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1 June 2023
Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build PET Biorecycling Plant in France
The joint venture will invest €230M to construct a PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with plans to start construction by end of 2023 and commission by 2025.
30 May 2023
Plug Power Expands into Finland's Green Hydrogen Market with PEM Electrolyzer and Liquefaction Technology
Plug plans three green hydrogen plants in Finland, producing 850 TPD by 2030. Projects will support ammonia, green steel, and local mobility, creating 1,000 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs.
30 May 2023
ACC Opens First Gigafactory in France
The first production unit will be operational by end of 2023. The factory will create 2,000 jobs by 2030, recycle 90% of its waste, and source materials responsibly.
23 May 2023
Yara to Build Specialty Fertilizer Plant in Yorkshire
The new plant will double production capacity for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants, enhancing yields and quality, with nearly all output exported globally by end of 2025.
22 May 2023
Greenalia and P2X-Europe Partner on eFuel Project in Galicia
The Breogán project will produce sustainable aviation fuel using green hydrogen and biogenic CO2 in Galicia, aiming for 20,000 tonnes of synthetic hydrocarbons annually.
22 May 2023
thyssenkrupp nucera and H2 Green Steel to Build Major Electrolysis Plant in Sweden
The agreement secures over 700MW capacity for a large-scale electrolysis plant in Boden, Sweden, using alkaline water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen for steel production.
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22 May 2023
OMV Petrom Secures NPRR Funding for Green Hydrogen Production in Romania
The project will build a 20 MW hydrogen production capacity at the Petrobrazi refinery, powered by renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions by 70%. Completion is expected in 2025.
15 May 2023
FDE Discovers Natural Hydrogen in Lorraine Basin, France
Significant natural hydrogen concentrations found in Eastern France. Permit application submitted for further exploration and potential local production in the Grand-Est region.
15 May 2023
TotalEnergies Launches Largest European Battery Storage Project in Antwerp
The 25 MW, 75 MWh battery project at Antwerp refinery will stabilize the grid, support renewable energy integration, and enhance TotalEnergies' presence in Belgium's electricity value chain.
15 May 2023
Trinseo Opens Polycarbonate Dissolution Pilot Facility in Terneuzen
The new facility advances sustainability goals by recycling polycarbonate from mixed materials without pre-treatment, aiding in Trinseo's 2030 targets and enhancing R&D capabilities.
12 May 2023
ProLogium to Build €5.2b Battery Gigafactory in France
The €5.2b investment in Dunkirk will create 3,000 direct jobs, support EU's energy transition, and enhance local supply chains with advanced solid-state battery production and R&D.
11 May 2023
Eastman Secures Feedstock for French Molecular Recycling Facility
Eastman has secured over 80% of the feedstock for its French molecular recycling facility, partnering with Citeo, Paprec, and Interzero. The facility will recycle 200,000 metric tonnes annually by 2026.
10 May 2023
Messer to Launch CO2 Recycling Plant in Austria Using BASF Technology
A new CO2 recovery plant will refine CO2 to food grade, enhancing supply reliability in Western Austria and surrounding regions, using energy-efficient, sustainable technology.
8 May 2023
ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn to Develop Major Renewable Hydrogen Project in Sweden
The SoutH2Port project in Sweden will produce 240 tons of hydrogen daily, powered by offshore wind, aiding decarbonization and creating jobs. ABB will optimize integration with automation and digital tech.
8 May 2023
WACKER Acquires ADL Biopharma to Boost Biotechnology Business
The acquisition expands fermentation capacity by 2,000 cubic meters, enhances recovery and purification processes, and aims to grow customer relationships in food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors.
5 May 2023
INEOS Inovyn Invests in 90,000-Panel Solar Farm to Cut CO2 Emissions in Belgium
The solar farm will supply 57,000 MWh annually, cutting 14,000 tonnes of CO2. It's part of a plan to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
5 May 2023
Dexcom to Build First European Plant in Galway, Ireland
The new facility in Galway will create up to 1,000 high-skilled jobs, supported by the Irish Government, and focus on automated, green technologies for continuous glucose monitoring.
4 May 2023
OQ Chemicals Opens New Pilot Plant for Customized Esters in Germany
The new pilot plant in Oberhausen produces small quantities of esters tailored to customer needs, bridging the gap between lab and large-scale production, enhancing R&D and innovation in Oxo Performance Chemicals.
3 May 2023
INEOS Inovyn and HyMove to Enhance Hydrogen Transport in Eastern France
New hydrogen systems and distribution network to decarbonize transport in Eastern France by 2026, supporting national emission targets and creating jobs in hydrogen technology.
3 May 2023
Neste Advances Renewable Hydrogen Project in Porvoo
The project moves to basic engineering, with production potentially starting in 2026. It aims to replace fossil-based hydrogen and generate renewable heat for district heating.
2 May 2023
Air Liquide and Holcim Partner to Decarbonize Belgian Cement Plant
The project will use CryocapTM technology to cut CO2 emissions by 1.1 million tons annually, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. The captured CO2 will be stored offshore via Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub.
27 April 2023
Fortum Opens Europe's Largest Battery Recycling Facility in Finland
The new facility uses hydrometallurgical technology to recycle 95% of valuable metals from batteries, meeting EU regulations and supporting sustainable battery production with low CO2 emissions.
26 April 2023
Petrofac Wins EPC Contract for Mažeikiai Refinery Upgrade
The project, under €200M, includes design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of new facilities to enhance cleaner fuel production and operational efficiency at the Mažeikiai Refinery.
25 April 2023
German Companies Collaborate on Hydrogen Grid
The alliance aims to connect Wilhelmshaven's hydrogen import and production with industrial centers in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, supporting Germany's climate-neutral goals by 2045.
25 April 2023
Cepsa Awards Técnicas Reunidas Engineering Contract for 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva
The plant will produce 500,000 tons of renewable diesel and SAF annually, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90%. The project involves over 180 experts and 500,000 hours of work.
24 April 2023
Norwegian and Norsk e-Fuel to Build E-Fuel Plant in Mosjøen
The new plant will produce sustainable aviation fuels, aiming for a 45% emissions reduction by 2030. The project will use renewable energy and recycled CO2, starting production by 2026.
21 April 2023
Veolia to Operate Turkey's First Waste-to-Energy Plant
The Istanbul plant processes 1.1M tonnes of waste annually, saving 1.5M tonnes of CO2 and generating 560,000 MWh of electricity, aiding Turkey's 2053 carbon neutrality goal.
19 April 2023
INERATEC Breaks Ground on E-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
Starting in 2024, the plant will produce 2,500 tons of e-fuels annually using CO2 and green hydrogen, contributing to climate goals and advancing sustainable mobility in aviation and shipping.
18 April 2023
Nippon Gases to Build CO2 Plant in Germany
A new plant in Zörbig will purify and liquefy biogenic CO2, reducing transport emissions and enhancing supply security. The project supports sustainability and promotes workforce diversity.
17 April 2023
Pilot Electrolyzer in Herne: Green Hydrogen for Wind Energy
A pilot project in Herne aims to produce green hydrogen for wind turbine materials, reducing CO2 emissions. Funded by the German Federal Ministry, it tests new electrolysis technology until mid-2025.
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