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1 July 2025
BASF Acquires Full Ownership of Alsachimie Joint Venture
The acquisition enhances operational efficiency and supply reliability for PA 6.6 production, aligning with strategic goals to optimize raw material integration and expand production capabilities.
1 July 2025
BASF Sells Styrodur® Business to BACHL
The transaction completed on June 30, 2025. BASF shifts focus to EPS, increasing Neopor® capacity. Styrodur® employees stay with BASF.
30 June 2025
Univation and C3 AI Partner for AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance in Petrochemicals
The collaboration enhances operational efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and improves asset availability using AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions.
30 June 2025
ORLEN Secures PLN 2.5 Billion for Green Investments
EUR 600M green Eurobonds issued for energy transition projects, oversubscribed 2.5x, with 60% to ESG investors. Funds support renewables, zero-carbon transport, and energy efficiency.
30 June 2025
ORLEN Secures Energy Independence, Ends Russian Oil Imports
Since March 2025, refineries process non-Russian oil, enhancing regional energy security through global sourcing and infrastructure upgrades.
27 June 2025
Univation's UNIPOL™ PE Process Chosen for Nayara Energy's 650,000 TPA Plant in India
The UNIPOL™ PE Process offers cost efficiency, flexibility, and technical support, enhancing production adaptability and operational performance for Nayara Energy's new plant.
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27 June 2025
Antwerp-Bruges Port Hosts Flemish and German Energy Transition Talks
Flemish and German governments discuss energy transition, industrial cooperation, and infrastructure at Antwerp-Bruges, focusing on hydrogen, CO₂ exports, and cross-border partnerships.
26 June 2025
Solvay and Enagás to Develop Hydrogen Storage in Spain
The project in Cantabria will use salt caverns for hydrogen storage, supporting Spain's renewable energy goals and enhancing network stability.
25 June 2025
Infinium's Roadrunner Project Secures HSBC Financing
Pecos, TX eSAF plant will produce ~23,000 t/yr (7.6M gal) using renewables and captured CO2; backed by Brookfield/Breakthrough Energy; airline offtakes secured; construction underway.
25 June 2025
Infinium's Roadrunner Project Secures Financing from HSBC
Roadrunner Project to produce 23,000 tonnes of eSAF annually. Long-term agreements with major airlines secured. Construction underway, setting a precedent for clean energy financing.
24 June 2025
Covestro Acquires Pontacol to Boost Specialty Films
The acquisition enhances production capacity, expands the product portfolio, and strengthens global manufacturing, targeting growth in medical, mobility, and textile markets.
23 June 2025
Linde to Supply Gases for Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant in Louisiana
A new air separation unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to a major low-carbon ammonia project, enhancing existing infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf Coast. Completion is expected by 2029.
19 June 2025
Versalis Launches Hoop® Demo Plant for Plastic Recycling in Mantua
The new plant uses Hoop® technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into reusable feedstock, supporting circularity and sustainability goals. A larger facility is planned for Sicily.
18 June 2025
Heidelberg Materials Launches First Industrial-Scale CCS Facility in Cement Industry
Brevik CCS in Norway captures 400,000 tonnes CO₂ annually, enabling net-zero concrete. Part of Norway's Longship project, it sets a blueprint for future CCS initiatives.
17 June 2025
TCO Explores Localization in Shymkent for Oil and Gas Projects
TCO and IMBC visited Shymkent to assess local production capabilities, promote cooperation, and signed a Memorandum to boost machinery building for the oil and gas industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
14 June 2025
RIFT and Kingspan Unidek Sign First Commercial Iron Fuel Contract
Iron Fuel Technology debuts commercially with a boiler installation in the Netherlands, supporting sustainability goals and showcasing scalable industrial decarbonization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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