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30 April 2025
OMV Launches Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
The 10 MW plant produces 1,500 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting 15,000 tons of CO2. It supports sustainable fuel production and aligns with EU climate goals.
29 April 2025
Vulcan Begins Geothermal Heat Supply to German Utility
Geothermal heat from Landau will reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions. Five more wells planned, supported by a €100m grant, to expand renewable energy in Germany.
29 April 2025
Vioneo selects Wood for fossil-free plastics plant design in Belgium
The plant will produce 300 ktpa of carbon-negative plastics from green methanol, reducing Scope 3 emissions and ensuring sustainable feedstock supply.
29 April 2025
BASF to Build Semiconductor-Grade Sulfuric Acid Plant in Germany
New plant to boost semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid production by 2027, enhancing supply chain reliability and supporting Europe's chip manufacturing growth.
28 April 2025
Topsoe to Provide SAF Technology for Zhejiang Jianglan Project
The SAF plant in Zhoushan City will produce 300,000 tons annually, starting December 2026, initially for Europe, later for China, reducing CO2 emissions by 698,000 tons annually.
27 April 2025
Blending Obligation Boosts Perpetual Next's Green Gas Initiatives
The blending obligation mandates green gas in the grid by 2027, enhancing production opportunities and supporting national climate goals.
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24 April 2025
£2bn HyNet Project to Boost UK Jobs and Net Zero Efforts
The UK approved carbon storage permits, enabling CO2 storage in Liverpool Bay, creating 2,000 jobs and repurposing infrastructure to aid the net zero goal by 2050.
22 April 2025
Freepoint Eco-Systems Ships First Pyrolysis Oil from Ohio Facility
The Ohio facility converts 180M pounds of waste plastic annually into PyOil, reducing landfill use and supporting circular economy efforts.
22 April 2025
TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends
Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
17 April 2025
Lhyfe secures €149 million French government subsidy for major hydrogen plant
The subsidy supports a hydrogen plant near Le Havre, aiming for 34 tonnes/day by 2029, aiding decarbonization and aligning with EU hydrogen goals.
14 April 2025
DOMO Unveils Sustainable E-Mobility Solutions at Chinaplas 2025
Showcasing sustainable polyamide solutions, metal replacement, and recycling innovations for e-mobility and energy management in the Asian market.
14 April 2025
Öresundskraft and INEOS to Store 210,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually from Sweden in Denmark
The agreement advances cross-border CCS efforts, with storage starting 2028, highlighting international cooperation for climate goals and expanding EU's CO₂ storage capacity.
12 April 2025
Iberdrola to Invest €14B in UK Electricity Grids
The investment focuses on new submarine connections, creating 12,000 jobs, boosting the economy by €2.3B annually, and supporting the UK's Clean Power 2030 Plan.
11 April 2025
CARBIOS Reports 2024 Financial Results
Cash at €109M; Longlaville plant construction delayed, pending financing; progress on contracts; 2025 cost-cutting plan to reduce cash burn by 40%.
11 April 2025
BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany
The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
9 April 2025
Aramco, Sinopec, Yasref Plan Petrochemical Expansion
The agreement aims to develop a fully-integrated petrochemical complex at Yasref, enhancing production and diversifying output, coinciding with Yasref's 10th anniversary.
9 April 2025
Clariant and Technip Energies Launch New Catalyst for Low Steam-to-Oil Styrene Production
New catalyst achieves 0.76 S/O ratio, boosting energy efficiency and sustainability in styrene production, suitable for existing, revamped, and new plants.
9 April 2025
Neste Begins SAF Production at Rotterdam Refinery
Production capacity increased to 1.5 million tons annually. Expansion in Rotterdam to double capacity by 2027, boosting global renewable fuels output to 6.8 million tons.
8 April 2025
Solvay Expands European Rare Earths Production Capacity
The La Rochelle facility begins rare earth production for magnets, aiming to meet 30% of Europe's demand by 2030, enhancing sustainability and supply chain partnerships.
4 April 2025
Bayer and Iberdrola España to Electrify and Decarbonize Asturias Plant
The project uses renewable energy for steam production, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing industrial competitiveness, with completion expected by June 2026.
3 April 2025
EIB Grants Lantmännen EUR 50M for Swedish Pea Protein Plant
The investment boosts EU food security, reduces protein imports, and aligns with sustainability goals, creating 30 jobs and promoting plant-based protein production in Sweden.
31 March 2025
Nobian Innovates Lithium Battery Component Production
A new process converts lithium chloride to lithium hydroxide, reducing costs and environmental impact, supporting Europe's battery demand and value chain.
31 March 2025
Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau
The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
28 March 2025
MOL Petrochemicals Develops Battery Storage Facility
MOL is building a 40 MWh battery storage in Tiszaújváros to balance Hungary's grid, supported by EU funding. Completion is expected by Q1 2026.
27 March 2025
Novocycle Launches Battery Recycling Pilot in The Netherlands
The pilot facility uses Dry-Direct Recycling to enhance battery material recovery and reduce emissions, supporting EU sustainability goals and local economic growth.
27 March 2025
IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production
Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.
27 March 2025
TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2
Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
27 March 2025
Vynova Alkoxides awards engineering contract for new Lülsdorf plant
The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate and sodium ethylate, aiming for completion by autumn 2027, replacing mercury-based production.
26 March 2025
BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology
The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
26 March 2025
TotalEnergies Launches Six Battery Storage Projects in Germany
Investing €160M, the projects add 221 MW storage, enhancing Germany's power resilience and supporting renewables, with completion set for early 2026.
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