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1 November 2024
Repsol invests €150M in Tarragona chemical complex
€50M for maintenance, €100M for safety and efficiency. 675 units inspected, 104,000 tonnes CO2 cut. 1,300 workers daily. Enhances competitiveness and sustainability.
28 October 2024
European Energy Launches 12 MW Green Hydrogen Facility in Denmark
The facility uses renewable energy for hydrogen production, with plans to expand. It supplies Port Esbjerg and local utilities, optimizing energy use and aiding decarbonization efforts.
25 October 2024
Eni Unveils Versalis Transformation Plan, Closing Italian Plants for Decarbonization
The plan invests €2B to cut emissions, shift to sustainable chemistry, and reduce exposure to declining basic chemicals, aiming for a high-value downstream portfolio by 2029.
21 October 2024
Mercedes opens battery recycling plant in Germany with 96% recovery rate
The plant uses a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to recover lithium, nickel, and cobalt, supporting sustainable electric mobility and circular economy goals.
15 October 2024
Yara Tertre Plans Site Transformation in Belgium
The site will close its ammonia unit, focus on nitrate fertilizers, cut 115 jobs, and aim for decarbonization to enhance competitiveness and secure long-term operations. Safety remains a priority.
11 October 2024
Lhyfe and Elyse Energy to produce e-methanol from green hydrogen at Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port
The Green Coast project aims to decarbonize maritime transport using e-methanol, supported by local and regional initiatives for a low-carbon industrial transition.
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9 October 2024
CycleØ Group to invest €100m in four biomethane plants in Ireland
The investment will support decarbonization, waste management, and create green jobs, with no financial risk for farmers, using innovative nitrogen stripping technology.
8 October 2024
Covestro Invests €100M in R&D to Enhance Global Innovation Centers
Investments focus on digitalization, circular economy, and innovation in process technology, enhancing R&D capabilities in key global sites for sustainable solutions.
8 October 2024
Qemetica Soda Polska secures PLN 100 million for biomass boiler conversion
The project will cut coal use by 100,000 tonnes annually, reduce CO2 by 200,000 tonnes, and includes a biomass fuel system, aiming for zero coal by 2033. Completion is expected in 2027.
2 October 2024
RPM International to Open Resin Facility in Belgium
The new facility will enhance manufacturing, supply chain efficiency, and cost reduction, supporting global growth and operational goals. Opening is set for late 2024.
1 October 2024
Indaver Opens Advanced Recycling Plant in Antwerp
The plant recycles polystyrene and polyolefins into high-quality raw materials for food packaging, aiding EU recycling targets and using green energy. Full operation starts end of 2024.
26 September 2024
INEOS Inovyn launches major solar farm in Belgium for Net Zero transition
The solar farm, with 60MW capacity, cuts CO2 by 14,000 tonnes annually, aiding Europe's green goals. It features advanced panels and supports low carbon product development.
24 September 2024
PCI Pharma invests $365M in EU and US facilities for advanced drug delivery and device products
Investments enhance drug-device assembly, packaging, and storage in the US and EU, focusing on injectables and biologics, with new facilities in Illinois and Ireland.
24 September 2024
Solvay to End Production at Salindres Site
68 positions will be cut by late 2025 due to ongoing financial losses. Provisions of €50M will be recorded in Q3 2024, with cash-out starting in 2025. 2024 EBITDA and FCF guidance remain unchanged.
19 September 2024
LYB Begins Construction of Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling
The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into new polymers, supporting Germany's circular economy goals. Startup is set for 2026, with EU funding of 40 million euros.
12 September 2024
bp and Iberdrola Approve 25MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Castellón
The 25 MW green hydrogen project at Castellón refinery will be operational by late 2026, funded by 15M euros from the EU. It aims to decarbonize industry and create up to 500 construction jobs.
11 September 2024
Kazakhstan Begins Construction of Atyrau Polyethylene Plant
The plant will produce 1.25 MT of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 permanent jobs, boosting GDP by 1.2%, and reducing import dependency.
6 September 2024
Minister Jordi Hereu Visits Cepsa’s Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley
The Minister of Industry and Tourism reviewed green hydrogen, biofuel projects, and sustainable chemistry efforts, highlighting a €5 billion investment in Andalusia for energy transition and decarbonization.
3 September 2024
Eni and Snam Launch Italy's First Carbon Capture and Storage Project
The Ravenna CCS project begins CO2 injection, capturing 25,000 tonnes annually, with plans to store up to 4 million tonnes by 2030, supporting Italy's decarbonization and climate goals.
29 August 2024
Lummus Technology to Supply Ethylene Unit for Kazakhstan's First Polyethylene Plant
The plant in Atyrau will boost Kazakhstan's economy, create jobs, and use advanced technology to convert ethane to ethylene, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
29 August 2024
BASF to Close Adipic Acid, CDon, and CPon Plants at Ludwigshafen
Approximately 180 employees will be affected. The company will support them in finding new roles. Production will continue in South Korea and France.
22 August 2024
Hystar selects thyssenkrupp for 4.5 GW electrolyser production line engineering
The contract includes detailed planning for a compact 2,500 m2 factory, boosting efficiency and capacity from 100 MW, leveraging an existing supply chain for rapid scaling.
20 August 2024
Neste Enhances Chemical Recycling Logistics in Porvoo
Expanding logistics infrastructure to handle more liquefied recycled materials, including waste plastic and rubber tires, supporting the refinery's transformation into a renewable and circular solutions hub.
8 August 2024
Redexis Invests €5.5M to Upgrade Almazán Biomethane Facility
The upgraded facility will produce 20 GWh of biomethane annually, powering 3,170 homes by Dec 2024. This supports sustainable energy, rural growth, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
30 July 2024
ICIG Acquires Clariant's Bioethanol Plant in Romania
The site will be run by Corden BioChem, expanding its fermentation capacity. ICIG plans significant investments and will rehire many former employees.
29 July 2024
Perpetual Next Forms US and Europe Biomethanol Partnerships
Secured feedstock for 440,000 tonnes of biomethanol annually. New plants in Florida and Estonia using wood waste, boosting production and EBITDA with advanced torrefaction technology.
25 July 2024
Air Liquide Invests €100M in Sustainable Gas Supply for Aurubis in Bulgaria and Germany
Air Liquide will build a new ASU in Bulgaria and upgrade four in Germany, enhancing gas supply efficiency and supporting Aurubis' sustainable copper production and industrial markets.
24 July 2024
Shell to Build 100-Megawatt Hydrogen Electrolyser in Germany
The 100-megawatt REFHYNE II electrolyser will produce 44,000 kg/day of renewable hydrogen by 2027, aiding decarbonization. Supported by EU policies and funding, it follows the success of REFHYNE I.
12 July 2024
Europe's First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant to Support UK Decarbonisation at Stanlow Refinery
The plant will generate 125 MW of power, cut 740,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, and support regional decarbonisation. Completion is set for 2027, with significant investment in the North West of England.
10 July 2024
BASF to Cease Glufosinate-Ammonium Production in Germany
Production will end by 2025 due to economic reasons. Jobs will be retained until then. The company will source from third-party suppliers and focus on next-gen solutions with lower application rates.
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