Project Updates and Milestones news

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  5 September 2025

  Ørsted Revises 2025 EBITDA Forecast

  Lower offshore wind speeds and project delays prompt EBITDA guidance adjustment to DKK 24-27 billion for 2025. Gross investment guidance remains at DKK 50-54 billion. Medium-term targets unaffected.
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  19 August 2025

  LyondellBasell Advances Pyrolysis Plant in Wesseling

  The Wesseling plant received its first permit, enabling construction to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil and gas, aiming for a circular plastics economy by 2026.
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  14 August 2025

  Greenergy Extends Amsterdam Biodiesel Plant Lease

  The lease extension supports biofuel production growth in Amsterdam, aligning with Dutch policies to boost biofuel use and reduce CO₂ emissions.
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  1 August 2025

  Vulcan's Lionheart: Zero-Carbon Lithium for Batteries

  The project uses geothermal brine to produce lithium and renewable energy, reducing carbon footprint. It partners with Nobian for electrolysis expertise and aims to supply EV batteries in Europe.
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  30 July 2025

  Veolia Leads European Wastewater Health Surveillance

  The program analyzes wastewater to detect health threats early, enhancing public health responses and aligning with EU health strategies.
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  30 June 2025

  ORLEN Secures Energy Independence, Ends Russian Oil Imports

  Since March 2025, refineries process non-Russian oil, enhancing regional energy security through global sourcing and infrastructure upgrades.

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  19 June 2025

  EEW and GEA Partner for CO₂ Capture in the Netherlands

  A mobile test plant will assess CO₂ capture processes, needing regulatory support for large-scale projects. Solutions include CO₂ utilization and storage, enhancing decarbonization efforts.
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  17 June 2025

  UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification

  The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
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  12 June 2025

  BASF Launches New Hexamethylenediamine Plant in France

  The plant boosts annual HMD capacity to 260,000 tons, supporting PA 6.6 production and regional growth, with integration into local raw material supply.
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  11 June 2025

  BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany

  The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
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  7 June 2025

  CALB to Begin Construction on 15 GWh Battery Plant in Portugal

  The €2B project in Sines, Portugal, will use advanced lithium tech, aiming for completion by 2028. It holds "National Interest Project" status and must meet environmental requirements.
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  5 June 2025

  INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt

  ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
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  4 June 2025

  CALB Begins Zero-Carbon AI Gigafactory in Portugal

  Construction started on a zero-carbon AI gigafactory in Portugal, with new tech unveiled and strategic agreements signed, marking a collaborative milestone for the EV battery and energy storage sectors.
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  12 May 2025

  Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies

  Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.
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  5 May 2025

  MSSA Expands Sodium Methylate Production in France

  Production capacity doubles to 40,000 tonnes by 2026, using mercury-free processes. Expansion aligns with EU regulations and supports biodiesel, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
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  24 April 2025

  £2bn HyNet Project to Boost UK Jobs and Net Zero Efforts

  The UK approved carbon storage permits, enabling CO2 storage in Liverpool Bay, creating 2,000 jobs and repurposing infrastructure to aid the net zero goal by 2050.
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  22 April 2025

  TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends

  Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
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  17 April 2025

  Lhyfe secures €149 million French government subsidy for major hydrogen plant

  The subsidy supports a hydrogen plant near Le Havre, aiming for 34 tonnes/day by 2029, aiding decarbonization and aligning with EU hydrogen goals.
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  11 April 2025

  BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

  The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
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  3 April 2025

  Clariant's MegaMax 900 Catalyst Powers European Energy's E-Methanol Plant Startup

  MegaMax 900 catalyst successfully starts at Denmark's e-methanol plant, enhancing green methanol production with high stability and activity, supported by Clariant's technical team.
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  31 March 2025

  Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau

  The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
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  27 March 2025

  TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2

  Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
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  27 March 2025

  Vynova Alkoxides awards engineering contract for new Lülsdorf plant

  The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate and sodium ethylate, aiming for completion by autumn 2027, replacing mercury-based production.
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  26 March 2025

  TotalEnergies Launches Six Battery Storage Projects in Germany

  Investing €160M, the projects add 221 MW storage, enhancing Germany's power resilience and supporting renewables, with completion set for early 2026.
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  21 March 2025

  Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia

  The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
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  19 March 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France

  The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
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  18 March 2025

  Arkema Advances Acrylic Acid Plant Project in Carling, France

  The new plant will enhance energy efficiency by 25% and reduce carbon intensity by 20%, with full operation expected in 2026.
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  17 March 2025

  BASF Launches 54-Megawatt Electrolyzer at Ludwigshafen

  The new electrolyzer produces green hydrogen, reducing emissions by 72,000 tons annually, supporting a hydrogen economy, and receiving €124.3M in funding.
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  12 March 2025

  Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France

  The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
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  12 March 2025

  RWE and TotalEnergies Sign 15-Year Green Hydrogen Deal for Leuna Refinery

  The agreement involves 30,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons, supported by a hydrogen network and storage facilities in Germany.