Project Updates and Milestones news (page 16)

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  10 January 2024

  H2 Energy Europe Secures Environmental Approval for Esbjerg Hydrogen Facility

  The project aligns with Esbjerg’s Vision 2025, creating jobs and reducing water strain. It will support decarbonisation and sustainable e-fuel production, with a crucial pipeline expected by 2028.
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  8 January 2024

  EU Approves €902M Aid for Northvolt's German Battery Plant

  The EU approved a €902M German aid measure to support a battery plant in Heide, aiming to boost EV production and the green transition, while ensuring fair competition within the EU.
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  7 January 2024

  Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp

  The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
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  21 December 2023

  Global Bioenergies Sets Timeline for Biobased Isobutene Plant in France

  The plant, using a "direct pathway" process, will be operational by 2027. It will produce isobutene for cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuels, with initial financing secured and engineering design to be finalized by 2024.
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  21 December 2023

  Eni Enhances UK CCS Leadership with HyNet Expansion and New Government Initiatives

  The UK launches "CCUS Vision" to boost carbon capture, aiming for 20-30 million tonnes stored annually by 2030, creating 50,000 jobs. HyNet and Bacton hubs to store 500 million tonnes of CO2.
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  20 December 2023

  UK Invests £20 Billion to Develop Competitive Carbon Capture Market

  The UK aims to create a competitive carbon capture market by 2035, boosting the economy by £5 billion annually by 2050, supporting 50,000 jobs by 2030, and storing 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

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  20 December 2023

  Neste to Transform Porvoo Refinery into Renewables Hub

  The Porvoo refinery will shift to producing 3 million tons of renewable and circular products by the mid-2030s, requiring 2.5 BEUR in investments, driven by declining fossil fuel demand and climate goals.
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  18 December 2023

  INEOS Phenol Opens Europe's Largest Cumene Plant, Halves CO2 Emissions

  The new 750,000 tonne facility in Marl, Germany, reduces CO2 emissions by 50% per tonne using advanced technology and heat integration, supporting phenol and acetone production for various applications.
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  14 December 2023

  EDF Renewables UK Secures NZHF Funding for Tees Green Hydrogen Project

  The Tees Green Hydrogen project will use green electricity from Teesside Offshore Wind Farm and a new solar farm to power a 7.5MW electrolyser, aiming for 300MW by 2030. Operational by 2026.
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  8 December 2023

  INEOS Acquires LyondellBasell's Bayport Ethylene Oxide Facility for $700M

  The acquisition includes ethylene oxide, glycols, and ethers plants. It expands INEOS's US presence, leveraging cost-effective energy and logistics. Completion expected by Q2 2024.
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  1 December 2023

  ExxonMobil's Fawley Refinery Investment Enhances UK Energy Security

  The new low-sulphur diesel facility at Fawley will boost production by 40%, reduce imports, support 400 construction jobs, and lay groundwork for lower-carbon fuels with a new hydrogen plant.
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  29 November 2023

  INEOS Aromatics to Mothball PTA Plant in Geel, Belgium

  Rising costs make European PTA production uncompetitive. Affected employees will be consulted for redeployment. Customers remain unaffected as the larger, efficient PTA unit continues operations.
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  23 November 2023

  Novo Nordisk Invests €2.1 Billion in Expanding French Production Facilities

  The €2.1 billion investment will double the Chartres site's capacity, add new production processes, and create over 500 jobs by 2028, enhancing Novo Nordisk's ability to meet future medicine demands.
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  23 November 2023

  BASF Secures Funding for 54-MW Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant

  The 54-MW PEM electrolyzer will produce 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 72,000 metric tons. The project receives €124.3 million in funding and aims to start in 2025.
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  21 November 2023

  Sasol and Air Liquide's First Renewable Energy PPA for Secunda Decarbonisation Finalized

  Mainstream Renewable Power's 97.5MW solar project in Free State reaches financial close, supporting Secunda's decarbonisation with operations set for 2025.
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  16 November 2023

  Svensk Plaståtervinning Opens Advanced Plastic Sorting Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Motala processes 42 metric tons per hour, recovering 12 plastic types with 98% purity. It aims for zero waste, downcycling, and emissions, leveraging advanced sorting and digital monitoring.
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  10 November 2023

  Novo Nordisk to Invest €5.6 Billion in Expanding Danish Manufacturing Facilities

  The €5.6 billion investment will expand API and packaging capacity, create 800 jobs, and enhance sustainability. Completion is expected between 2025-2029, with 3,000 external workers during construction.
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  6 November 2023

  Air Products to Build Europe's Largest Blue Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  The new facility will capture CO2 from existing plants, connect to the Porthos system for storage, and help meet Dutch climate targets, supporting industry and mobility transition in Rotterdam.
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  26 October 2023

  Mura Technology Launches First Commercial HydroPRS™ Recycling Plant in Teesside

  The plant will process 'unrecyclable' plastics, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions. Key industry figures attended the launch, highlighting collaboration and economic benefits.
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  26 October 2023

  Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France

  Construction starts on the world's first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with a 2025 commissioning target. The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs.
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  25 October 2023

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Sodium-Ion Battery Facility in Sweden

  Fluor will provide FEED services for the first industrial-scale sodium-ion battery facility in Sweden, with project management from its UK office. Completion is expected by early 2024.
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  24 October 2023

  bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project

  H2Teesside aims for 1.2GW hydrogen by 2030, aiding local decarbonization. The project leverages North Sea gas and carbon capture, targeting low-cost, efficient hydrogen production.
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  13 October 2023

  Lonza to Add New ADC Filling Line at Stein Facility

  The new cGMP filling line will enhance bioconjugate handling and create 115 jobs by 2027, expanding end-to-end ADC manufacturing capabilities and supporting clinical and commercial supply.
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  12 October 2023

  Lhyfe to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany

  The plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd will use renewable energy, support local industry, and contribute to climate-friendly infrastructure, backed by EU funding and state support. Completion is expected in 2024.
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  11 October 2023

  MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal

  The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.
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  11 October 2023

  Solvay to Cut Soda Ash Production in Torrelavega

  Production at Torrelavega will drop by 300-600 kilotons annually from January 2024. The site will focus on regional customers and sustainability, while exports shift to Green River, WY.
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  7 October 2023

  IONWAY to Build First Plant in Nysa, Poland

  The new plant will create 900 jobs, run on renewable energy, and support the EU Green Deal. The Polish government backs the €1.7 billion investment with €350 million in grants.
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  2 October 2023

  Hystar to Build 4 GW Factory and Expand to North America

  A new 4 GW electrolyser factory in Norway will be operational by 2025. North American expansion includes a headquarters in 2024 and a multi-GW factory by 2027.
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  21 September 2023

  EQTEC Halts Billingham Project in UK

  Challenging market conditions and setbacks make the Billingham project unfeasible. Discussions continue on recovering investments. Focus shifts to broader strategic opportunities.
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  20 September 2023

  TotalEnergies to Build Plastic Recycling Unit in France

  The new unit will produce 30,000 tons of recycled plastic annually by 2026, supporting high-performance packaging. It aligns with the goal of 1 million tons of circular polymers by 2030 and maintains 250 jobs.