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16 December 2025
Avantium Appoints Interim COO for FDCA Plant Launch
Hero de Jager becomes interim COO, focusing on the FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, succeeding Bram Hoffer. De Jager brings extensive experience in chemical plant operations.
16 December 2025
Borealis and BlueAlp Partner for Chemical Recycling
Borealis transfers Renasci stake to BlueAlp, acquiring 10% of BlueAlp to boost chemical recycling, aligning with EU regulations and expanding recycled feedstock solutions.
16 December 2025
Shell Invests in Kaikias Waterflood Project in Gulf of America
Shell's Kaikias waterflood project aims to boost oil recovery and extend Ursa platform's lifecycle in the Gulf of America, with first injection set for 2028.
16 December 2025
Iberdrola and Microsoft Sign 150 MW PPAs and Expand AI Collaboration
The alliance enhances digital capabilities, AI use, and renewable energy projects, including new PPAs in Spain and existing ones in the US, totaling 500 MW.
16 December 2025
TotalEnergies and Google Sign Renewable Power Agreement in Malaysia
A 21-year PPA will supply 1 TWh of solar power to Google's Malaysian data centers, supporting local grid growth and TotalEnergies' power sector profitability target.
16 December 2025
NEXTCHEM to Conduct Feasibility Study for Röhm's PMMA Recycling Plant in Germany
The study explores using NXRe™ technology to recycle 5,000 tons of PMMA annually, reducing carbon footprint by over 90% and supporting PMMA circularity in Europe.
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15 December 2025
thyssenkrupp Polysius pre-engineers SMA Mineral 120 t/d EAC pilot in Mo i Rana
Pre-engineering covers preheating/cooling layout and multi-stage cyclone preheater with cyclone-flash cooling. Material tests validate thermal behavior for electrified, low-emission quicklime pilot.
15 December 2025
thyssenkrupp Polysius Aids SMA Mineral in EAC Pilot Plant Design in Norway
Developing a pilot plant for electric arc calcination to boost lime production efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance Nordic industry resilience.
15 December 2025
OMV Petrom Begins Offshore Exploration in Bulgaria's Han Asparuh Block
Exploration drilling in Bulgaria's Han Asparuh block starts with two wells, costing €170M, using advanced tech and safety standards, aiming to enhance regional energy security.
15 December 2025
SPIE and Tesla Sign European Agreement for Battery Energy Storage Systems
The agreement standardizes BESS projects across Europe, enhancing energy storage and grid stability, with a focus on France, Poland, and Germany.
15 December 2025
BASF SE Signs New Site Agreement for Ludwigshafen
A new five-year agreement ensures job security, investment, and sustainable transformation at Ludwigshafen, focusing on competitiveness, flexibility, and employee development.
15 December 2025
Lummus and Advanced Ionics Launch Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant
A pilot plant for green hydrogen electrolyzer technology is underway in Pasadena, Texas, aiming to accelerate commercialization and validate real-world performance.
15 December 2025
Borealis Among Top Circularity Leaders in BloombergNEF Ranking
Borealis advanced to third in BloombergNEF's 2025 ranking, boosting circular capacity and launching key initiatives in recycling and innovation.
15 December 2025
thyssenkrupp Polysius Aids SMA Mineral in EAC Pilot Plant Pre-Engineering
Developing a flash calcination plant in Norway, focusing on preheating and cooling systems, to enhance lime production efficiency and reduce emissions.
15 December 2025
Borealis Advances EU Project ELECTRO for Recycling Hard-to-Recycle Plastics
Project ELECTRO uses electrified recycling to convert mixed plastic waste into high-value olefins, reducing emissions and supporting circularity with real-world waste testing.
15 December 2025
Neste Adjusts Climate Targets
Neste delays its carbon neutrality goal to 2040, focusing on absolute emission cuts and halting emission compensation, due to financial constraints and investment priorities.
15 December 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Expands Carbon Fiber Production in Japan and US
Increasing demand in sports, aerospace, and hypercar sectors drives capacity boost for high-performance carbon fiber, doubling production by 2027.
15 December 2025
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Expands MDI Production Capacity
MDI production in Yeosu to increase by 100,000 tons/year by 2027, driven by rising demand and sustainability goals.
12 December 2025
VTTI and Höegh Evi advance permitting for Zeeland Energy Terminal
Draft scope memorandum published and public participation opened for a floating LNG terminal in Vlissingen‑Oost; operational target Q3 2029.
12 December 2025
Repsol Wins Platts Award for 100% Renewable Fuels in Iberia
Repsol's renewable fuels advance decarbonization, with large-scale production and distribution in Spain and Portugal, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
12 December 2025
Equinor Retains Forus as Head Office Location
Equinor will upgrade its Forus office, reusing 80% of the structure, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving transport links, with completion by 2030.
11 December 2025
C2X to deliver 3.6 million metric tons of carbon removals to Microsoft from Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake will supply 3.6 million engineered CRUs over 12 years, capture ~1 Mt CO2/yr and produce 500,000 t/yr bio‑methanol; $2.5bn capex and operations targeted for 2029.
11 December 2025
TechnipFMC Secures Contract for Chevron's Gorgon Stage 3 Subsea Systems
TechnipFMC to supply Subsea 2.0® systems and flexible jumpers for Gorgon Stage 3, introducing 7-inch subsea trees to enhance production and flow assurance.
11 December 2025
Repsol Partners with Stonepeak for U.S. Solar Expansion
Stonepeak acquires 43.8% of Repsol's Outpost solar project in Texas for $252.5M, marking their second U.S. collaboration. The deal awaits regulatory approval.
11 December 2025
Uniper's 50 MW Battery Storage Approved at Wilhelmshaven
The facility will enhance grid stability and support renewable integration. A solar plant is also under construction, with commissioning set for July 2026.
11 December 2025
Johnson Matthey Opens Hydrogen Engine Facility in Gothenburg
The new facility tests hydrogen engines for decarbonizing heavy transport, supporting cleaner mobility and regulatory needs with a £2.5m investment.
11 December 2025
Celtic Renewables Secures £6.23M from Scottish Government
Funding supports a new £120M biorefinery in Grangemouth, creating 149 jobs by 2030, and aims to boost green energy and sustainable manufacturing in the area.
11 December 2025
EnviTec Biogas Secures Three New Gas Upgrading Contracts in Germany
New gas upgrading projects in Bavaria, Bremen, and Saxony-Anhalt will enhance local networks with flexible, efficient EnviThan plants, addressing space constraints and future expansion needs.
11 December 2025
BASF, Essity, and TU Wien Transform Diaper Waste into Raw Materials
A pilot project proves diaper waste can be gasified into raw materials, reducing waste and enabling circularity in chemical production.
11 December 2025
bp Launches Seventh Major Project of 2025
Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion boosts production by 15,000 boe/d, delivered two months early, enhancing US offshore capacity.
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