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30 August 2023
Plastic Energy Launches Pilot Plant at UK R&D Labs
The pilot plant will enhance chemical recycling technology, optimize TACOIL™ production, and support scaling projects from lab to commercial scale.
30 August 2023
Bayer invests EUR 220 million in Monheim R&D facility
The new facility will focus on developing sustainable crop protection solutions, enhancing safety, and leveraging AI, with completion expected by 2026.
24 August 2023
Mercer Inaugurates Lignin Center at Rosenthal Pulp Mill, Germany
The new Lignin Center in Germany, supported by Thuringian funds, aims to utilize wood resources fully, producing high-quality lignin for various industries, promoting bioeconomy and reducing fossil dependence.
24 August 2023
Northvolt and EMR Open EV Battery Recycling Facility in Hamburg
A new Hamburg facility recycles 10,000 tonnes of EV batteries annually, supporting Europe's circular supply chain and reducing raw material imports. Opened by Hamburg's First Mayor on August 24.
23 August 2023
Northvolt secures $1.2 billion as first energy storage systems roll out
The $1.2B funding extends a previous $1.1B note, attracting major investors. Northvolt's new plant in Poland assembles battery systems, with customer deliveries expected later this year.
21 August 2023
Grupa Azoty to Build New Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Tarnów
The new plant will enhance production efficiency, reduce energy consumption by 250,000 GJ annually, lower operating costs, and improve environmental impact, with completion expected by Q4 2025.
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17 August 2023
ABB and Northvolt to Electrify World's Largest Battery Recycling Facility
The facility will process 125,000 tons of batteries annually, supporting Northvolt's gigafactory. ABB will provide electrification to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Operations start in 2023.
16 August 2023
Covestro to Build Pilot Plant for Polycarbonate Chemical Recycling in Leverkusen
A new process for recycling polycarbonates into monomers is being piloted, aiming to replace fossil raw materials and meet high-quality standards for applications like automotive and electronics.
15 August 2023
Leuna100 Project: Green Methanol Pilot at Leuna Chemical Complex
The Leuna100 project aims to produce scalable green methanol for shipping and aviation using a new catalysis process, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport.
15 August 2023
BASF Expands Dispersant Production in Turkey
Doubling production capacity for water-soluble dispersants in Turkey to support detergent, cleaning, and chemical industries in EMEA by Q3 2023, enhancing supply flexibility and reliability.
3 August 2023
TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, and Others Invest in Zhero Europe's Green Energy Projects
Zhero Europe secures investment to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Europe and Africa, focusing on wind, solar, and green molecules to accelerate the energy transition.
1 August 2023
Li-Cycle Begins Operations at First European Battery Recycling Facility in Germany
The new facility in Magdeburg processes up to 30,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material annually, using eco-friendly technology. It supports Europe's largest battery market and creates 50 new jobs.
1 August 2023
UPM Biochemicals Acquires SunCoal Industries
The acquisition integrates unique technology for renewable functional fillers, enhancing UPM's biorefining capabilities and supporting growth in sustainable chemicals and materials.
1 August 2023
BMWK and EU Commission Advance Hydrogen Power Plant Strategy
Progress made on hydrogen power plants; consultation phase to follow. Key steps include tendering 8.8 GW new plants and 15 GW convertible plants by 2035, aiming for a climate-neutral power sector.
1 August 2023
WACKER Boosts HCl Production for Semiconductors in Germany
The Burghausen site now produces more ultrapure hydrogen chloride for semiconductor etching and cleaning, meeting high purity standards and addressing increased demand.
27 July 2023
Global Bioenergies Expands Isobutene Plant Plans in France
The new plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of isobutene annually, targeting cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuel markets. Construction schedules will be released by the end of 2023.
26 July 2023
HAROPA PORT and Engie to Build Major Renewable Fuels Platform in Le Havre, France
Two projects will produce biomethane, e-kerosene, e-naphtha, and e-hydrogen using local biomass and CO₂. Scheduled for 2027, they aim to cut CO₂ emissions and support shipping and air transport.
24 July 2023
gr3n and Intecsa Industrial to Build Spain's First Microwave-Assisted PET Depolymerization Plant
The new plant will produce 40,000 tons of virgin-like PET by 2027, using innovative recycling technology to process various PET waste, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
24 July 2023
Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon for European Expansion
The acquisition secures a silane supply, supports European operations, and aims to expand the workforce and establish new offices, enhancing the global battery supply chain and supporting EU decarbonization.
20 July 2023
Finnish Energy Companies Collaborate on Industrial Hydrogen Valley
The project aims to develop hydrogen infrastructure, storage, and transmission in Uusimaa, supporting Finland's carbon neutrality goals and fostering industrial investment opportunities.
20 July 2023
Clariant's MegaMax® Catalyst Selected for World's Largest E-Methanol Plant
The plant in Denmark will produce 32,000 tons of e-methanol annually, with a significant portion allocated to Maersk. The catalyst ensures high activity and stability in CO2-to-methanol conversion.
19 July 2023
ENE Secures 35.78-hectare Lease for Lithium Plant in Cáceres
The 35-year lease costs 2.1M euros and covers a third of the project area. The plant will produce 100,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, creating over 1,000 jobs and aiding the energy transition.
19 July 2023
Tata Group to Build UK Battery Gigafactory
The £4 billion investment will produce 40GW of battery cells annually from 2026, supporting electric mobility and renewable energy. The project aims for 100% clean power and includes battery recycling.
15 July 2023
Stora Enso Announces Restructuring for Competitiveness and Profitability
Plans include closing several production sites, reducing 1,150 jobs, and improving EBIT by EUR 110 million annually. Change negotiations will follow local regulations.
11 July 2023
SABIC, Plastic Energy, Siemer, and Landbell Collaborate on Advanced Recycling in Geleen
A new plant in Geleen will process pre-sorted plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for circular polymer production, advancing the circular economy for plastics.
11 July 2023
ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation
The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
11 July 2023
Lhyfe and Perl Develop 70 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Saarland
A 70 MW green hydrogen plant in Perl, Saarland, will deliver 30 tons/day via the mosaHYc network, aiding industrial decarbonization and regional economic growth. Construction starts in 2027.
6 July 2023
Mitsui Invests in Denmark's First e-Methanol Business
Mitsui acquires 49% of MidCo, which produces low-carbon e-methanol from green hydrogen and CO2. Production starts in 2024, with sales agreements in place. Mitsui aims to enhance competitiveness and collaboration.
6 July 2023
Lhyfe to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Site in Epinal, France
Selected by Epinal Urban Community, Lhyfe will build a green hydrogen site by 2027, targeting transport and industry, enhancing local industrial ecology, pending permits and investments.
4 July 2023
HyCC Contracts McPhy and Technip Energies for Green Hydrogen Plant in the Netherlands
HyCC's Djewels project in Delfzijl will use McPhy's electrolysers and Technip Energies' design to produce 3,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, aiding European decarbonization and climate goals.
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