New Projects and Expansions news (page 29)

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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.
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  14 May 2025

  Aramco Signs 34 MoUs with US Firms

  Aramco's $90B MoUs target LNG, chemicals, AI, and more, enhancing shareholder value and fostering innovation with US partners.
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  13 May 2025

  Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024

  Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.
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  13 May 2025

  Lignin Industries Secures €3.9mn for Commercial Expansion

  The funding supports scaling of Renol®, a bio-based thermoplastic, with partnerships in electronics, home goods, and construction, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics.
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  12 May 2025

  Univation Technologies Unveils 800,000 Tonne/Year UNIPOL™ PE Process Capacity

  The new design boosts production capacity, offers product flexibility, and enhances cost efficiency for polyethylene producers.
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  12 May 2025

  Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies

  Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.

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  9 May 2025

  BASF Launches Renewable Ammonia Production in Central Europe

  Two new renewable ammonia grades reduce natural gas use, cut carbon footprint, and meet rising demand for low-carbon products, supporting climate neutrality goals.
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  8 May 2025

  DOMO Chemicals Boosts Mumbai Compounding Capacity

  Expanding in India, DOMO enhances R&D and supply chain for faster delivery and innovation, focusing on sustainable, high-performance materials for e-mobility and electronics.
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  7 May 2025

  Ørsted Halts Current Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Project

  Rising costs and risks lead to project halt; future options under review. Expected financial impact: DKK 3.5-4.5 billion in 2025. EBITDA guidance remains unchanged.
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  7 May 2025

  Marubeni and ExxonMobil Sign Low-Carbon Ammonia Agreement

  The deal secures 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually for Japan, supporting decarbonization goals and aiming to establish a global low-carbon ammonia market by 2030.
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  5 May 2025

  Greensand and INEOS Begin CO₂ Terminal Construction at Port Esbjerg

  Construction starts on Denmark's first CO₂ storage terminal, aiming to establish a CCS hub in the EU, with completion expected by autumn.
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  5 May 2025

  MSSA Expands Sodium Methylate Production in France

  Production capacity doubles to 40,000 tonnes by 2026, using mercury-free processes. Expansion aligns with EU regulations and supports biodiesel, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
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  1 May 2025

  INEOS to Launch First European Offshore CO₂ Carrier on May 14

  Europe's first offshore CO₂ carrier, built in the Netherlands, will transport CO₂ for storage in the Danish North Sea, advancing EU's carbon capture and storage efforts.
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  1 May 2025

  Dreexo Energy to Build Circular Economy Plant in Cádiz

  The plant will convert non-edible fats and oils into chemicals, creating jobs and minimizing waste, supporting sustainable industry in Andalucía.
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  30 April 2025

  INEOS and Covestro Sign 8-Year LNG Supply Deal to Boost European Industry

  The agreement ensures long-term energy security for European operations, supporting industrial resilience and addressing energy transition challenges.
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  30 April 2025

  Hydrogen-Ready Furnace Powers EET Fuels' Stanlow Site

  HyNet CO2 project begins, boosting Stanlow's role as a key energy transition hub, enabling significant CO2 reduction and supporting regional industry growth.
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  30 April 2025

  OMV Launches Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

  The 10 MW plant produces 1,500 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting 15,000 tons of CO2. It supports sustainable fuel production and aligns with EU climate goals.
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  29 April 2025

  Vulcan Begins Geothermal Heat Supply to German Utility

  Geothermal heat from Landau will reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions. Five more wells planned, supported by a €100m grant, to expand renewable energy in Germany.
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  29 April 2025

  Vioneo selects Wood for fossil-free plastics plant design in Belgium

  The plant will produce 300 ktpa of carbon-negative plastics from green methanol, reducing Scope 3 emissions and ensuring sustainable feedstock supply.
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  29 April 2025

  BASF to Build Semiconductor-Grade Sulfuric Acid Plant in Germany

  New plant to boost semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid production by 2027, enhancing supply chain reliability and supporting Europe's chip manufacturing growth.
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  28 April 2025

  Topsoe to Provide SAF Technology for Zhejiang Jianglan Project

  The SAF plant in Zhoushan City will produce 300,000 tons annually, starting December 2026, initially for Europe, later for China, reducing CO2 emissions by 698,000 tons annually.
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  27 April 2025

  Blending Obligation Boosts Perpetual Next's Green Gas Initiatives

  The blending obligation mandates green gas in the grid by 2027, enhancing production opportunities and supporting national climate goals.
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  24 April 2025

  £2bn HyNet Project to Boost UK Jobs and Net Zero Efforts

  The UK approved carbon storage permits, enabling CO2 storage in Liverpool Bay, creating 2,000 jobs and repurposing infrastructure to aid the net zero goal by 2050.
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  22 April 2025

  Freepoint Eco-Systems Ships First Pyrolysis Oil from Ohio Facility

  The Ohio facility converts 180M pounds of waste plastic annually into PyOil, reducing landfill use and supporting circular economy efforts.
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  22 April 2025

  TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends

  Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
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  17 April 2025

  Lhyfe secures €149 million French government subsidy for major hydrogen plant

  The subsidy supports a hydrogen plant near Le Havre, aiming for 34 tonnes/day by 2029, aiding decarbonization and aligning with EU hydrogen goals.
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  14 April 2025

  DOMO Unveils Sustainable E-Mobility Solutions at Chinaplas 2025

  Showcasing sustainable polyamide solutions, metal replacement, and recycling innovations for e-mobility and energy management in the Asian market.
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  14 April 2025

  Öresundskraft and INEOS to Store 210,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually from Sweden in Denmark

  The agreement advances cross-border CCS efforts, with storage starting 2028, highlighting international cooperation for climate goals and expanding EU's CO₂ storage capacity.
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  12 April 2025

  Iberdrola to Invest €14B in UK Electricity Grids

  The investment focuses on new submarine connections, creating 12,000 jobs, boosting the economy by €2.3B annually, and supporting the UK's Clean Power 2030 Plan.
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  11 April 2025

  CARBIOS Reports 2024 Financial Results

  Cash at €109M; Longlaville plant construction delayed, pending financing; progress on contracts; 2025 cost-cutting plan to reduce cash burn by 40%.