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21 August 2023
Grupa Azoty to Build New Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Tarnów
The new plant will enhance production efficiency, reduce energy consumption by 250,000 GJ annually, lower operating costs, and improve environmental impact, with completion expected by Q4 2025.
1 August 2023
Li-Cycle Begins Operations at First European Battery Recycling Facility in Germany
The new facility in Magdeburg processes up to 30,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material annually, using eco-friendly technology. It supports Europe's largest battery market and creates 50 new jobs.
1 August 2023
WACKER Boosts HCl Production for Semiconductors in Germany
The Burghausen site now produces more ultrapure hydrogen chloride for semiconductor etching and cleaning, meeting high purity standards and addressing increased demand.
24 July 2023
Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon for European Expansion
The acquisition secures a silane supply, supports European operations, and aims to expand the workforce and establish new offices, enhancing the global battery supply chain and supporting EU decarbonization.
19 July 2023
ENE Secures 35.78-hectare Lease for Lithium Plant in Cáceres
The 35-year lease costs 2.1M euros and covers a third of the project area. The plant will produce 100,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, creating over 1,000 jobs and aiding the energy transition.
15 July 2023
Stora Enso Announces Restructuring for Competitiveness and Profitability
Plans include closing several production sites, reducing 1,150 jobs, and improving EBIT by EUR 110 million annually. Change negotiations will follow local regulations.
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11 July 2023
ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation
The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
11 July 2023
Lhyfe and Perl Develop 70 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Saarland
A 70 MW green hydrogen plant in Perl, Saarland, will deliver 30 tons/day via the mosaHYc network, aiding industrial decarbonization and regional economic growth. Construction starts in 2027.
4 July 2023
ALPLA Expands Radomsko Recycling Plant to 54,000 Tonnes of rPET
The Radomsko plant's capacity will increase to 54,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 12 jobs. This expansion supports EU recycling goals and strengthens market position.
29 June 2023
BASF Opens Europe's First Combined Battery Materials and Recycling Center
The new facility in Schwarzheide, Germany, produces high-performance cathode materials and recycles battery components, supporting Europe's battery value chain and reducing CO2 footprint.
26 June 2023
La Mède: Future Energy Hub
La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
26 June 2023
Grupa Azoty Group Starts Polypropylene Production at Polimery Police, Poland
The new plant will produce 437,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, starting August 2023. It features advanced technologies, an Offshore Gas Terminal, and will boost Poland's plastics production and energy independence.
20 June 2023
Arlanxeo to Close Zwijndrecht Plant, 278 Jobs Lost
The plant closure is due to severe competition and high production costs. Despite investments, a sustainable future was unattainable. A social plan will support affected workers.
12 June 2023
Novo Nordisk to Invest €2.1bn in Danish Manufacturing Expansion
The €2.1bn investment will expand API production in Hillerød, creating 340 jobs by 2029. The facility will enhance production capacity, flexibility, and sustainability for future chronic disease treatments.
12 June 2023
WACKER to Boost Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon Capacity in Burghausen
New production line to increase polysilicon cleaning capacity by 50% by 2025, creating 100+ jobs. €300M investment includes research for higher purity. Funding application submitted.
9 June 2023
Iberdrola and Trammo Sign Major EU Green Ammonia Export Deal
The project will produce and distribute 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually from 2026, creating 3,500 jobs and supporting EU decarbonization with a 750 million euro investment.
6 June 2023
Stora Enso Advances Circular Packaging in Oulu
A new board line in Oulu will produce 750,000 tonnes of renewable packaging by 2025, supporting sustainable, recyclable, and low-carbon solutions, creating 300 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs.
6 June 2023
BASF Expands Alkoxylate Production in Europe
The expansion boosts capacity by over 150,000 metric tons annually, enhancing supply security and flexibility for European customers in various industries, including detergents, automotive, and construction.
30 May 2023
Plug Power Expands into Finland's Green Hydrogen Market with PEM Electrolyzer and Liquefaction Technology
Plug plans three green hydrogen plants in Finland, producing 850 TPD by 2030. Projects will support ammonia, green steel, and local mobility, creating 1,000 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs.
30 May 2023
ACC Opens First Gigafactory in France
The first production unit will be operational by end of 2023. The factory will create 2,000 jobs by 2030, recycle 90% of its waste, and source materials responsibly.
18 May 2023
Veolia PET Germany to Close Rostock Site on Dec 31, 2023
The Rostock PET recycling site will close due to market instability and lack of long-term sales agreements, affecting 50 employees. Other sites in Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and Hamburg remain operational.
8 May 2023
WACKER Acquires ADL Biopharma to Boost Biotechnology Business
The acquisition expands fermentation capacity by 2,000 cubic meters, enhances recovery and purification processes, and aims to grow customer relationships in food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors.
5 May 2023
INEOS Inovyn Invests in 90,000-Panel Solar Farm to Cut CO2 Emissions in Belgium
The solar farm will supply 57,000 MWh annually, cutting 14,000 tonnes of CO2. It's part of a plan to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
5 May 2023
Dexcom to Build First European Plant in Galway, Ireland
The new facility in Galway will create up to 1,000 high-skilled jobs, supported by the Irish Government, and focus on automated, green technologies for continuous glucose monitoring.
4 May 2023
OQ Chemicals Opens New Pilot Plant for Customized Esters in Germany
The new pilot plant in Oberhausen produces small quantities of esters tailored to customer needs, bridging the gap between lab and large-scale production, enhancing R&D and innovation in Oxo Performance Chemicals.
3 May 2023
INEOS Inovyn and HyMove to Enhance Hydrogen Transport in Eastern France
New hydrogen systems and distribution network to decarbonize transport in Eastern France by 2026, supporting national emission targets and creating jobs in hydrogen technology.
21 April 2023
Veolia to Operate Turkey's First Waste-to-Energy Plant
The Istanbul plant processes 1.1M tonnes of waste annually, saving 1.5M tonnes of CO2 and generating 560,000 MWh of electricity, aiding Turkey's 2053 carbon neutrality goal.
19 April 2023
INERATEC Breaks Ground on E-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
Starting in 2024, the plant will produce 2,500 tons of e-fuels annually using CO2 and green hydrogen, contributing to climate goals and advancing sustainable mobility in aviation and shipping.
14 April 2023
OMV Petrom Begins Turnaround at Petrobrazi Refinery
The six-week turnaround involves 6,000 workers, 25 contractors, and €80M for modernization and safety checks on equipment, ensuring continuous fuel supply.
14 April 2023
Evonik Doubles Global VESTAMID® E Capacity in Shanghai and Marl
The expansion in Shanghai and optimization in Marl will boost PEBA production, meeting high demand in athletic footwear and other industries, while enhancing sustainability with VESTAMID® eCO.
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