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24 March 2025
Versalis Opens Recycled Polymer Plant in Porto Marghera
The new plant produces up to 20,000 tonnes of recycled polystyrene annually, enhancing Versalis' product range and supporting sustainable packaging and construction solutions.
21 March 2025
Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia
The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
20 March 2025
Grangemouth's £3.5 Billion Transformation Plan Unveiled
Nine pathways to renewables are proposed, aiming to create 800 jobs. Private investment is crucial, with SAF as a key focus. Challenges include high costs and new supply chain needs.
20 March 2025
OQ Chemicals to Start Heptanoic Acid Production in Germany
Production begins June 2025, enhancing carboxylic acid portfolio and supply chain security. Heptanoic acid serves sectors like performance materials, energy, consumer products, and aviation.
19 March 2025
thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France
The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
18 March 2025
Res Integra and Ohmium Launch 4MW Green Hydrogen Project in Sicily
A 700-tonne hydrogen electrolyzer, powered by solar PV, will decarbonize industrial operations in Sicily, using advanced, scalable PEM technology for efficient, rapid deployment by 2025.
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18 March 2025
Arkema Advances Acrylic Acid Plant Project in Carling, France
The new plant will enhance energy efficiency by 25% and reduce carbon intensity by 20%, with full operation expected in 2026.
17 March 2025
Freepoint Eco-Systems Secures $50M Finance Facility with ING
A $50M loan supports a new Ohio facility to upcycle hard-to-recycle plastic, marking a significant step in expanding global waste plastic upcycling.
17 March 2025
BASF Launches 54-Megawatt Electrolyzer at Ludwigshafen
The new electrolyzer produces green hydrogen, reducing emissions by 72,000 tons annually, supporting a hydrogen economy, and receiving €124.3M in funding.
12 March 2025
Perpetual Next Opens New Biomethanol Site in Delfzijl
Groningen Seaports allocates a site for biomethanol production, supporting maritime fuel transition and boosting European raw materials strategy.
12 March 2025
Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France
The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
12 March 2025
QEMETICA Plans Janikowo Soda Plant Hibernation
High energy costs and competition force plant closure, impacting jobs. Support sought for fair competition and cost reduction. Diversification and global investments underway.
12 March 2025
RWE and TotalEnergies Sign 15-Year Green Hydrogen Deal for Leuna Refinery
The agreement involves 30,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons, supported by a hydrogen network and storage facilities in Germany.
12 March 2025
Moeve and Exolum invest €300M in Port of Huelva for energy transition infrastructure
New infrastructure at the Port of Huelva will enhance biofuel operations, improve logistics, and support decarbonization efforts, aligning with regional industrial policies.
11 March 2025
Hera Group Launches Carbon Fibre Recycling Plant in Imola
The plant regenerates carbon fibre, saving 75% energy, supporting circular economy, and reducing environmental impact, with EU funding of €2.2M and a total investment of €8M.
10 March 2025
WasteFuel and ITC Begin FEED for Green Methanol Plant in Ankara
The facility will produce green methanol for shipping, using biogas from waste. A final investment decision is due in 2026, potentially making Türkiye a sustainable marine fuel hub.
10 March 2025
Dow, ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital, and Vopak fund Xycle's first chemical recycling plant in Rotterdam
Xycle secures funding to build a plant using pyrolysis to recycle 21,000 tons of plastic waste annually, operational by Q4 2026, with plans for global expansion.
10 March 2025
Técnicas Reunidas to Engineer Major Green Methanol Plant in Europe
The project will produce 140,000 tons of e-methanol annually, using biogenic carbon and renewable hydrogen, aiding decarbonization in shipping and aviation.
7 March 2025
Rely and Verso Energy Sign MOU for Seven Global e-Fuels Plants
The MOU aims to develop e-Fuels plants producing sustainable aviation fuel, integrating carbon capture technology to lower costs and emissions.
6 March 2025
Draslovka Partners with Natron Energy on Sodium-Ion Batteries
The partnership focuses on developing Prussian blue materials for sodium-ion batteries, enhancing production capabilities in the EU and U.S., and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
5 March 2025
Buss Terminal Eemshaven Expands for Offshore Wind Logistics
The terminal expands with 15 hectares and 200m quay, boosting capacity for offshore wind and other industries, enhancing its role as a logistics hub in the North Sea.
5 March 2025
SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain
The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
5 March 2025
INERATEC secures €70 million for Europe's largest e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt
€70m funding will boost e-Fuel production, aiding aviation decarbonization and supporting EU climate goals through innovative reactor technology and strategic partnerships.
4 March 2025
Greenlyte Boosts Marl Chemical Park's Hydrogen Expansion
A new plant will produce eMethanol using CO2 capture and green hydrogen, enhancing sustainable initiatives at Marl Chemical Park, with operations starting in 2026.
3 March 2025
Astarta to Build Multiseed Crusher
The project in Khmelnytsky will cost USD76m, process 400kt annually, and start in 2026. It aims to boost local jobs, tax revenue, and meet EU soybean demand.
3 March 2025
ANDRITZ to Design 100 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
The plant will support Germany's Hydrogen Core Network and European Hydrogen Backbone, aiding decarbonization. Commissioning is set for 2027, with operations expected by 2028.
3 March 2025
OMV and ADNOC to Form $60 Billion Polyolefins Leader
The new entity will be the fourth-largest globally, acquiring Nova Chemicals, with headquarters in Vienna and Abu Dhabi, and aims for significant growth and synergies. Completion by Q1 2026.
3 March 2025
TotalEnergies Launches Major Biogas Unit in Normandy
The new unit in Normandy will produce 153 GWh of biomethane annually, using beet pulp and organic materials, reducing chemical fertilizer use and CO2 emissions.
28 February 2025
TUSAŞ and ASPİLSAN Enerji Sign Agreement for Aviation Battery Cell Development
The agreement aims to boost local production of aviation batteries, reducing foreign reliance and enhancing Türkiye's defense and aviation competitiveness.
27 February 2025
CALB Begins Zero-Carbon AI Gigafactory in Portugal
Construction started on a zero-carbon AI gigafactory in Portugal, with new tech unveiled and strategic agreements signed, marking a collaborative milestone for the EV battery and energy storage sectors.
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