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3 October 2025
Dow to Close Polyols Plant in Tertre, Belgium, in Strategic Shift to Rationalize European Assets
Dow will shut its Tertre plant by Q1 2026 due to high costs, weak demand, and competition. This is part of a broader strategy to optimize European operations and improve profitability.
3 October 2025
Tengizchevroil Sponsors 2025 KAZENERGY Forum in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Energy Week 2025 focused on energy security, tech innovation, and international cooperation, marking KAZENERGY Association's 20th anniversary.
3 October 2025
UPM Ends Kaukas Paper Production, Completes Employee Consultations
Paper machine 1 in Kaukas will close in Q4, reducing personnel by 220 and production by 300,000 tonnes. Pulp, timber, biofuels, and R&D at Kaukas continue. An after-care team is in place.
2 October 2025
Eni Finalizes Investment for Mozambique's Coral North Project
The Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique aims to boost LNG production to over 7MTPA by 2028, enhancing economic growth and job creation.
2 October 2025
Integra Plastics Upgrades to Recycled Polypropylene with Borcycle M Technology
Integra's facility will produce premium recycled polypropylene by 2025, increasing capacity and supporting sustainable solutions for packaging, mobility, and appliances.
2 October 2025
Green Carbon Development Chooses Axens Vegan® for Texas Renewable Fuels Facility
The Jasper project will use Vegan® technology to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel, enhancing carbon abatement in transportation.
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1 October 2025
Terumo Completes Acquisition of WuXi Biologics Plant in Germany
The acquisition enhances Terumo's CDMO capabilities, expanding services in Europe and the US, focusing on injectable treatments and leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies.
30 September 2025
Moeve Projects €1.2bn Clean CCS EBITDA for 2025
Moeve's Q3 2025 shows strong cash flow, energy transition focus, and SAF initiatives, with net debt reduced and robust refining margins.
30 September 2025
EnviTec Biogas Reports Stable H1 2025 Performance Amid Market Challenges
H1 2025 saw steady Own Plant Operation, but Plant Construction faced setbacks. Strategic investments and acquisitions aim to boost future growth.
30 September 2025
LyondellBasell Earns Nissan Supply Chain Award
Recognized for agility, LYB adapted supply routes between the U.S. and Mexico, ensuring Nissan's manufacturing continuity during disruptions, exemplifying customer-focused supply chain excellence.
30 September 2025
Statkraft Sells District Heating Business to Patrizia SE and Nordic Infrastructure AG
Statkraft sells its district heating unit to focus on hydropower, wind, solar, and batteries, freeing up NOK 3.6 billion for these priorities. Sale completion awaits regulatory approval.
29 September 2025
LOTTE SK Eneroot Completes 20MW Ulsan Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant
The plant will produce 160,000 MWh of carbon-free electricity annually, with plans to expand to 80MW by 2026, supporting local economy and eco-friendly energy transition.
29 September 2025
Repsol Begins Oil Production at Leon-Castile in US
Production starts at Leon-Castile fields, using a refurbished FPU to cut emissions. Two more wells to follow, enhancing US energy output and supporting local communities.
29 September 2025
DuPont Expands FilmTec™ Manufacturing in China with Sinochem Acquisition
DuPont acquires Sinochem (Ningbo) Memtech to boost RO production in China, enhancing supply chain efficiency and meeting regional demand for water purification solutions.
29 September 2025
OMV Develops Major Green Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant in Europe
The 140 MW plant will produce 23,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting 150,000 tons of carbon emissions at the Schwechat refinery by 10%. Completion is set for 2027.
29 September 2025
ORLEN Launches Production at Andvare Field, Norway
Andvare field starts production, using existing infrastructure to cut costs. Expected gas supply: 300 million cubic meters. Investments to be recovered in four months.
28 September 2025
Shell Victory delivers first gas using TechnipFMC iEPCI
First gas on Sept 28, 2025 from a single subsea well tied back to Laggan via new 14in/16km pipeline and 18km umbilical; peak ~150 MMscf/d, using existing infrastructure to cut emissions.
26 September 2025
TotalEnergies and Cognite Expand AI Partnership
The partnership aims to enhance data use for improved operational performance, safety, and sustainability across global assets by scaling AI and data solutions.
26 September 2025
Equinor Boosts Gas Recovery with New Subsea Technology
Phase 2 of Åsgard subsea compression enhances gas recovery, increasing pipeline pressure and boosting production, with a 90% recovery rate from Mikkel and Midgard fields.
25 September 2025
Exolum Plans €100M Energy Transition Terminal in A Coruña
A new terminal will store diverse fuels, enhance logistics, and support energy transition in Galicia, with operations starting in 2029.
25 September 2025
Heidelberg Materials Approves CCS Project at UK Cement Plant
The UK Government funds a CCS facility at Padeswood, capturing 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, operational by 2029, boosting net-zero cement production and local jobs.
25 September 2025
OCI Global H1 2025 Financial Results
OCI sold its methanol business, distributed $1.7B to shareholders, and retired 2033 bonds. European operations improved, and Beaumont ammonia project nears completion.
24 September 2025
Aurubis Opens First US Multimetal Recycling Plant
The new Georgia plant produces strategic metals, boosting US supply chain independence and creating 240 jobs, with plans to process 180,000 tons of recycling material annually.
24 September 2025
BASF Begins Construction of Major CO2-Free Steam Heat Pump at Ludwigshafen
The project will cut 100,000 tons of CO2 annually, using renewable energy for steam production, with completion set for mid-2027.
24 September 2025
BASF to exit hydrosulfites business, close Ludwigshafen plant
Phasing out Hydrosulfite F, HydroBlue 90/92, Hydrosulfite Evo, Adlite, Blankit; ~65 employees to be reassigned; hydrosulfites used in textile dyeing (reducing agent) and pulp/paper bleaching.
23 September 2025
INEOS Prices €800M Senior Secured Notes Due 2031
Proceeds will fund Project ONE in Antwerp and cover transaction costs. Completion of transactions is not guaranteed.
23 September 2025
Siemens and Machine Builders Form Data Alliance
The alliance aims to enhance industrial AI by sharing engineering and manufacturing data, boosting efficiency, innovation, and productivity in machine tool manufacturing.
23 September 2025
Eni's New Biorefinery Project in Sannazzaro
The Sannazzaro refinery will convert units to a biorefinery, producing HVO diesel and SAF-biojet by 2028, enhancing product diversification without affecting existing capacity.
23 September 2025
EIB Funds €25M for Tecnocap's Sustainable Initiatives
EIB supports energy efficiency and renewable projects in Italy and Czech Republic, enhancing competitiveness and fostering green transition in cohesion regions.
23 September 2025
Equinor Boosts LNG Production in Europe
Askeladd Vest field starts production, enhancing LNG output at Melkøya. It supports Hammerfest LNG's full capacity until 2028, contributing 2% to EU's gas needs.
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