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26 February 2025
NEXTCHEM Secures Licensing Deal for Ultra-Low Carbon Methanol Plant in Mexico
The plant will produce 2.1 million tons of ultra-low carbon methanol annually, using advanced ATR and CO₂ capture technology, with a project cost of €250 million.
26 February 2025
Metsä Group Begins Kuura Textile Fibre Mill Pre-Engineering
Pre-engineering for a wood-based textile fibre mill aims for industrial production by 2029, with a focus on low climate impact and high added value.
25 February 2025
Vulcan Energy Begins Mobilisation of V20 Drill Rig for Phase One
Vulcan's V20 rig mobilizes to Schleidberg site for lithium and renewable energy production, with operations set for Q2 2025, following infrastructure setup and stakeholder engagement.
25 February 2025
Vulcan and BASF Begin Seismic Surveys for Geothermal Project
Seismic surveys start in Ludwigshafen for geothermal heat and lithium project, aiming to supply renewable energy and district heating, supporting Europe's green transition.
25 February 2025
Vulcan to Start Seismic Surveys for Geothermal Project with BASF
Seismic surveys approved for geothermal heat project in Germany, aiming to supply renewable heat and sustainable lithium, supporting decarbonization and green electromobility.
21 February 2025
CALB to Begin Construction on 15 GWh Battery Plant in Portugal
The €2B project in Sines, Portugal, will use advanced lithium tech, aiming for completion by 2028. It holds "National Interest Project" status and must meet environmental requirements.
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19 February 2025
OMV Petrom Begins Sustainable Fuels Unit at Petrobrazi
The new unit will produce SAF and HVO, cutting CO₂ emissions by 65%. A €750M investment includes green hydrogen facilities, supporting energy transition and sustainable mobility.
19 February 2025
BASF to Build New Alcoholates Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate for biodiesel, pharma, and agriculture, enhancing site competitiveness and supporting market demand. Completion is expected in 2027.
18 February 2025
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Partner to Decarbonize Refineries with Green Hydrogen
Two projects in the Netherlands will produce 45,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 450,000 tons at refineries in Belgium and the Netherlands by 2030.
18 February 2025
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies Invest in European Decarbonization Projects
Two electrolyzer projects in Europe aim to produce renewable hydrogen, cutting CO2 emissions by 500,000 tonnes annually, with completion by 2027 and 2029.
13 February 2025
Nova Alumina to Build Waste-to-Energy Facility, Replacing Coal for Sustainable Production
€150M waste-to-energy plant using municipal waste, with Chinese partner to replace coal, cut CO2 and landfill use, meet EU emission limits; expanding solar to 20 MW
10 February 2025
Momentum Global Ventures Boosts Investment in Perpetual Next
Perpetual Next secures funding for 15 biofuel projects, reduces debt, and gains public support, positioning for strategic partnerships and expansion in methanol and biogas production.
10 February 2025
Velocys Appoints Matthew Viergutz as CEO
Viergutz, with 25+ years in process licensing, aims to boost tech deployment for reducing emissions. Velocys recently went private with $40MM investment for growth.
10 February 2025
Origin by Ocean Opens Demo Facility in Finland
The facility processes invasive algae into ingredients, bridging lab innovation to industrial scale, and sets the stage for a future biorefinery in Finland.
7 February 2025
EIB Funds Galp's Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects in Sines with €430M
EIB loans €430M for projects to decarbonize transport, producing renewable fuels and hydrogen, supporting EU climate goals and energy independence.
7 February 2025
bp and Iberdrola begin building Spain's largest green hydrogen plant
The project will create 500 jobs, use 25 local firms, and produce 2,800 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, cutting 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Completion is expected in 2026.
5 February 2025
Aluminerie Alouette Plans $1B Investment in Sept-Îles
Aluminerie Alouette seeks a long-term power deal to support modernization and decarbonization, ensuring economic and environmental benefits for Quebec.
5 February 2025
Power2X selects Worley for eFuels Rotterdam project
The project will produce e-SAF using green methanol, aiming to cut CO2 emissions. Worley will handle engineering to ensure efficient execution and risk mitigation.
3 February 2025
UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance
A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.
30 January 2025
Northvolt North America Leadership Change
Karen Chang and Jose Diaz are interim CEO and COO, respectively, during the leadership transition. Paolo Cerruti remains Chairman, supporting strategic growth and continuity.
29 January 2025
Bolton to build sustainable adhesives plant in Rheinmünster, Germany
Rheinmünster plant (operational by end-2027) will centralize production and logistics, increase automation and efficiency, reduce CO2 through electrification, and provide modern workplaces.
29 January 2025
Repsol to Invest €800 Million in Europe's First Renewable Methanol Plant
The plant will convert waste into renewable methanol, creating jobs and reducing CO2 emissions, with EU support for its innovative approach to decarbonizing transport.
28 January 2025
Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Collaborate on Biomass-Based SAF Production
The collaboration aims to develop SAF projects using biomass residues, leveraging joint technologies for commercial plants, licenses, and investments to meet aviation fuel demands.
23 January 2025
Perpetual Next Secures €30M Subsidy for Green Gas and CO2 Production
Perpetual Next expands its Moerdijk biogas plant to produce green gas and liquid CO2 for Dutch horticulture, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
22 January 2025
Tampereen Energia and Ren-Gas Partner on Carbon Utilization and Waste Heat
Carbon from waste-to-energy is used for e-methane production, with waste heat integrated into district heating, reducing emissions and fossil fuel use.
22 January 2025
LanzaJet Chooses Teesside for New SAF Facility
The new facility will produce 90,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cut emissions by 230,000 tonnes, create 30 jobs, and support the UK's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
21 January 2025
Topsoe to Provide Technology for SAF Project in Guangxi, China
Topsoe's technology will enable a plant in Guangxi to produce SAF and renewable diesel from used cooking oil, reducing CO2 emissions by 800,000 tons annually. Operations start in December 2026.
21 January 2025
Johnson Matthey tech chosen for major European e-methanol plant
Reolum's La Robla NE project in Spain will use eMERALD technology to produce e-methanol, aiding regional decarbonization and supported by the European Investment Bank.
19 January 2025
CARBIOS delays Longlaville plant construction by 6-9 months due to financing
Discussions with stakeholders continue; state aid pending EU approval. Cash reserves and strategic adjustments ensure financial stability. New interim CEO appointed.
16 January 2025
Ren-Gas Chooses MAN Energy Solutions for Tampere E-Methane Plant
MAN will supply a 50 MW methanation reactor for converting green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methane, supporting heavy transport and district heating in Tampere.
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