New Projects and Expansions news (page 29)

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  23 February 2026

  Essar Energy Transition Partners on CO2 Infrastructure Project

  The collaboration explores a CO2 capture, storage, and shipping facility at Stanlow, aiming to decarbonize industry and support sustainable jobs in the region.
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  23 February 2026

  Solvay Reduces Torrelavega Soda Ash Capacity for Competitiveness

  Capacity at Torrelavega cut to 420 kt by 2026 due to oversupply and high costs. Sodium bicarbonate unaffected. Focus on regional customers and sustainability. 77 positions reduced.
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  23 February 2026

  Merck Restructures Human Health Division for Enhanced Portfolio Execution

  Merck forms Oncology and Specialty units, appoints new leaders, and aims to boost commercial success and pipeline execution.
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  23 February 2026

  AMAG Secures €75M EIB Loan for R&D Innovation

  EIB's first TechEU loan in Austria supports digital and green advancements, boosting Europe's industrial base and securing critical raw materials.
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  21 February 2026

  Geography Over Technology: Equinor’s H2M Eemshaven Hydrogen Project Collapsed

  H2M Eemshaven was canceled because its location lacked pipeline links and local industrial demand. Underscores need for co-located infrastructure, policy support, and cluster sites.
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  20 February 2026

  Eni Launches Ndungu Full-Field Offshore Angola

  Ndungu full-field starts production offshore Angola, boosting output to 60,000 barrels/day. Part of Agogo IWH, it enhances Angola's oil capacity and aligns with low-carbon goals.

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  20 February 2026

  RWE and Vestas Sign Turbine Deal for Vanguard West Offshore Wind Farm

  92 turbines to power Vanguard West, with commissioning in 2029. Final investment decision expected in summer 2026. Project to power 1.5 million UK homes.
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  20 February 2026

  EU Allocates €225M for Advanced Flu Vaccine Development

  The EU funds next-gen flu vaccines to enhance protection, speed up development, and improve pandemic readiness through pre-commercial procurement.
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  20 February 2026

  MGC Halts Construction at Dutch Facility

  Construction of the MXDA facility in the Netherlands is discontinued due to cost, delays, and market conditions. Equipment removal is planned by 2029. Financial impacts are under review.
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  20 February 2026

  Deutsche Infineum Develops Major Urban PV System in Germany

  An 18MW PV system in Cologne will produce 18M kWh annually, aiding decarbonization and supporting local climate goals by 2027.
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  20 February 2026

  MOL Group Q4 2025 Results: Strong Downstream and Consumer Services Boost Performance

  Upstream struggles amid tough conditions, while Downstream and Consumer Services thrive. Profit before tax drops 11% to USD 1.3B. 2026 guidance set at USD 1.5B.
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  19 February 2026

  Altris awarded EIC funding to industrialize sodium‑ion batteries

  Secures €2.5M grant plus up to €10M equity to scale Prussian‑White sodium‑ion cathode production, expand European manufacturing, validate with industrial partners and accelerate commercial rollout.
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  19 February 2026

  LanzaJet Secures $47M in New Funding, Valued at $650M

  Existing investors boost LanzaJet's ATJ technology growth, supporting commercial deployment and securing feedstock supply through a multi-year tolling structure.
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  19 February 2026

  Infineum and RheinEnergie to Build Major Inner-City Solar Project in Cologne

  An 18-megawatt solar installation in Cologne will generate 18 million kWh annually, aiding decarbonization and supporting local climate goals. Completion is set for 2027.
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  19 February 2026

  Velocys Achieves 30% Cost Reduction in microFTL™ Technology Deployment

  Standardisation and delivery efficiencies enhance capital efficiency for Altalto and NovaSAF 1 projects, advancing them toward final engineering and investment decisions.
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  19 February 2026

  Carbon Neutral Fuels Chooses Johnson Matthey, Honeywell for UK E-Fuels Project

  Project Starling will convert CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel, aiming for 25,000 tons annually by 2031, using advanced technologies for significant emissions savings.
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  19 February 2026

  Toray's Ultrasuede™ Chosen by Case Furniture

  Ultrasuede™ is used in Case's Ella Lounge and 675 Chair, enhancing sustainability and design. Toray expands its European presence with a new showroom in Portugal.
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  19 February 2026

  BASF Launches AdBlue GE Using 100% Green Electricity

  AdBlue GE is made with renewable electricity, reducing CO2 emissions. It matches conventional AdBlue in quality and performance. Initial launch in Switzerland, with plans for wider European rollout.
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  19 February 2026

  INEOS Secures €300M French Grant to Decarbonise Lavera Site

  The investment cuts CO2 by 331,000 tonnes annually, secures jobs, boosts competitiveness, and supports France's industrial and climate goals through electrification and carbon capture.
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  19 February 2026

  ORLEN Group Reports Strong 2025 with Record Investments

  In Q4 2025, LIFO-based EBITDA hit PLN 12.2B. Annual EBITDA reached PLN 41.9B, net profit PLN 11.2B. Investments of PLN 32.6B focused on energy security and low-carbon sources.
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  19 February 2026

  Asahi Kasei Pharma Partners with MAIA for U.S. Teribone™ Development

  MAIA will develop and commercialize Teribone™ in the U.S. to address the growing osteoporosis patient population, expanding access to proven bone-forming therapy.
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  18 February 2026

  AFC Energy permitted to export and sell low‑carbon hydrogen from Dunsfold pilot plant

  Environment Agency approved export/sale of low‑carbon ISO 14687 D hydrogen from Dunsfold pilot (up to 300kg/day); JV with ICL advancing Hy‑5 rollout and permitting for larger sites.
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  18 February 2026

  AFC Energy Gains Approval to Export and Sell Low Carbon Hydrogen from Ammonia Cracking Plant

  The UK Environment Agency's permit revision allows hydrogen production training at Dunsfold and supports future deployments with Industrial Chemicals Group Ltd.
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  18 February 2026

  Johnson & Johnson Invests $1 Billion in Pennsylvania Cell Therapy Facility

  The new facility in Montgomery County will boost U.S. manufacturing capacity for cancer, immune-mediated, and neurological disease treatments.
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  18 February 2026

  Baltic Power Completes Foundation Installation for Offshore Wind Farm

  All 78 monopile foundations are installed at Poland's first offshore wind farm, with electricity set to be supplied by year-end. Construction completion is expected in late 2026.
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  18 February 2026

  NEXTCHEM Secures Licensing Deal in China for NX CONSER™ Technologies

  The technologies will enable efficient co-production of BDO and DMS, supporting biopolymer production with improved cost, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
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  17 February 2026

  Perstorp Expands Liquid Cooling Solutions for Data Centers

  Perstorp introduces Synplate™ and expands Synmerse™ for efficient, safe liquid cooling in data centers, enhancing performance and sustainability.
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  17 February 2026

  ElevenEs Secures Series B Funding with Caterpillar Venture Capital

  ElevenEs to start building a 1GWh LFP battery factory in Serbia, aiming for 2027 deliveries, creating 350 jobs, and advancing European battery tech.
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  17 February 2026

  Kemira to Build Activated Carbon Reactivation Plant in Spain

  Kemira plans a EUR 20M plant in Tarragona to boost activated carbon reactivation for water treatment, aiming to meet rising demand and support regulatory compliance by 2029.
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  17 February 2026

  ORLEN's Largest Investment Program

  PLN 380 billion will modernize Poland's energy system, focusing on gas security, renewables, and grid expansion, ensuring secure, affordable energy.