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18 November 2021
Arxada Invests CHF 20m in Czech Biotech Plant
The investment will enhance infrastructure, expand technological options, and increase formulation capacity to support a growing customer base and accelerate project development.
17 November 2021
Kemira Completes UK Water Treatment Chemicals Capacity Expansion
Annual production of ferric-based water treatment chemicals in Goole increased by 100,000 tons. Ellesmere Port's aluminum-based output rose by 30,000 tons. Total UK production exceeds 350,000 tons.
9 November 2021
DSM to Build Bovaer® Plant in Scotland
The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cows by 30%. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, it aims to help meet climate goals and boost Scotland's economy.
9 November 2021
Bayer to Start Nifedipine Production in Asturias
The Asturias plant will produce Nifedipine, moving production from Germany. The new line, approved in February, will be operational by end of 2021, with key officials attending the commissioning.
7 November 2021
Neste Secures EU Funding for Green Hydrogen Project at Porvoo Refinery
The EU Innovation Fund grants €88M for a green hydrogen and CO2 capture project in Finland, aiming to cut over 4M tons of CO2 emissions in 10 years and support carbon neutral production by 2035.
4 November 2021
ORLEN Południe Starts Green Glycol Production in Poland
The new unit in Trzebinia produces 30,000 tonnes of eco-friendly glycol annually, covering 75% of domestic demand. It includes Poland's first hydrogen hub and creates several dozen jobs.
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4 November 2021
Bunge to Build New Plant in Amsterdam Port
Bunge is investing €300M in a new sustainable facility in Amsterdam, replacing the Maasvlakte refinery. The plant will boost efficiency, cut energy use by 40%, and reduce CO2 emissions by 90% by 2030.
28 October 2021
Rosneft and Maire Tecnimont to Develop VGO Hydrocracking Complex in Ryazan
The project at Ryazan Refining includes design, equipment supply, construction, and commissioning. It aims to convert dark petroleum into Class 5 light products using efficient, eco-friendly technology.
28 October 2021
SABIC Confirms £850M Green Energy Investment at Wilton, UK
The investment will restart and convert the Wilton hydrocarbon cracker to hydrogen, creating 300 jobs and supporting thousands more, boosting Teesside's green energy sector.
27 October 2021
Elkem to Upgrade and Expand Roussillon Silicone Plant
The €36M investment will boost capacity by 20,000 metric tons, enhance productivity, and improve sustainability. Completion is expected in Q3 2023, supporting EMEA and Americas markets.
26 October 2021
PVS Starts New MECS® Converter and Steaming Equipment at Gent Sulfuric Acid Plant
The new 4-pass converter increases plant capacity to 300 mtpd and doubles steam output, reducing CO2 emissions by 11,700 tons annually. The project began in 2018 and overcame COVID-19 delays.
26 October 2021
MetalNRG and EQTEC to Restart Biomass Power Plant in Tuscany
The plant will convert local straw and wood waste into green energy, generating €2M annual revenue and €750K EBITDA. Full operation expected by Q2 2022 with a 20% unlevered IRR.
25 October 2021
Hydrogen Production Milestone in Teesside
The UK aims for net zero by 2050. Teesside's new hydrogen facility will cut CO2, create jobs, and support industrial decarbonization, with blue hydrogen as an immediate solution and green hydrogen as the future goal.
24 October 2021
Koyuncu Group Invests $150M in Chlorine Alkali Facility to Cut Turkey's Caustic Imports
The facility in Konya will produce caustic, chlorine, and more, employing 80 initially, with a focus on reducing imports and enhancing energy efficiency. Completion is expected by early 2022.
21 October 2021
Worley Supports Shell's Low-Carbon Fuels Project in Rotterdam
The project will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 2.8 million tonnes. Production starts in 2024, led from The Hague.
20 October 2021
Neste and Ravago to Form Joint Venture for Chemical Recycling in the Netherlands
The joint venture will build a facility in Vlissingen to recycle 55,000 tons of plastic waste annually, leveraging advanced liquefaction technology and aiming for global expansion. Regulatory approval pending.
20 October 2021
Air Liquide Expands Renewable Hydrogen Project in Port Jerome, France
The project will build a 200 MW electrolyzer, cutting 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by 2025. It supports a low-carbon hydrogen network in Normandy and has secured key EU and French funding.
19 October 2021
INEOS Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Koln
The project will cut Koln's carbon emissions by 120,000 tonnes annually, produce green ammonia and methanol, and support local sustainability. It has passed the first IPCEI selection phase.
18 October 2021
Sekab Invests SEK 100 Million in Green Chemical Production Expansion
The investment will boost production of renewable chemicals by over 30% by end of 2022, addressing rising demand for sustainable alternatives and enhancing profitability and product range.
18 October 2021
Sunfire secures €109M to advance green hydrogen technology
The investment will scale advanced electrolysis technologies, build gigafactories, and boost green hydrogen production to decarbonize industries and meet climate goals.
15 October 2021
Clariant Completes First Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania
The plant processes 250,000 tons of straw annually to produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol, reducing greenhouse gases and boosting local economy. Operational in Q4, it supports sustainable biofuels.
13 October 2021
Repsol and Portugal Sign €657M Investment for Sines Complex Expansion
The €657M investment will expand the Sines Industrial Complex with two new plants for recyclable polymeric materials, creating jobs and enhancing Portugal's industrial and economic landscape.
12 October 2021
Baerlocher Expands UK PVC Stabiliser Capacity
The Bury plant will boost its Calcium-based PVC stabiliser capacity by over 50% in 2022, supporting local demand and adapting to regulatory changes.
11 October 2021
Rock Tech Lithium to Build Europe's First Lithium Hydroxide Converter in Germany
Investment of €470M in Brandenburg to produce 24,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2024, supporting 500,000 EVs. Plant to employ 160, use renewable energy, and focus on battery recycling.
7 October 2021
Kellas to Develop Low Carbon Hydrogen Site in Teesside
H2NorthEast will produce 1GW of low carbon hydrogen, capturing 95% of CO2. It aims to create 1,200 construction jobs and 400 long-term roles, contributing to the UK's hydrogen and decarbonization goals.
7 October 2021
LUKOIL Upgrades Stavrolen Plant with Second Gas Processing Unit
The new unit will boost gas utilization to 5 bcm/year, increasing ethylene, polyethylene, and polypropylene production. This aligns with energy transition goals and benefits the Stavropol region economically.
6 October 2021
Shell and Pryme Partner on Plastic Waste to Chemicals Agreement
The agreement involves supplying pyrolysis oil from a Rotterdam plant, operational in 2022, with a second plant planned for 2024. It aims to enhance circular chemical production and plastic waste recycling.
6 October 2021
ExxonMobil Expands Carbon Capture in Scotland
The project aims to capture and store CO2 from the Fife Ethylene Plant, enhancing Scotland's emission reduction efforts. It builds on previous initiatives and includes significant infrastructure upgrades.
4 October 2021
ORLEN Unipetrol Expands Litvínov Steam Cracker Capacity
A new furnace will boost steam cracker output, supporting increased polyethylene and polypropylene production. The project uses advanced low-emission technology and follows recent capacity upgrades.
1 October 2021
TotalEnergies Expands Recycled Plastic Production in France
Doubling its capacity, the Normandy plant now produces 45,000 tons of recycled polypropylene annually, meeting demand from automotive and construction industries for sustainable polymers.
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