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26 September 2022
Arkema Expands Pebax® Elastomer Capacity by 40% in 2023
Capacity expansion supports strong demand in sports, electronics, medical, and industrial markets. Focus on bio-based grades and sustainability, with reduced water consumption at the Serquigny site.
23 September 2022
Lhyfe Launches First Offshore Hydrogen Production Pilot
The pilot site will produce hydrogen using offshore wind turbines, overcoming challenges like environmental stress and system automation, aiming to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production by 2030.
22 September 2022
NextChem Secures €194M for World's First Waste-to-Hydrogen Plant in Rome
The €194M grant will fund a waste-to-hydrogen plant in Rome, producing hydrogen and ethanol by 2027, reducing CO2 emissions, and advancing waste treatment and hydrogen technology.
22 September 2022
FUCHS PETROLUB SE: Pilot Plant for High-Performance Battery Electrolytes in Kaiserslautern
The pilot plant will start in October 2022, producing high-quality battery electrolytes. A larger facility will follow by end of 2023, enhancing Europe's battery supply chain and reducing dependency.
21 September 2022
Air Products to Build Second Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam
The new plant, operational by 2025, will double Europe's liquid hydrogen capacity, meeting high-tech and mobility market demands, and aiding in the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles.
19 September 2022
ADM Opens New Soy Protein Extrusion Facility in Serbia
The new facility in Serbia boosts non-GMO soy protein production, meeting high demand in Europe and supporting the growing meat alternatives market in the EMEA region.
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16 September 2022
Federal Government Takes Over Rosneft Deutschland
The Federal Network Agency will manage Rosneft's assets to ensure Germany's oil supply. This includes securing jobs and future investments, with significant funding from the Federal and Länder Governments.
8 September 2022
LyondellBasell Delays Berre Cracker Restart to 2023
A fire-damaged ethylene cracker in France will remain offline until early 2023 due to high energy costs, low margins, and reduced demand.
1 September 2022
BASF, SABIC, and Linde Begin Construction of Electrically Heated Steam Cracker Plant
The plant will use 6 MW of renewable energy to cut CO2 emissions by 90%. Funded by the German government, it aims to start in 2023, testing direct and indirect electric heating methods.
29 August 2022
Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement
Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
29 August 2022
UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna
The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
25 August 2022
BASF and enviaM Launch Solar Farm in Germany
A new solar farm with 52,000 photovoltaic modules will supply 10% of the Schwarzheide site's electricity needs, supporting BASF's sustainability goals and regional climate targets.
22 August 2022
Grupa Azoty S.A. Halts Production Due to Record Gas Prices
Production units shut down due to high gas prices. Other products continue. Investment and repairs planned. Essential services maintained. Market conditions monitored for future decisions.
18 August 2022
Cellforce Begins Construction of Battery Cell Production Site in Germany
Construction starts on a new site in Mahden for developing and producing high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, with pilot production set for 2024. The project receives €60 million in funding.
12 August 2022
Petrofac Begins Modernisation at Mažeikiai Refinery
A ceremony in Lithuania marked the start of constructing a new Residue Conversion Unit, enhancing the refinery's capacity and environmental standards, crucial for regional energy security.
12 August 2022
CATL to Build Second European Battery Plant in Hungary
The new 100 GWh plant in Debrecen will supply European automakers, use renewable energy, and explore local partnerships for battery materials, enhancing CATL's global network and e-mobility efforts.
8 August 2022
Sartorius Acquires Albumedix to Enhance Advanced Therapy Solutions
Sartorius acquires Albumedix for £415M, adding recombinant albumin solutions to its portfolio. This enhances cell culture media and vaccine production capabilities. Transaction closes Q3 2022.
26 July 2022
Grupa Azoty ZAK Begins Alternative Fuels Lab Construction
The lab, part of the Green Azoty program, will focus on hydrogen and metal analysis, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Completion is expected in 2023.
13 July 2022
Neste Secures EU Funding for Chemical Recycling in Porvoo
The project aims to pretreat and upgrade 400,000 tons of waste plastic annually, targeting over 1 million tons by 2030, enhancing chemical recycling and reducing reliance on virgin fossil resources.
12 July 2022
Coogee building 120ML diesel storage at Kwinana, raising capacity to over 240ML
Adds 120ML bulk diesel at Kwinana; tanks due operational June 2023. Project backed by BADSP; Viva Energy named foundation customer; ties to KBJ and BP pipelines.
8 July 2022
Vulcan Updates on Zero Carbon Lithium™ Projects in Germany and Italy
Vulcan collaborates with Enel Green Power on geothermal lithium in Italy and advances its Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project in Germany with positive EIA results and ongoing community support.
7 July 2022
Eni opens platforming unit at Luanda refinery and signs MoU with Sonangol
New unit raises gasoline output fourfold to 450,000 t/yr; hydrogen now feeds a rehabilitated combined cycle enabling power from recycled gas and lower emissions; MoU with Sonangol agreed.
7 July 2022
Volkswagen Launches Global Battery Business with PowerCo
Volkswagen's new company, PowerCo, will manage global battery production, investing €20B by 2030. The first cell factory in Salzgitter starts in 2025, creating up to 20,000 jobs in Europe.
6 July 2022
Estonia Develops First Nationwide Hydrogen Valley
Estonia's Hydrogen Valley aims to create a full hydrogen value chain in six years, enhancing energy independence and sustainability through green hydrogen production, transport, and storage infrastructure.
6 July 2022
Shell to Build Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam
The 200MW electrolyser will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily by 2025, powered by offshore wind. It will help decarbonize Shell's Rotterdam refinery and support commercial transport.
30 June 2022
Construction Begins at Muga Potash Mine in Spain
Initial construction at Muga Mine includes fencing, staff facilities, and excavation. The project targets shallow sylvinite beds for low-cost mining. Some areas were relinquished due to geological factors.
29 June 2022
Gasunie Begins National Hydrogen Network Construction
The Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy announced plans for a national hydrogen network, leveraging existing gas infrastructure to connect seaports, industrial clusters, and storage, boosting sustainability.
29 June 2022
FREYR Battery Approves First Gigafactory in Norway
The gigafactory will have a 29 GWh capacity, supported by $1.6 billion in debt financing and Norwegian government backing, aiming for high efficiency and significant market impact by 2030.
22 June 2022
Moderna to Establish UK Vaccine Research and Manufacturing Centre
NHS patients will access next-gen mRNA vaccines via a new UK facility, boosting pandemic response and job creation. The centre will enhance R&D and local manufacturing for various diseases.
22 June 2022
VTT and Neste to Build Power-to-Liquids Demonstration Facility in Espoo
The facility will integrate CO2 capture, green hydrogen, and e-fuels production, aiming for commercial-scale sustainable fuel solutions. Pilot runs are expected to complete in 2023.
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