
16 April 2024
Topsoe to Provide Technology for Cepsa's 2G Biofuels Plant in Spain
The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually using HydroFlex™ technology, doubling renewable fuel capacity and supporting decarbonization in hard-to-electrify sectors.
15 April 2024
INA Invests €98M in Croatia's Green Energy: Biomethane and Hydrogen Plants
Two new plants in Croatia will produce green hydrogen and biomethane by 2026, aiding the green transition. Projects include solar power integration and potential geothermal energy exploration.
11 April 2024
MOL Opens Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Central and Eastern Europe
The €22M plant will cut the Danube Refinery's CO2 emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually, producing 1,600 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, aligning with the SHAPE TOMORROW strategy for sustainability.
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10 April 2024
SCA and St1 Launch Biorefinery for 200,000 Tons of Renewable Fuel in Gothenburg
The new biorefinery will produce sustainable fuels from tall oil, enhancing resource efficiency and climate benefits. It supports Sweden's and the EU's climate goals by boosting domestic biofuel production.
10 April 2024
MadoquaPower2X Expands Land for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Portugal
The project secures 60 hectares in Sines, aims to create 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs by 2025, and will produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia, supporting EU decarbonization goals.
9 April 2024
Hydrogen Import Facility at Rotterdam Port
A new facility at Rotterdam will import and distribute green hydrogen, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals through efficient supply chain solutions.
9 April 2024
Borealis Invests EUR 4.5 Million to Boost Circular Raw Materials at Porvoo Site
The investment will modify three cracker furnaces to increase production of renewable and recycled base chemicals, supporting a circular economy and achieving ISCC PLUS certification by 2025.
5 April 2024
Pantherna and WACKER Expand mRNA Biopharmaceutical Collaboration
WACKER's Halle site will produce mRNA-based ARDS treatment using a scalable process. The facility, operational by mid-2024, marks a milestone in their collaboration with Pantherna.
3 April 2024
TotalEnergies Announces New Battery Storage Project in Belgium
A new 25 MW, 75 MWh battery storage project in Feluy will boost Belgium's storage capacity to 50 MW, 150 MWh, aiding grid resilience and renewable energy growth. Completion expected by end of 2025.
2 April 2024
Helen to Build Helsinki's First 3MW Green Hydrogen Plant
The plant will supply hydrogen for heavy transport, use waste heat for district heating, and aims to cut CO2 emissions by 3,700 tonnes annually, launching in 2026 with aid from the Finnish government.
28 March 2024
SASA Boosts Polyester Output with New PTA Plant
The new PTA plant in Adana aims for 1.75 million tons annually, reducing import reliance, cutting costs, boosting production, creating jobs, and lowering emissions with Invista technology. Completion by Q4 2024.
27 March 2024
Power2X Plans Green Methanol Project in Estonia
The project in Pärnu aims to produce 500,000 tons of green methanol annually, creating 2,000 construction jobs and 200 long-term jobs, supporting Estonia's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
26 March 2024
MOL Petrochemicals opens Eastern Hungary's largest 40 MWh battery storage
HUF 6.6bn battery storage stores solar power for use-on-demand, cuts energy costs and emissions, aids grid stability per MAVIR, and can cover about one-eighth of the MPK site’s demand for two hours.
22 March 2024
Aker Carbon Capture to Study CO2 Reduction for Wacker
Aker Carbon Capture will conduct a feasibility study and an eight-month test to explore CO2 capture from silicon production at Wacker's Holla plant, aiding their goal of net zero by 2045.
20 March 2024
BASF Opens New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Ludwigshafen
The plant, operational by late 2025, will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. Employing 30, it uses fermentation to convert renewable materials.
18 March 2024
Lhyfe secures €149m French government grant for green hydrogen plant near Le Havre
The project, part of the IPCEI hydrogen program, aims to produce 34 tonnes of green hydrogen daily by 2028. Located near Yara's plant, it supports Le Havre's decarbonization efforts.
15 March 2024
ECLUSE Tunnel Construction Begins for Evonik
The ECLUSE tunnel will transport steam across the Scheldt, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by connecting waste-to-energy facilities with industrial users.
7 March 2024
Traceless Announces Hamburg Production Plant Location
The new plant in Hamburg-Harburg will produce bio-based, compostable plastic substitutes, creating 40 jobs. Initial purchase agreements and a €36.6M financing round support the project.
7 March 2024
Mura Technology and Neste Sign Offtake Agreement for Teesside Recycling Site
Neste will convert products from Mura's Teesside site into new plastic feedstock. The HydroPRS™ process enables efficient recycling of mixed plastics, reducing fossil resource use and carbon footprint.
6 March 2024
bp to transform Gelsenkirchen refinery for lower-emission fuel production
The Gelsenkirchen refinery will reduce complexity, shut down parts, and convert plants to process biogenic materials, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by up to 500,000 tonnes annually from 2026.
5 March 2024
Willis Sustainable Fuels Approved for SAF Refinery at Teesworks, UK
The Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council approved plans for a SAF refinery at Teesworks, with an annual capacity of 14 kilotons. The project received a £4.721M grant from the UK Department for Transport.
28 February 2024
Green Methanol Production Demonstrated in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
A research project in Bitterfeld-Wolfen tests two processes for producing green methanol, aiming to reduce production costs and improve efficiency using renewable sources for green hydrogen.
23 February 2024
Cepsa and Bio-Oils Start Construction on Southern Europe's Largest 2G Biofuels Plant
The new plant in Huelva will double 2G biofuels capacity to 1 million tons by 2026, creating 2,000 jobs. It will produce SAF and renewable diesel, cutting CO2 emissions by 75% compared to traditional plants.
22 February 2024
Michelin, Antin, and Enviro to Build Tire Recycling Plant in Sweden
The plant in Uddevalla will use Enviro’s pyrolysis tech to recycle 35,000 tons of tires annually, creating 40 jobs. Multi-year contracts secured for tire supply and material upcycling. Operational by 2025.
22 February 2024
bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project
The Teesside project aims for 1.2GW blue hydrogen by 2030, capturing up to 99.99% CO2 with OASE® technology. It targets decarbonizing industry and heavy transport, with operations planned for 2028.
21 February 2024
KT (MAIRE) secures €123M contract from Eni for hydrogen unit at Livorno biorefinery
The €123M project, set for completion in 2026, will produce hydrogen from natural gas and biogenic feedstocks, aiding biofuel production and future CO2 capture at Eni's Livorno biorefinery.
20 February 2024
Itero secures €5m from EU for Brightlands Chemelot demonstration plant
The plant will process 27kt of waste plastics annually, offsetting 20kt of fossil resources and creating 40 jobs, supporting the transition to a circular plastics hub in Limburg.
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