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14 April 2023
Cepsa and Bio-Oils to Build Largest 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva
The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually, create 2,000 jobs, and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%, with operations starting in 2026.
13 April 2023
Versalis Invests in Specialized Elastomers Production in Ravenna
The Ravenna site will see an €80M investment to boost production of thermoplastic rubbers, polybutadiene, and SBR for the tire and automotive sectors, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
12 April 2023
Axens Partners with BioTJet for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in France
The BioTJet project uses BioTfueL® technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel from non-food biomass, supported by ADEME, with a final investment decision expected by end 2024.
12 April 2023
Heidelberg Materials and Linde to Build First Large-Scale CCU Facility in Cement Industry
The facility will capture and reuse 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, supported by €15M from BMWK, enhancing CO₂ supply for food and chemical industries. Operations start in 2025.
6 April 2023
Evonik Sells Lülsdorf Site and Cyanuric Chloride Business to ICIG
The sale includes over 600 employees and all production plants. The transaction awaits antitrust clearance and Evonik committee approval, with completion expected by mid-2023.
5 April 2023
Iberdrola to Manufacture Photovoltaic Panels in Spain
The project aims to produce 1.6 GW of panels annually, creating 500 jobs in Extremadura. It seeks EU funding under the Net Zero Industry Act to enhance local manufacturing and energy self-sufficiency.
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4 April 2023
Air Liquide Launches ASU in Schwarzheide
A new air separation unit in Schwarzheide strengthens battery production, supports various industries, and enhances regional supply chains while optimizing environmental impact.
4 April 2023
Técnicas Reunidas starts engineering for CETAER's e-methanol plant in Spain
The plant will produce 37,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen and CO2, starting in 2026, with plans to expand to 300,000 tonnes by 2030. The project has received IDAE's "Pioneers 3 Plan" subsidy.
4 April 2023
DSM selects BakerHicks for EPCM of methane-reducing feed additive plant
The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cattle. Construction began in 2022, with completion expected in 2025, supported by local expertise and sustainable practices.
3 April 2023
INEOS Phenol Acquires Mitsui Phenols Singapore Assets
The acquisition adds over 1 million tonnes capacity annually, enhancing INEOS's operations in Asia and integrating with sites in the USA, Belgium, and Germany.
3 April 2023
EU Approves €450M Italian Aid for Renewable Hydrogen Production
The EU approved a €450M Italian scheme to support renewable hydrogen and electricity production in brownfield areas, aiming to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel dependencies.
30 March 2023
UK Government Selects Essar Vertex Hydrogen Project for Hydrogen Economy Development
The UK Government's £20bn funding supports hydrogen projects, boosting investment and job creation. Vertex Hydrogen will produce 350MW by 2026, capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 using HyNet's infrastructure.
30 March 2023
Stena Recycling Opens Battery Recycling Plant in Sweden
The new facility recycles 95% of EV batteries, with a capacity of 10,000 tons annually. It aims to scale up as demand grows, fostering industry cooperation for a circular economy.
29 March 2023
Lonza Expands Drug Product Manufacturing in Visp
The new cGMP line in Visp is operational, with first batches in April 2023. It supports clinical and commercial needs, enhancing end-to-end solutions and complementing recent site expansions.
27 March 2023
Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Invests in PET Recycling Plant in Belgium
Awarded a nine-year contract, the new plant will recycle 27,500 tonnes of PET annually, using advanced technology to handle complex materials and produce high-quality recycled PET.
27 March 2023
LyondellBasell and EEW Partner on Advanced Waste Sorting
The LOI explores a strategic partnership to extract and recycle plastics from incineration waste, supporting advanced sorting infrastructure and reducing CO2 emissions by diverting plastics from incineration.
23 March 2023
Air Liquide Develops Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Technology in Antwerp
A new pilot plant in Antwerp will convert ammonia to hydrogen with an optimized carbon footprint, supporting the energy transition. Operational in 2024, it receives financial backing from the Flemish Government.
23 March 2023
OMNI to Help Zaragoza Become First Zero Waste City
Zaragoza will use the Omni200 plant to convert non-recyclable waste into methanol and hydrogen, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030. The plant starts in 2026, reducing CO2eq by 100,000 tonnes annually.
22 March 2023
UBQ Materials to Build Sustainable Plastic Factory in the Netherlands
The new factory in Bergen op Zoom will hire 140 employees, process 104,600 tons of waste annually, and support the region's transition to a circular economy with sustainable materials.
22 March 2023
Terrae Novo Seeks £100m for Humber Plant Backed by Traditum
A start-up aims to convert non-recyclable plastic and bio waste into low-carbon fuels and new plastics, planning a plant in Humber to process 60,000 tonnes of waste annually, creating 25 local jobs.
22 March 2023
Zaragoza to Invest €280M in World's First Zero Waste Treatment Plant
Zaragoza's new plant will convert non-recyclable waste into hydrogen and methanol, aiming for zero waste to landfill and zero emissions by 2030, with significant long-term economic savings.
22 March 2023
WACKER Expands Silicone Sealant Production in Nünchritz
The expansion will boost production and filling capacities, create jobs, and support sustainable construction with alkoxy silicones. Completion is expected by fall 2024, pending regulatory approval.
17 March 2023
PowerCo Begins Construction of Second Gigafactory in Valencia
The new gigafactory in Valencia will start production in 2026, creating over 3,000 direct jobs and up to 30,000 indirect jobs. It aims for sustainable battery production with green electricity.
16 March 2023
Fortum Begins Battery Recycling in Germany
The new recycling hub in Kirchardt processes lithium-ion batteries and connects to a facility in Finland, offering sustainable, high-recovery recycling for the European automotive market.
16 March 2023
New Recycling Plant in Lommel to Process Butter Tubs and Shampoo Bottles
A new recycling plant in Lommel will process 40,000 tonnes of plastic annually, creating 65 jobs. Operational by October 2024, it supports Belgium's circular economy and sustainable practices.
9 March 2023
Sandoz to Build New Biologics Plant in Slovenia
The $400M investment aims to boost biosimilar production, with operations starting in 2026. This supports the company's growth in biosimilars and antibiotics, enhancing access to critical medicines.
8 March 2023
Cepsa to Invest 1 Billion Euros in New Biofuels Plant in Spain
The new plant in Palos de la Frontera will create 1,600 jobs, produce biofuels from organic waste, cut CO2 emissions by 90%, and support the company's 2030 strategy for energy transition and decarbonization.
7 March 2023
BASF Expands Aroma Ingredients Production in China and Germany
New plants in China and Germany will boost citral production to 118,000 metric tons annually, enhance supply security, and support sustainable production with renewable electricity and advanced technologies.
7 March 2023
Uniper Chooses Plug for 100MW Electrolyzer at Rotterdam Maasvlakte Plant
The Maasvlakte Energy Hub will use Plug's electrolyzer technology to produce green hydrogen by 2026, expanding to 500 MW by 2030, aiding the Netherlands' decarbonization and energy security goals.
6 March 2023
VoltH2 Secures SDE++ Subsidy for Green Hydrogen Plants in the Netherlands
The Dutch government awarded a substantial SDE++ subsidy to support green hydrogen production in Vlissingen and Terneuzen, advancing the projects towards construction by early 2024.
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