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22 December 2022
Polimery Police Nears Completion with First Propane Delivery
The first 22,000 tonnes of propane have been delivered to the new gas terminal in Police, Poland, marking a key milestone in the final phase of the Polimery Police chemical complex project.
22 December 2022
Green Hydrogen Project in Sines Gains National Strategic Status
The GreenH2Atlantic project in Sines, Portugal, gains PIN status, aiming to create 3,891 jobs and invest over €150M in a 100MW green hydrogen plant, supporting national and EU decarbonization goals.
21 December 2022
TotalEnergies Launches France's Largest Battery Storage Site
The new 61 MW battery storage site in Dunkirk stabilizes the grid, supports renewable energy, and ensures electricity supply during peak periods.
21 December 2022
Dutch State Supports Air Liquide's Electrolyzer Projects in Terneuzen and Rotterdam
The Dutch State backs two 200 MW electrolyzer projects producing 30,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, cutting over 5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, aiding decarbonization and clean mobility.
20 December 2022
EU Innovation Fund Grants EUR 97 Million to Project Air for Swedish Green Chemistry
Project Air will build a sustainable methanol facility in Sweden, reducing CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons annually. The project uses CO2, biogas, and renewable energy, with a total investment of EUR 255 million.
16 December 2022
INEOS Project One ethane cracker sheet-piling starts in Antwerp
Symbolic sheet piling marks start of works for a €4bn ethane cracker in Antwerp; construction will last four years with commissioning targeted for 2026.
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12 December 2022
INEOS Oligomers Boosts Cologne Isoamylene Unit Capacity by 25%
The Cologne unit's debottlenecking supports customers using Isoamylene in various applications, ensuring quality and supply stability with a reliable feedstock source.
12 December 2022
Tessenderlo Kerley Begins Construction of Liquid Fertilizer Plant in Netherlands
The new plant at Chemelot will produce Thio-Sul® fertilizer, operational by mid-2024, employing 20 people. It supports sustainable agriculture and strengthens market presence in Western Europe.
5 December 2022
CALB Establishes European Base in Portugal
A new industrial base near Sines port aims to be a leading low-carbon, automated factory, enhancing the company's global industrial presence.
30 November 2022
Essar Oil UK to Build £360M Carbon Capture Plant
Essar plans a £360M carbon capture plant at Stanlow refinery, aiming to cut CO2 by 0.81M tons/year by 2027, as part of a broader £1B investment in decarbonization and hydrogen initiatives.
30 November 2022
PKN ORLEN and Aramco Finalize Three Transactions in Poland
The deals involve refining, wholesale, and plane fuel businesses, with Aramco supplying 45% of crude oil. A joint development agreement for a potential Gdansk project was also signed.
15 November 2022
First Hydrogen Train in World's Largest Fleet Unveiled in Frankfurt
The first hydrogen train for the Taunus system was presented, marking a step towards zero-emission mobility. The fleet will start operating in December, replacing diesel trains and reducing local emissions.
14 November 2022
Chevron Phillips Chemical Expands PAO Unit in Belgium
The PAO unit expansion in Beringen will boost production, create jobs, and support global demand for PAOs used in lubricants, greases, and innovative applications like electric vehicles and windmills.
10 November 2022
Vision Energy and Linde Engineering Partner on Green Energy Terminal in the Netherlands
They've signed an agreement to accelerate engineering for a Green Energy Terminal in Vlissingen, focusing on hydrogen carriers, renewable energy, and low-carbon fuels, aiming for completion by Q3 2023.
3 November 2022
Stora Enso Advances Bioplastic Pilot Plant in Belgium
A new pilot plant in Belgium is set to produce bioplastics using FuraCore® technology, aiming for commercial production by 2026. The facility will initially use fructose, later switching to non-food biomass.
31 October 2022
Haldor Topsoe Starts Commissioning eSMR Methanol Demo Plant in Denmark
The eSMR Methanol demo plant in Foulum will validate electrified technology for cost-competitive methanol from biogas. Supported by EUDP and Aarhus University, it aims for full operation by early 2022.
24 October 2022
Highfield Resources secures €320.6M for Muga Potash Project
The financing includes €300M for construction and €20.6M for cost overruns. The term is 10 years for the main facility and 5 years for the overrun facility. HFR shares rose 12% to A$0.84.
24 October 2022
NextChem Awards LanzaTech Contract for Rome Hydrogen Valley Project
The engineering phase for the Hydrogen Valley in Rome has begun, focusing on waste-to-chemical technology to produce circular ethanol and hydrogen, with completion expected in 2023.
12 October 2022
Smartenergy to Build 200 MWe Green Hydrogen Plant in Sardinia
The project will redevelop Porto Torres, leveraging solar, wind, and green hydrogen to decarbonize the area, create jobs, and produce green methanol and e-fuels, with completion by 2030.
12 October 2022
PCG Completes Perstorp Acquisition
The acquisition enhances PCG's growth in specialty chemicals, aligns with sustainability goals, and aims to expand Perstorp's presence in Asia Pacific while advancing green projects like Project Air.
6 October 2022
LignoValue: Europe's First Bio-Aromatics Pilot Line from Lignin
The LignoValue Pilot in Belgium demonstrates continuous lignin depolymerization, producing bio-aromatics to replace fossil-based chemicals, aiming for industrial-scale production and reduced CO2 emissions.
6 October 2022
North Sea Pipelines NOGAT and NGT Certified for Green Hydrogen Transport
The pipelines received certification for green hydrogen transport, ensuring suitability and safety. This supports the energy transition by reusing existing infrastructure, reducing costs and environmental impact.
5 October 2022
EU approves €292.5m Italian RRF grant for STMicroelectronics' Catania SiC wafer plant
First industrial-scale integrated SiC epiwafer line in Europe (due 2026), boosting supply security and green/digital transition; tied to priority orders, R&D and profit-sharing.
5 October 2022
EU Approves Funding for Salzgitter AG's Low-CO2 Steel Production
The EU Commission approved state aid for a low-CO2 steelmaking program, enabling up to €1 billion in national funding. The first development stage aims for completion by 2025, reducing emissions by 95%.
3 October 2022
Carlton Power Secures Approval for Greater Manchester's First Low-Carbon Hydrogen Hub
The 200MW Trafford Green Hydrogen scheme will boost energy security, create jobs, and support the hydrogen economy, contingent on government financial support.
1 October 2022
Grandpuits Zero-Crude Platform by 2024
The Grandpuits site will convert biomass to biofuels, produce bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and generate solar power, aiming for net-zero emissions and no layoffs by 2024.
30 September 2022
FREYR Battery Partners with HENT for Giga Arctic Facility Construction
HENT will plan, manage, and construct a 120,000 sq. meter battery factory in Mo i Rana, Norway, focusing on sustainability and safety, marking phase two of the Giga Arctic project.
28 September 2022
Yara Tests Hystar’s PEM Electrolyser for Efficient Green Ammonia Production
The HyPilot project will test a 1 MW PEM electrolyser at Kårstø, aiming to enhance green hydrogen production efficiency for green ammonia, with results expected to lower costs and support decarbonization.
27 September 2022
Tarragona to Host Spain's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant with €230M Investment
The project will feature a 150 MW electrolyzer by 2025, expanding to 1 GW by 2027, using local renewable energy to cut costs and CO2 emissions, supporting industry and mobility.
27 September 2022
Indaver Begins Construction of Plastics Recycling Plant in Antwerp
The new facility will recycle 65,000 tonnes of plastics, create 50 jobs, and receive €10.5M in government support. It aims to meet EU recycling goals and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
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