New Projects and Expansions news (page 28)

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  22 May 2025

  Aramco Launches First Renewable Energy Storage for Gas Operations

  A new Iron-Vanadium flow battery supports gas operations, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions, with a 25-year lifespan and adaptability to extreme climates.
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  22 May 2025

  AkzoNobel to Close Sites in Netherlands and Belgium

  The closures are part of a strategy to streamline operations, focus on larger sites, reduce costs, and boost growth. Employee consultations are ongoing.
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  19 May 2025

  Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner for CO₂ Capture and Waste Heat Utilization

  Agreements signed to use flue gases for e-methane and waste heat for district heating, supporting carbon neutrality and sustainable energy in Kerava. Facility construction starts 2026.
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  16 May 2025

  ARLANXEO and TSRC Open New NBR Plant in Nantong

  The new plant boosts NBR production to 40,000 tons annually, enhancing supply chain and meeting China's market demand with improved environmental standards.
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  14 May 2025

  WuXi Biologics Sells Leverkusen Plant to Terumo

  The Leverkusen plant sale aligns with WuXi's strategy to focus on large-scale DP manufacturing in Singapore, enhancing global client solutions and optimizing asset returns. Completion expected in 2025.
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  14 May 2025

  INEOS and Royal Wagenborg Unveil First European Offshore CO2 Carrier

  Carbon Destroyer 1, part of Project Greensand, is Europe's first offshore CO2 carrier, linking emitters to storage in the North Sea, operational by 2025-2026.