New Projects and Expansions news (page 8)

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  9 June 2026

  Moeve 2025 Environmental Statement for La Rábida and Palos

  Annual report shows €33.8m+ invested in environmental upgrades, 100% renewable power in 2025, major waste recovery and water-use cuts, plus EU funding for green hydrogen project.
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  9 June 2026

  QatarEnergy discovers oil at Merlin-1X offshore Namibia

  Merlin-1X in PEL 0039 shows light oil, good reservoir quality and limited associated gas; it is the tenth well drilled under the licence.
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  9 June 2026

  DuPont MemCor MBR chosen for Riverstone WRRF upgrade

  MemCor MBR will provide 24.8 MLD average (86 MLD peak) capacity using 2,592 MemPulse B50 modules for the Riverstone WRRF upgrade in Sydney’s North West.
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  9 June 2026

  Plenitude commissions 330 MW Renopool PV plant in Spain

  Southern 200 MW block started operations, completing the 330 MW Renopool complex in Extremadura; the site uses bifacial modules and targets about 670 GWh/year.
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  9 June 2026

  ProLogium and OPmobility to co-develop solid‑state EV battery modules

  Testing of solid‑state cells, module design and aligned test protocols to translate 900 Wh/L cell metrics into OEM‑ready EV modules.
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  9 June 2026

  European Commission launches €1.5bn Battery Booster Facility

  Mobilises up to €1.5bn from ETS revenues as interest‑free loans to scale EV battery cell production in the EEA; call opens Q3 2026.

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  9 June 2026

  PureCycle & Innovia Films produce white, cavitated BOPP using PureFive Choice™ recycled PP

  White, cavitated BOPP film made with >40% post‑consumer recycled polypropylene showed virgin‑like processing and comparable mechanical, barrier and sealing performance.
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  9 June 2026

  EIF backs Yield Lab Europe €100m agrifood fund, 30% for Ireland

  €25m anchor aims to mobilise €100m for Seed/Series A agrifood tech; 30% earmarked for Ireland. Article 9 SFDR fund with 90% climate/environment target.
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  9 June 2026

  European eSAF Coalition — Arcadia eFuels, INERATEC, Norsk e‑Fuel, SkyNRG, ZAFFRA

  Five companies urge EU, national governments and NATO to prioritise electro‑SAF for Europe’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and defence readiness.
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  9 June 2026

  Covestro Bayblend T85X R35 CQ (35% PCR PC/ABS) adopted for Lexus ES interiors

  35% post-consumer recycled PC/ABS approved for visible Lexus ES interior parts; material claims 25% lower CO2e GWP vs fossil-based alternatives and was co-developed with Toyota and Kojima.
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  9 June 2026

  thyssenkrupp Uhde wins pre‑FEEDs for Fuella’s 2×400 ktpa green ammonia projects in Brazil

  Pre‑FEEDs will optimise concept and integration for two 400 ktpa renewable‑powered ammonia plants at Pecém and Açu, covering electrolysis, balance of plant and ammonia offloading.
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  9 June 2026

  Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos form Rebound JV to build 160,000 t/y Alcohol‑to‑Jet SAF at Dunkirk

  JV to develop a 160,000 t/y Alcohol‑to‑Jet SAF plant at Port of Dunkirk; partners will fund development, run pre‑FEED/FEED and seek FID after permitting, feedstock and offtake agreements.
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  9 June 2026

  PTT Global Chemical positions Map Ta Phut as regional hub for high‑value, low‑carbon businesses with Toray and Mitsubishi

  Turning agricultural residues into bio‑based chemicals; trialled at 50,000‑L fermentation scale; pilot‑scale bio muconic and adipic acid targeted by 2028; pathway to 100% bio‑based nylon 6,6 and expanded market access.
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  8 June 2026

  Gas Malaysia, Tokyo Gas and VTTI to develop 6 MTPA FSRU regasification terminal in Yan, Kedah

  Offshore FSRU regasification terminal proposed off Pulau Bunting to add an LNG entry point in northern Peninsular Malaysia; capacity up to 6 MTPA and estimated cost RM2–3bn; project advancing toward FID.
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  8 June 2026

  Honeywell expands OT Cybersecurity Suite with AI monitoring and secure media controls

