New Projects and Expansions news (page 33)

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  17 December 2024

  Aramis: D-HUBN CO2 Distribution Platform

  D-HUBN is an offshore platform for CO2 distribution, using hybrid energy. It coordinates CO2 transport to storage sites, focusing on safety and efficient operations.
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  11 December 2024

  Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line

  The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
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  11 December 2024

  BASF Boosts Ammonium Chloride Output at Ludwigshafen

  The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
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  4 December 2024

  Topsoe and Sasol to Provide E-Fuels Tech for German eSAF Plant

  The Leuna plant will produce 2500 tons of e-fuels annually by 2027, funded by €130M from Germany's BMDV, using renewable feedstock and advanced technologies for SAF research.
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  4 December 2024

  Arctial Begins Study for Low-Carbon Aluminum in Kokkola

  Arctial's study will assess social, technical, commercial, and environmental impacts. Decision on plant construction expected by 2026–2027. Kokkola's infrastructure and green energy are key.
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  4 December 2024

  Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030

  €1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.

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  4 December 2024

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Carbon Capture at Heidelberg's German Facility

  The project integrates carbon capture at a cement plant, aiming to store 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually in the North Sea. Construction starts in 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
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  2 December 2024

  Arkema Completes Acquisition of Dow's Packaging Adhesives Business

  The acquisition expands Arkema's packaging solutions, adding $250M in sales and 280 employees, with expected synergies of $30M EBITDA in 5 years, based on a $150M enterprise value.
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  27 November 2024

  Lactips Raises €16M for Global Expansion of Biodegradable Polymer

  The funding will boost growth in Europe, Americas, and Japan, enhance R&D, and expand production capacity, supported by new and existing impact investors.
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  26 November 2024

  Sasol and Air Liquide Secure Renewable Energy for Secunda

  A consortium will supply 260 MW of wind and solar energy to decarbonize Secunda, aiming for 1,200 MW by 2030, contributing to a 30% GHG reduction target.
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  25 November 2024

  EIB Provides €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The loan supports renewable gas development, aiding Spain's decarbonization and energy security, aligned with REPowerEU and backed by InvestEU.
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  25 November 2024

  TotalEnergies Advances Hydrogen Decarbonization at La Mède

  Partnering with Air Liquide, a new unit will produce renewable hydrogen by 2028, cutting La Mède's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.
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  21 November 2024

  Kuopio Allocates 40 Hectares for InnoEnergy's Green Investment

  Kuopio's 40-hectare site will host a clean energy plant by 2030, creating 300 jobs and supporting low-carbon goals with minimal environmental impact.
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  18 November 2024

  Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon

  A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.
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  18 November 2024

  Abbott Launches New Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny, Ireland

  The facility will produce diabetes care sensors, create 800 jobs, and is part of a €440M investment in Ireland, focusing on sustainability and supporting STEM education.
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  18 November 2024

  Unite urges Labour to act on Grangemouth refinery closure plan

  Unite proposes converting the refinery to a bio-fuels hub, preserving jobs and aligning with government policies, while urging government intervention against closure.
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  18 November 2024

  Polish Firms Sign Cooperation Agreement for Explosives Production

  The agreement aims to boost Poland's nitrocellulose and propellant production for ammunition, enhancing national security and creating jobs.
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  13 November 2024

  Exolum Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Transport via LOHC in Existing Infrastructure

  The project uses LOHC to store and transport hydrogen, funded by the UK government, aiming to meet 30% of the UK's 2030 hydrogen demand and support decarbonization efforts.
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  12 November 2024

  BASF Expands X3D Catalyst Production in Germany

  New plant to produce 3D-printed catalysts by 2026, enhancing efficiency and reducing energy use. Versatile technology customizes catalysts for improved performance and lower carbon footprint.
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  11 November 2024

  Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland

  The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
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  8 November 2024

  Shell Advances Plastic Circularity at Moerdijk

  A new unit processes hard-to-recycle plastics into pyrolysis oil, enhancing circularity and reducing fossil feedstock reliance, with plans to handle 50 kilotons annually.
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  7 November 2024

  Avebe and ChainCraft partner to convert potato juice into circular chemicals

  The collaboration uses fermentation to turn waste into valuable products, reducing environmental impact, enhancing sustainability, and boosting local employment and agriculture.
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  7 November 2024

  Qair to Develop E-Methanol Project at Haropa Port, Le Havre

  A 60-hectare site in Le Havre will host an e-methanol project to decarbonize maritime transport, supported by government and aligned with local industrial decarbonization efforts.
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  7 November 2024

  Clariant boosts recycled MPG storage for deicing in Sweden

  New tanks in Uddevalla enhance recycled MPG use, cutting carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions, supporting circular economy and sustainability in deicing products.
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  5 November 2024

  BASF Opens New Production Line in Heerenveen

  The new line boosts water-based dispersion capacity, using green energy, with no extra CO2 emissions, supporting sustainable packaging and coatings.
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  4 November 2024

  KazMunayGas and Axens Strengthen Partnership

  They signed a framework agreement to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in Kazakhstan, aiming to attract investment and introduce advanced technologies.
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  3 November 2024

  Bolder Industries Partners to Launch E.U. Facility for Sustainable Materials at Antwerp Port

  The new facility will boost sustainable material production, processing 3M tires annually, with reduced CO2 and water use, supported by strategic partners for design and project management.
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  31 October 2024

  LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway

  The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
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  29 October 2024

  AFRY to conduct feasibility study for Helen's hydrogen plant in Finland

  The study will assess green hydrogen production feasibility in Helsinki, aiding low-cost design for carbon-neutral energy by 2030, with completion expected by mid-2025.
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  28 October 2024

  European Energy Launches 12 MW Green Hydrogen Facility in Denmark

  The facility uses renewable energy for hydrogen production, with plans to expand. It supplies Port Esbjerg and local utilities, optimizing energy use and aiding decarbonization efforts.