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21 September 2022
EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"
The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
21 September 2022
Air Products to Build Second Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam
The new plant, operational by 2025, will double Europe's liquid hydrogen capacity, meeting high-tech and mobility market demands, and aiding in the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles.
19 September 2022
ADM Opens New Soy Protein Extrusion Facility in Serbia
The new facility in Serbia boosts non-GMO soy protein production, meeting high demand in Europe and supporting the growing meat alternatives market in the EMEA region.
17 September 2022
Evonik Expands Additive Capacity for Paints
Evonik boosts capacity for TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus thickeners to meet rising demand and enhance global supply security.
14 September 2022
Topsoe and First Ammonia Partner for Largest Zero-Emission Ammonia Production
The agreement reserves 5GW of SOEC capacity to produce green ammonia, displacing 5 BCM of natural gas and cutting 13 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Initial 500MW plants in Germany and the US by 2025.
14 September 2022
Mura and Dow to Build Europe’s Largest Advanced Recycling Facility in Germany
The facility in Germany will recycle 120KTA of plastic by 2025, contributing to 600KTA by 2030. It aims to reduce reliance on virgin feedstocks and support a circular economy.
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8 September 2022
thyssenkrupp to Build Germany's Largest Low-CO2 Steel Plant
The new plant will cost over €2 billion, cut CO2 emissions by 3.5 million tons, and produce 2.5 million tons of low-CO2 steel annually, starting in 2026. The project supports national and EU climate goals.
8 September 2022
Cummins Expands Belgium Electrolyzer Capacity to 1 GW with IPCEI Support
With IPCEI support, Cummins will enhance its Belgium factory to produce 1 GW of PEM electrolyzers, boosting green hydrogen production and supporting global decarbonization efforts.
8 September 2022
Merck Invests €130 Million to Expand Manufacturing in Molsheim, France
The investment will boost single-use assembly production, create 800 jobs by 2028, and support growth in novel therapies and vaccines, aligning with sustainability goals and global expansion plans.
7 September 2022
CropEnergies Acquires 50% Stake in Syclus
The €1.8M investment aims to develop a plant for renewable ethylene production from ethanol, targeting 100,000 tonnes annually by 2026, supporting defossilisation and sustainability goals.
5 September 2022
BASF and ARCUS Partner to Produce Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste
The agreement enables the supply of pyrolysis oil for BASF's Ccycled™ products, supporting circular economy goals and reducing CO2 emissions by recycling non-mechanically recycled plastic waste.
2 September 2022
Calibre Acquires RheinPerChemie from Evonik
The acquisition expands Calibre's presence in Europe, making it a global persulphates supplier. The move enhances electrochemical capabilities and customer service across diverse markets.
1 September 2022
Topsoe Approves Construction of World's Largest SOEC Electrolyzer Plant
The new plant in Herning will have a 500 MW capacity, expandable to 5 GW. It aims to boost green fuel production and decarbonization, with construction starting in late 2022.
1 September 2022
BASF, SABIC, and Linde Begin Construction of Electrically Heated Steam Cracker Plant
The plant will use 6 MW of renewable energy to cut CO2 emissions by 90%. Funded by the German government, it aims to start in 2023, testing direct and indirect electric heating methods.
30 August 2022
Air Products and ABP Partner on UK's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Facility
The facility will import green ammonia to produce hydrogen, decarbonizing transport and industry. It aims to cut 580,000 tonnes of emissions annually and create 3,000 jobs, supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
29 August 2022
MetaboGen and BioGaia Open Pilot Plant for New Bacterial Strains in Sweden
The new pilot plant in Eslöv will enable controlled fermentation and manufacturing of next-gen probiotic strains, supporting clinical studies and product development for commercialization.
29 August 2022
Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement
Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
29 August 2022
UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna
The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
27 August 2022
Chevron Expands Lower Carbon Feedstock Project in Emden, Germany
The Emden biorefinery expansion adds a pretreatment system to use diverse feedstocks for biodiesel, supporting low-carbon fuel production. Completion is expected by late 2023.
26 August 2022
INEOS Phenol Acquires Mitsui Phenols Singapore, Expands Capacity by 1 Million Tonnes
The acquisition adds 1 million tonnes capacity, enhances global customer support, and opens new markets in Asia, with completion expected in Q1 2023.
25 August 2022
Greenergy Boosts Amsterdam Biodiesel Production
Production up 25% with upgraded pre-treatment for diverse waste oils. Supports transport decarbonisation and future biofuel demand. Port of Amsterdam highlights its role in sustainable transition.
25 August 2022
BASF and enviaM Launch Solar Farm in Germany
A new solar farm with 52,000 photovoltaic modules will supply 10% of the Schwarzheide site's electricity needs, supporting BASF's sustainability goals and regional climate targets.
23 August 2022
MSD Ireland Expands Carlow Site
Over 100 new jobs will be created as a new facility for next-gen oncology biologics begins construction, operational by 2025, adding to the existing 530 staff and 700 construction roles.
23 August 2022
EverWind and Uniper Sign MOU for Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia
The MOU secures 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, advancing Nova Scotia's green hydrogen hub, supporting decarbonization in Germany, and fostering Canada-Germany energy collaboration.
18 August 2022
Cellforce Begins Construction of Battery Cell Production Site in Germany
Construction starts on a new site in Mahden for developing and producing high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, with pilot production set for 2024. The project receives €60 million in funding.
16 August 2022
St1 to Build Biogas Refinery in Borås, Sweden
Construction starts in autumn, with operations by end of 2023. The project, supported by Klimatklivet, will upgrade and liquefy biogas from food waste and sewage sludge for distribution in the Nordics.
16 August 2022
Sasol Chemicals to Double Green Steam Use at German Facility
The new biomass cogeneration plant will supply 70,000 MWh of steam annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons and producing 90,000 MWh of sustainable electricity by 2025.
12 August 2022
Petrofac Begins Modernisation at Mažeikiai Refinery
A ceremony in Lithuania marked the start of constructing a new Residue Conversion Unit, enhancing the refinery's capacity and environmental standards, crucial for regional energy security.
12 August 2022
Abbott Invests €430 Million in Irish Diabetes Operations
New greenfield facility in Kilkenny and expansion in Donegal will create 1,000 jobs, supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
12 August 2022
CATL to Build Second European Battery Plant in Hungary
The new 100 GWh plant in Debrecen will supply European automakers, use renewable energy, and explore local partnerships for battery materials, enhancing CATL's global network and e-mobility efforts.
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