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31 May 2022
Nippon Shokubai and Arkema Partner to Mass-Produce LiFSI Electrolyte Salts in France
The partnership aims to mass-produce ultrapure LiFSI electrolyte salts for electric vehicle batteries, enhancing performance and supporting Europe's battery value chain. Production starts by end-2025.
24 May 2022
Xycle to Begin Building Plastic Recycling Plant in 2024
The plant will convert 21,000 tons of plastic into raw materials annually, aiming for global expansion. It reduces CO2 emissions and fossil raw material use in the chemical industry.
24 May 2022
WACKER Expands Silicone Rubber Production in US and Germany
To meet rising demand, significant capacity expansions for liquid and high-consistency silicone rubber are planned globally, with investments over €100 million and new sites in India, Czech Republic, and Japan.
23 May 2022
Topsoe to Build Largest Electrolyzer Plant in Denmark
The new plant in Herning will produce 500 MW of electrolyzers annually, scalable to 5 GW, operational by 2024. It aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors and support EU energy independence.
23 May 2022
Merck Invests €440 Million to Expand Manufacturing in Cork, Ireland
The investment will boost membrane and filtration manufacturing, create 370 jobs by 2027, and support novel therapies, vaccines, and diagnostics, aligning with sustainability goals.
20 May 2022
Circa and Valmet Partner to Scale Biochemical Production
The partnership aims to optimize the Furacell™ process, targeting 80 ktpa Cyrene™ production by 2030, leveraging Valmet's expertise in biomass-to-energy solutions and plant automation.
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18 May 2022
Covestro Starts Desmodur® 15 Production Line in Barcelona
The new line meets rising demand for high-performance elastomers, supports global supply, and operates on renewable energy. It aids growth in high-end applications and Vulkollan® licensee development.
16 May 2022
Jervois Boosts Cobalt Refining in Finland
Jervois is starting a Bankable Feasibility Study to double cobalt refining capacity in Kokkola, Finland, to meet global demand and enhance recycling efforts.
16 May 2022
Europe's Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Opens in Norway
The plant processes 12,000 tonnes of EV batteries annually, recovering up to 95% of materials. Expansion aims for 70,000 tonnes by 2025 and 300,000 by 2030, supporting sustainable battery recycling.
12 May 2022
Valmet to Supply BioPower Plant and BioTrac System to ORLEN Poludnie in Poland
Valmet will provide technology for a bioethanol plant in Poland, including a BioTrac system and a BioPower CHP plant. The project supports ORLEN's biofuels market growth and EU bio-additives targets.
12 May 2022
Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Teesside, UK
A new lithium hydroxide plant in Teesside will process low-carbon feedstocks for Europe's battery market, aiming for 96,000tpa production by 2030, with commercial output expected by Q4 2024.
11 May 2022
AMG Lithium Breaks Ground on Germany's First Lithium Hydroxide Plant
The plant will supply Europe's battery industry with high-purity lithium hydroxide, starting with 20,000 MT annually and expandable to 100,000 MT. This supports electromobility and energy storage trends.
4 May 2022
INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant
The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
4 May 2022
BASF Expands Methane Sulfonic Acid Production in Germany
Increased global demand for methane sulfonic acid drives production expansion to 50,000 metric tons annually at Ludwigshafen. MSA is a biodegradable, high-performance acid used in various industries.
4 May 2022
INEOS and SGN Launch Hydrogen Network Trial in Scotland
The trial at Grangemouth will test repurposing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen, aiming to support a low-cost, low-disruption hydrogen system for UK homes and businesses.
4 May 2022
Volkswagen and SEAT to Invest 10 Billion Euros in Spain's Electrification
The investment will fund a battery Gigafactory in Valencia, electric vehicle production, and a supplier ecosystem. A photovoltaic plant will supply green energy to the Gigafactory.
3 May 2022
Altris to Produce Cathode Material in Sandviken, Sweden
The new facility, Ferrum, will produce 2000 metric tonnes of sustainable sodium-ion battery cathode material annually, with production starting in early 2023.
3 May 2022
Alco Bio Fuel and Partners Invest in Second CO2 Capture Line in Ghent
The new CO2 capture line in Ghent increases annual CO2 capture by 60%, totaling 160,000 tons. The captured CO2 is reused in various industries, reducing fossil CO2 emissions by the same amount.
28 April 2022
Keliber Receives Permit for Lithium Plant in Kokkola
The plant will convert spodumene concentrate to battery-grade lithium hydroxide for EV batteries. Construction starts this summer, with production set for 2024.
27 April 2022
MOL and Plug Power to Build Major Green Hydrogen Plant in Hungary
The new plant will produce 1,600 tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing 25,000 tons of CO2. It supports carbon neutrality goals and energy independence, operational by 2023.
25 April 2022
Enova Grants NOK 10 Million to INOVYN's Hydrogen Project in Norway
The project will build a 20MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 22,000 tonnes. Enova's support aids innovation and aims for a 30% emission reduction by 2030.
22 April 2022
Covestro Expands TPU Film Production in Germany
Investing millions, the Bomlitz site will boost TPU film capacity to meet global demand, enhance sustainability, and switch to green electricity by 2023, creating new jobs and focusing on bio-based products.
22 April 2022
European Consortium Announces €1 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Portugal
The project in Sines will use 500MW of electrolysis to produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating 200+ jobs and supporting Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy.
21 April 2022
Groningen Seaports Invests €43.7M in Oosterhorn-Zuid Development
The €43.7M investment will develop Oosterhorn-Zuid to meet growing industrial demand, support sustainable growth, and boost regional employment. Many companies have already reserved land.
20 April 2022
Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl
The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
19 April 2022
Hungarian Mayor Visits SEMCORP's Debrecen Factory Under Construction
The factory, focused on lithium-ion battery separators, is progressing as planned with strong local support, creating 440 jobs. Initial hiring targets administrative staff and technicians.
19 April 2022
Chimcomplex Invests in Green Technology for Eco-Friendly Polyols in Romania
The project, co-financed by Innovation Norway, aims to enhance competitiveness by producing eco-friendly polyols, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting circular economy principles over 22 months.
19 April 2022
Morssinkhof - Rymoplast Invests €30M to Expand Film Recycling in Germany
A new 8,700 m² facility in Markranstädt will recycle 30,000 tonnes of plastic film annually, create 45 jobs, and enhance regional growth and sustainability. Completion expected by Q1 2023.
15 April 2022
Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden
A feasibility study for a chemical recycling unit in Stenungsund, Sweden aims to enhance plastics circularity by integrating chemically recycled feedstock, with operations expected to start in 2024.
13 April 2022
Galp and Northvolt to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Setúbal
Setúbal's new plant will produce 28,000-35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2026, creating 200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs with a €700 million investment.
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