New Projects and Expansions news (page 38)

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  29 September 2025

  Dow, Zermatt, Nature’s Variety: Recyclable Pet Food Pouch with Advanced Recycled Content

  New pet food pouch uses recyclable, food-contact compliant recycled plastic, aligning with EU 2030 targets and consumer demand for sustainable packaging.
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  29 September 2025

  bp Approves Tiber-Guadalupe Project in US Gulf

  The Tiber-Guadalupe project will start in 2030, producing 80,000 barrels/day. It includes six Tiber wells and two Guadalupe tiebacks, with 350 million barrels of recoverable resources.
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  29 September 2025

  BASF, Porsche, and BEST Complete Chemical Recycling Pilot

  Pilot project shows chemical recycling of end-of-life vehicle waste into new plastics, replacing fossil materials and enhancing circular economy in automotive production.
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  29 September 2025

  ASPİLSAN Enerji Supplies Rail System Batteries

  Founded in 1981, the company produces durable, maintenance-free batteries for military and rail systems, supporting energy independence and transitioning Türkiye from battery importer to exporter.
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  28 September 2025

  Shell Victory delivers first gas using TechnipFMC iEPCI

  First gas on Sept 28, 2025 from a single subsea well tied back to Laggan via new 14in/16km pipeline and 18km umbilical; peak ~150 MMscf/d, using existing infrastructure to cut emissions.
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  26 September 2025

  EnviTec Biogas Launches Swedish Bio-LNG Project

  A new plant in Sweden will produce 70 GWh of biomethane annually, using agricultural waste, supported by Klimatklivet for reduced emissions.

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  26 September 2025

  NEXTCHEM and Siemens Energy to Develop Methanol Fuel Cells for Maritime Use

  The collaboration aims to create modular methanol fuel cells for yachts, reducing emissions and fossil fuel use, with potential applications in other industries.
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  25 September 2025

  CFG Acquires 1 Million Litre Fermentation Facility

  CFG gains major fermentation capacity, enabling large-scale sustainable oil production, reducing capex, and advancing market entry in food, cosmetics, and pet food sectors.
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  25 September 2025

  Genox Technology's J2000: Leading Pipe Shredder in Recycling Industry

  The J2000 pipe shredder efficiently recycles large-diameter pipes, enhancing performance and reducing energy use, with global service support and positive customer feedback.
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  25 September 2025

  Borealis Launches Recyclate-Based Polyolefins Line in Belgium

  The new line uses Borcycle M technology to produce high-quality rPO compounds, supporting circularity and sustainability in various applications.
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  25 September 2025

  Aptar Pharma Opens New R&D Center in France

  The new center enhances R&D capabilities, supports innovation, and integrates sustainable features, focusing on advanced drug delivery solutions.
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  25 September 2025

  Exolum Plans €100M Energy Transition Terminal in A Coruña

  A new terminal will store diverse fuels, enhance logistics, and support energy transition in Galicia, with operations starting in 2029.
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  25 September 2025

  Eni Sells 30% Stake in Côte d’Ivoire's Baleine Project to Vitol

  The Baleine project, Côte d’Ivoire's key offshore development, boosts production with Phase 3, enhancing energy supply. Eni and Vitol strengthen ties in West Africa.
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  25 September 2025

  Heidelberg Materials Approves CCS Project at UK Cement Plant

  The UK Government funds a CCS facility at Padeswood, capturing 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, operational by 2029, boosting net-zero cement production and local jobs.
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  25 September 2025

  Evonik and AMSilk Expand Partnership for Industrial-Scale Biotech Silk Production

  The partnership focuses on sustainable silk protein production for fashion and automotive use, enhancing output and efficiency while ensuring supply chain transparency and reduced costs.
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  25 September 2025

  OCI Global H1 2025 Financial Results

  OCI sold its methanol business, distributed $1.7B to shareholders, and retired 2033 bonds. European operations improved, and Beaumont ammonia project nears completion.
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  24 September 2025

  PHENOGY launches PHENOGY 1.0 — Europe’s first large-scale sodium‑ion BESS

  Commissioned in Bremen: air‑cooled sodium‑ion storage delivering high thermal stability, lower CO₂ footprint, modular resilience for industry, grids, microgrids, EV charging and critical sites.
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  24 September 2025

  X-ELIO Launches Solar and Storage Plant to Power BASF Freeport

  The Liberty Energy Project in Texas, with 72 MW solar and 60 MW storage, supplies 100% renewable energy to BASF Freeport, supporting its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
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  24 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Board Confirms Strategy and Growth Progress

  Board prioritizes dividend growth, adjusts share buybacks, approves employee capital increase, and converts ADRs to ordinary shares, supporting a 4% annual energy production growth.
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  24 September 2025

  Aurubis Opens First US Multimetal Recycling Plant

  The new Georgia plant produces strategic metals, boosting US supply chain independence and creating 240 jobs, with plans to process 180,000 tons of recycling material annually.
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  24 September 2025

  Moeve and ID Energy Boost Biomethane Production

  The partnership aims to produce 1 TWh of biomethane, repurposing 3.1 million tons of waste annually, supporting decarbonization, energy independence, and rural economic growth.
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  24 September 2025

  BASF Begins Construction of Major CO2-Free Steam Heat Pump at Ludwigshafen

  The project will cut 100,000 tons of CO2 annually, using renewable energy for steam production, with completion set for mid-2027.
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  24 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Leads France's Largest Renewable Energy Project

  TotalEnergies to develop a €4.5B, 1.5 GW offshore wind farm in Normandy, creating jobs and supporting local industry, with electricity production starting in 2033.
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  24 September 2025

  Eni Storage Systems Launches Lithium Battery Development in Brindisi

  The joint venture aims to produce over 8 GWh of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries annually, focusing on sustainability and energy transition, with plans for battery recycling and market expansion.
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  24 September 2025

  Covestro's Imagio® Integrated into Autodesk VRED

  Imagio® integration in VRED enhances design efficiency with photorealistic material twins, reducing time, cost, and errors in automotive design. Future updates will include simulation tools.
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  24 September 2025

  BASF to exit hydrosulfites business, close Ludwigshafen plant

  Phasing out Hydrosulfite F, HydroBlue 90/92, Hydrosulfite Evo, Adlite, Blankit; ~65 employees to be reassigned; hydrosulfites used in textile dyeing (reducing agent) and pulp/paper bleaching.
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  24 September 2025

  Worley Consulting: Tech Rollout Key to Net Zero in Aviation

  Feedstock is sufficient for SAF; the challenge is accelerating technology deployment and diversifying production pathways to achieve net zero in aviation.
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  23 September 2025

  Trinseo and Modified Concrete Suppliers Enhance Gordie Howe Bridge with Advanced Materials

  The Gordie Howe Bridge uses advanced latex-modified concrete for durability, reducing maintenance and enhancing performance, setting a new standard for infrastructure projects.
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  23 September 2025

  NEXTCHEM Expands with New Abu Dhabi Office

  The new office supports regional decarbonization efforts, leveraging advanced technologies in sustainable fertilizers, low-carbon energy, and circular solutions.
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  23 September 2025

  Fullstride Ventures: Converting CO₂ Waste into Sustainable Foam for Fashion

  Captured CO₂ is transformed into eNaphtha, creating sustainable foam for bras, reducing carbon footprint and advancing circularity in apparel.