Project Updates and Milestones news (page 14)

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  24 July 2024

  Shell to Build 100-Megawatt Hydrogen Electrolyser in Germany

  The 100-megawatt REFHYNE II electrolyser will produce 44,000 kg/day of renewable hydrogen by 2027, aiding decarbonization. Supported by EU policies and funding, it follows the success of REFHYNE I.
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  15 July 2024

  Pecém Complex Chooses Stolthaven and GES for Green Ammonia Terminal

  Pecém Complex selects a consortium to develop a green ammonia terminal, advancing its hydrogen hub. The project aims to meet 25% of Rotterdam's import demand by 2030.
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  15 July 2024

  German Government Funds RWE Hydrogen Projects

  Germany grants over €619M for hydrogen projects, including a 300-MW electrolyser in Lingen and a 100-MW plant in Rostock. Federal and state governments cover 70% and 30% of funding, respectively.
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  10 July 2024

  Lummus and MOL Launch Waste Plastic Recycling Plant in Hungary

  The plant will process 40,000 tons of waste plastics annually, using advanced pyrolysis technology to produce circular petrochemicals with zero direct scope 1 emissions.
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  3 July 2024

  Exolum to Demonstrate LOHC Transport and Storage in Repurposed UK Infrastructure

  The project, backed by UK funding, aims to prove LOHC transport and storage in repurposed oil infrastructure, advancing hydrogen logistics and supporting energy transition efforts. Completion by 2024.
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  2 July 2024

  Shell Pauses Construction of Rotterdam Biofuels Facility

  Construction is paused to address project delivery and market conditions. Contractor numbers will reduce, slowing activity to control costs and optimize sequencing, ensuring future competitiveness.

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  27 June 2024

  Fluor to Provide EPCM Services for Northvolt’s Battery Facility in Germany

  Fluor will handle engineering, procurement, and construction management for Phase One of a $4.8 billion lithium-ion battery factory in Germany, with completion set for 2027.
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  25 June 2024

  DePoly Begins Showcase Plant Construction in Switzerland

  The plant will recycle 500 tons of PET annually, creating 30 jobs, and serve as a model for future global expansion, targeting industries like apparel, food, and automotive.
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  21 June 2024

  Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics

  The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
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  20 June 2024

  WACKER Begins Construction of New Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic

  The new site in Karlovy Vary will produce high-performance silicones by 2025, creating 200 jobs. It supports key industries like electromobility and medical care, enhancing WACKER's European production.
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  19 June 2024

  WACKER and CordenPharma Achieve Pandemic Readiness in June 2024

  The consortium will produce 80 million mRNA vaccine doses annually if needed, following a successful expansion and qualification phase, ensuring pandemic readiness for at least five years.
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  14 June 2024

  Uniper Transforms Wilhelmshaven into Green Energy Hub

  Wilhelmshaven will host an ammonia import terminal and 1 GW electrolysis plant, supplying 10-20% of Germany's hydrogen demand by 2030, supporting EU climate goals and creating local jobs.
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  13 June 2024

  Approval Granted for Hydrogen Facility in Hull

  The £250M, 100MW facility will meet 30% of Saltend Chemicals Park's hydrogen demand, cutting CO2 emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually, aiding the UK's decarbonisation and economic growth.
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  11 June 2024

  Merck Invests €62M in New Quality Control Facility

  The new 10,000 sqm facility in Darmstadt will house 135 employees, meet sustainability standards, and enhance quality control for life science products, supporting Merck's €1.5B investment program.
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  10 June 2024

  Inauguration of Tritium Removal Facility at Cernavoda Nuclear Plant

  The new facility will enhance environmental protection and energy security, using advanced Romanian technology. It marks a significant step in nuclear tech and EU sustainability goals.
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  3 June 2024

  WACKER Launches mRNA Center in Halle, Germany

  The new facility in Halle enables large-scale mRNA production, creating over 100 jobs and supporting Germany's pandemic preparedness with a capacity for 200 million vaccine doses annually.
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  29 May 2024

  Mura and Elite Recycling Partner for Hydro-PRT Site in Teesside

  A new feedstock supply contract will provide post-use plastic for a hydrothermal recycling facility, converting waste into reusable hydrocarbons and reducing carbon emissions.
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  28 May 2024

  RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine in Germany

  A hydrogen-ready gas turbine with 800 MW capacity is planned in Werne, Germany, aiming for completion by 2030. An Italian-Spanish consortium is handling the planning.
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  27 May 2024

  Elyse Energy and RTE Address Guarantors' Report on eM-Rhône Project

  The eM-Rhône project aims to produce e-methanol for decarbonization. The response addresses public feedback, water usage concerns, and outlines future consultation steps and commitments.
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  22 May 2024

  LEAG Partners with AFRY for Power-to-X Project in Boxberg

  A new hydrogen plant in Boxberg will produce and store green hydrogen, converting surplus electricity. AFRY supports the project from concept to permit applications and tendering processes.
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  18 May 2024

  Sinopec to Partner with SIBUR on Polyethylene Project in Kazakhstan

  KazMunayGas and Sinopec signed an agreement for a polyethylene project in Atyrau, with a final investment decision expected in 2024. The project aims to leverage Sinopec's expertise and technology.
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  14 May 2024

  RWE to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth

  The project will produce up to 3.6 tonnes of hydrogen per hour by 2029, aiding decarbonisation and supporting Scotland's net zero goals. Initial capacity is 200MWe, with potential expansion to 600MWe.
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  14 May 2024

  MOL Opens €1.3 Billion Polyol Complex in Hungary

  The new polyol complex in Hungary will produce materials for durable consumer goods using advanced technology, enhancing industrial competitiveness and creating long-term employment for nearly 300 people.
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  13 May 2024

  Vopak Terquimsa plans investments to continue providing service to the Tarragona chemical industry

  Investments focus on specialty chemicals, decarbonization, and innovation, with plans to expand storage and enhance competitiveness in Tarragona's evolving petrochemical hub.
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  1 May 2024

  INEOS Acquires LyondellBasell's Ethylene Oxide Business

  The acquisition expands INEOS's U.S. presence, enhancing its ethylene oxide operations. The Bayport site offers growth potential and aligns with INEOS's strategic goals.
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  29 April 2024

  LYB to Establish Plastic Waste Recycling Hub in Germany

  The hub will feature advanced sorting and recycling, covering 20 soccer fields, starting in Q1 2026. It aims to support the production of 2 million metric tons of recycled polymers annually by 2030.
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  26 April 2024

  INEOS Oligomers Opens Solar Farm for CO2-Free Power at Feluy Site

  The solar farm spans 2 hectares, generates 3.8 MW, and cuts 800 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiding the site's goal of carbon-neutral PAO production by 2030. A larger farm is planned for 2026.
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  23 April 2024

  ExxonMobil to Decommission French Steam Cracker Amid Market Pressures

  The closure affects 677 jobs, with wider impacts. High costs and market pressures drive the decision. Regulatory approval pending, with site remediation planned.
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  23 April 2024

  ANDRITZ Launches Biodegradable Wipes Line at Teknomelt in Türkiye

  A new production line for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes has started, using bio-based fibers to meet sustainable goals and expand product range.
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  17 April 2024

  BASF, SABIC, and Linde Launch World's First Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace

  The new furnace at BASF's Ludwigshafen site uses renewable electricity to cut CO2 emissions by 90%, supported by a €14.8M German grant, aiming for industrial market maturity.