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8 June 2021
First PHOS4green Plant for Recycled Fertilizers Begins Production in Haldensleben
The plant produces 60,000 metric tons of phosphate fertilizer annually from recycled sewage sludge ash, creating over 20 jobs. The process is sustainable, compliant with regulations, and supports agriculture.
7 June 2021
Mkango and Grupa Azoty to Develop Rare Earths Hub in Poland
A new rare earth separation plant in Poland will enhance Europe's supply chain, create jobs, and support green technologies. Feasibility studies and strategic partnerships are underway.
3 June 2021
Neste Advances Innovation and Sustainability at Porvoo Refinery
Neste is developing renewable hydrogen, CO2 utilization, and advanced biofuels at Porvoo refinery, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support EU climate targets.
1 June 2021
WACKER to Produce Building-Protection Agents and Binders at Nünchritz Site
A new liquid resins unit at Nünchritz will enhance production flexibility, supply security, and support market growth, creating 50 jobs and integrating with existing infrastructure.
25 May 2021
Technip Energies Secures Two Contracts from Neste for Rotterdam Renewables Platform
The contracts include EPCM for modifying a refinery to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and FEED for a potential new renewable products refinery, leveraging proprietary NEXBTL technology.
21 May 2021
Técnicas Reunidas Wins Circular Economy Project for Transport Decarbonization in Europe
The AMA Project will produce bio-methanol from non-recyclable waste in Amsterdam, aiming to reduce transport emissions across Europe with a €200M investment and a 260-ton daily production capacity.
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17 May 2021
Global Bioenergies Scales Up Isobutene Production in France
The company is enhancing its isobutene bio-production process, launching a cosmetics brand, and optimizing production to supply high-value ingredients to the cosmetics sector by 2022.
6 May 2021
LyondellBasell Begins Polymer Production from Plastic Waste in Germany
The new polymers, made from plastic waste, are marketed under the Circulen brand, certified by ISCC PLUS, and aim to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil-based raw material use.
3 May 2021
Trinseo Acquires Arkema’s PMMA Business
Deal advances shift to higher-margin engineered materials; targets ~$50M annual synergies; adds ~860 staff, seven plants and three R&D sites; enables APAC growth and IT harmonization.
23 April 2021
Covestro Boosts Film Production with New Lines in Dormagen
New coextrusion lines in Dormagen will create 30 jobs, enhance film quality, and speed up supply. The site includes production, a technical center, and research labs, supporting global expansion efforts.
22 April 2021
New ISO C4 Plant in Burghausen Begins Production
The new plant uses innovative technology to produce high-purity isobutene, saving 20,000 tons of CO2 annually. It has a 60,000 t/a capacity and received EUR 2.8 mn in subsidies for its energy efficiency.
20 April 2021
INEOS Styrolution, Recycling Technologies, and Trinseo advance Europe's first polystyrene recycling plant
A pilot plant in the UK will precede commercial facilities in France and Belgium, converting 15kT/y of PS waste into recycled styrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
15 April 2021
New Potassium Hydroxide Plant Operational in Pieve Vergonte
The new plant produces 25,000 tons of chlorine and 80,000 tons of potassium hydroxide annually, enhancing the site's capacity and securing jobs. Investments included remediation, new electrolysis, and chlorination plants.
14 April 2021
Uniper to Develop Hydrogen Hub in Wilhelmshaven
A feasibility study is underway for a hydrogen hub in Wilhelmshaven, including an import terminal for green ammonia, a 410 MW electrolysis plant, and a project for green crude iron production.
31 March 2021
Ørsted to Develop Major Renewable Hydrogen Plant for Dutch-Belgian Industry
A 1 GW electrolyser will link to a 2 GW offshore wind farm, supplying renewable hydrogen via a 45 km pipeline to major industrial players in the Dutch-Flemish North Sea Port cluster.
31 March 2021
Neste Prepares for Major Turnaround at Porvoo Refinery
The Porvoo refinery's 12-week turnaround starts April 5, 2021, with EUR 330 million in investments. Safety measures for COVID-19 are in place. Product deliveries remain unaffected.
24 March 2021
Celanese Expands Acetyl Chain Capacities in Germany and China
Celanese is investing in new reactors and debottlenecking projects to boost vinyl acetate ethylene emulsions and redispersible polymer powders capacities in Europe and Asia by 2023.
19 March 2021
Eni Launches Biomass Plant in Gela, Italy
The new plant in Gela processes biomass into biofuels, supporting decarbonization and circular economy. It replaces palm oil with castor oil and integrates advanced technologies for sustainable production.
15 March 2021
H&S to Recycle PU Mattresses in The Netherlands
A new plant will recycle 1.5 million mattresses annually, contributing to EU sustainability goals by generating high-quality polyols and reducing landfill waste.
4 March 2021
OMV to Build 2nd-Gen Biofuel Plant in Austria
The new plant will convert glycerin to bio-alcohol, reducing CO2 emissions. It will produce 1.25 mn liters of propanol annually, with plans to scale up to 125 mn liters, cutting CO2 by 180,000 metric tons.
1 March 2021
Polimery Police PDH/PP Plant, Poland
Located in Police, Poland, this project will produce 400,000 tons of polypropylene annually. It marks the largest petrochemical plant construction in Poland and a significant entry into the EU market.
20 February 2021
Equinor Methanol Plant Resumes Production in Norway
After a fire in December 2020, the Tjeldbergodden methanol plant has safely resumed operations. Extensive inspections and testing were conducted to ensure safe and stable production.
16 February 2021
SWEETWOODS Ships First High Purity Lignin and Wood Sugars
SWEETWOODS project delivers high purity lignin and wood sugars, demonstrating sustainable hardwood biomass conversion. Initial tests show promising results for biomaterials and biochemicals production.
15 February 2021
EFRA Project at Gdansk Refinery
The EFRA Project boosts product yield, modernizes refining, and increases margins. It secures financing, ensures market for new products, and enhances production flexibility and competitiveness.
11 February 2021
Metsä Group to Build Bioproduct Mill in Finland
The €1.6B investment will create 1,500 jobs, boost exports by €0.5B annually, and enhance sustainability. The mill will produce 1.5M tonnes of pulp and 2.0 TWh of renewable electricity per year.
8 February 2021
Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Study Green Hydrogen Plant Feasibility
A feasibility study for a 100MW green hydrogen plant at Maasvlakte aims for completion by summer 2025, with plans to expand to 500MW. The project leverages renewable energy and existing infrastructure.
21 January 2021
SABIC and Plastic Energy to Begin Construction of Advanced Recycling Unit in Geleen
The new unit will upscale production of certified circular polymers from used plastic, supporting a circular economy. Operational by late 2022, it uses advanced recycling technology to convert waste into TACOIL.
18 January 2021
President Aliyev Breaks Ground for Two Plants in Sumgayit
President Aliyev inaugurated a thermoforming sheet glass plant and highlighted efforts to boost industrialization, reduce oil dependence, and increase local production and exports in Azerbaijan.
18 January 2021
Greenergy Invests in Advanced Biofuels
The project converts waste tyres into low carbon fuels and sustainable aviation fuel, using pyrolysis and hydrotreating. Located at Thames Enterprise Park, it aims for commercial production by 2025.
12 January 2021
Nouryon Renames Industrial Chemicals Subsidiary to Nobian
The renaming supports growth and branding strategies, allowing focused development of essential base chemicals. Nobian will expand chloromethane production in Frankfurt to better serve key industries.
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