  Adds five OT security capabilities — AI monitoring, secure media scanning, data diode, Cyber GRC automation and a managed OT SOC — for manufacturing, energy and critical infrastructure.
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  8 June 2026

  Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG sign LOI for 2 mtpa Canadian LNG supply

  LOI outlines a 2 mtpa long-term LNG purchase, with first volumes possible in 2032 from a proposed 12 mtpa BC floating export facility designed for low emissions.
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  8 June 2026

  Iberdrola (Neoenergia) to invest €4.5bn in Bahia power networks to 2030

  Nearly €4.5bn (25bn reais) planned for Bahia to 2030 to expand, modernise and digitalise networks and connect new industries with 54 substations and extensive HV/MV lines.
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  8 June 2026

  PETRONAS and Eni form Searah JV to boost regional energy security

  50:50 JV combines 19 gas assets across Malaysia and Indonesia, targets 300k→500k boe/d and plans $20bn investment backed by a $6bn credit facility.
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  8 June 2026

  Siemens and Infineon partner to add CoolSiC SiC modules to SENTRON 3QD2 breakers

  SiC power modules boost semiconductor circuit breakers for faster, denser, more reliable protection in data centers, factories and battery storage.
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  8 June 2026

  Technip Energies wins EPCIC contract for Coral Norte FLNG with JGC and Samsung Heavy

  Coral Norte FLNG will produce ~3.6 Mtpa, doubling the Coral hub to 7 Mtpa and placing Mozambique among Africa’s top three LNG producers.
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  8 June 2026

  ORLEN launches small‑scale LNG and bioLNG market demand survey

  Survey collects customer forecasts on volumes, delivery points and fuel-use models to shape future small‑scale LNG/bioLNG infrastructure and commercial offers; open until end of June.
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  8 June 2026

  AGC Biologics to develop and manufacture KTP-001 (rhMMP-7) for Teikoku Pharma

  Microbial process development and GMP clinical manufacturing of rhMMP‑7 for intradiscal injection; cell bank moved from Heidelberg to Chiba; intended as a lumbar disc herniation treatment.
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  5 June 2026

  Röhm opens Bay City MMA plant as LiMA technology reaches full industrial scale

  Proprietary LiMA process reaches full industrial scale; Bay City becomes North America’s first C2‑based MMA site with 250,000 tpa capacity and enhanced sustainability measures.
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  5 June 2026

  Honeywell sets June timetable for Aerospace spin-off and 1-for-2 reverse split

  Record date June 15; distribution expected June 29 with one new share per two held; new Nasdaq ticker for Aerospace; concurrent 1-for-2 reverse split reduces outstanding and authorized shares.
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  5 June 2026

  Eni awarded exploration Block A1 offshore The Gambia

  Petroleum Exploration Development and Production License signed for a 1,300 km² deepwater block (1,250–3,300 m) on an Atlantic margin with proven hydrocarbon discoveries.
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  5 June 2026

  Clariant expands Daya Bay capacity and extends Exolit™ OP range for e-mobility

  CHF 100 million Daya Bay expansion with second line operational in November; new halogen-free PBT Exolit OP grades for 800V+ e-mobility; ATO-free options and AP 422 A (melamine <0.1%).
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  5 June 2026

  WuXi Biologics completes topping‑out of modular drug‑product facility at Singapore CRDMO Hub

  Modular DP facility in Tuas topped out; 30,000 sqm, adds 120,000 L capacity and targets ~100 million PFS/vial units per year with operations slated for 2027.
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  4 June 2026

  SONATRACH launches Algerian segment construction of Trans‑Saharan Gas Pipeline

  Construction began in Aoulef for the Algerian pipeline segment, routed alongside the Trans‑Saharan Road to Hassi R’Mel and tied into Algeria’s national gas network and export infrastructure.
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  4 June 2026

  LBC Vlissingen’s Green Energy Hub plans for ammonia, hydrogen and CO₂

  Plans for a Green Energy Hub at Sloehaven to import and store green ammonia, convert ammonia to hydrogen, and provide CO₂ storage; integration with regional infrastructure.
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  4 June 2026

  Sasol invests €60 million to expand Brunsbüttel advanced alumina and specialty materials

  €60m project to debottleneck alumina assets for spherical, high‑purity applications; approvals secured and start-up targeted around 2029.