Project Updates and Milestones news (page 17)

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  18 June 2025

  Borealis PDH2 Project Update: Kallo, Belgium

  The project is 90% complete, with full mechanical completion in 2025. Start-up is set for Q2 2026. Social compliance measures are ongoing.
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  17 June 2025

  UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification

  The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
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  13 June 2025

  Yara Clean Ammonia Backs Ammonia Bunkering Pilot in Pilbara

  The first ship-to-ship ammonia transfer in Western Australia shows ammonia's potential as a marine fuel, with safety and scalability confirmed.
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  12 June 2025

  BASF Launches New Hexamethylenediamine Plant in France

  The plant boosts annual HMD capacity to 260,000 tons, supporting PA 6.6 production and regional growth, with integration into local raw material supply.
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  11 June 2025

  Ercros Tarragona: 27 Years Accident-Free

  27 years accident-free due to a strong safety culture, ongoing training, and strict protocols in a complex, hazardous environment.
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  11 June 2025

  Neste and Chevron Lummus Global Develop Technology for Renewable Fuels from Lignocellulosic Waste

  A new technology converts lignocellulosic biomass into renewable fuels, showing promising pilot results and aiming for commercial scale to meet renewable fuel demand and emission targets.

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  5 June 2025

  Perpetual Next Secures Land for Biomethanol Plant in Moerdijk

  Perpetual Next plans a biomethanol plant in Moerdijk, aiming for 660,000 tons annual EU capacity. The maritime sector's demand is rising, needing 50-60 global sites by 2030.
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  3 June 2025

  Vulcan Energy Begins V-Li0N™ Qualification with Offtake Partners

  Vulcan finalizes strategy to pre-qualify battery-quality lithium hydroxide, achieving first production at its plant, enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience with sustainable methods.
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  3 June 2025

  INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt

  ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
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  3 June 2025

  BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany

  The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
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  27 May 2025

  Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde Partner on Hydrogen Technology

  A demonstration plant for ammonia cracking will be built in Germany to convert ammonia into hydrogen, aiding energy security and supporting the hydrogen economy's growth.
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  23 May 2025

  Nobian and EnergyStock Progress Hydrogen Storage in Zuidwending

  With permits secured, the project begins drilling for hydrogen storage in salt caverns, crucial for energy transition and grid stability in the Netherlands.
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  19 May 2025

  EEW and GEA Partner for CO₂ Capture in the Netherlands

  A mobile test plant will assess CO₂ capture processes, needing regulatory support for large-scale projects. Solutions include CO₂ utilization and storage, enhancing decarbonization efforts.
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  15 May 2025

  Rompetrol Rafinare Q1 2025 Operational Growth

  Turnover rose 21% to $1.3B, despite a 30% EBITDA drop. Fuel sales grew, exports hit $407M, and state contributions increased to $372M. LDPE plant restarted, boosting petrochemical output.
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  13 May 2025

  Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024

  Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.
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  12 May 2025

  Krah Pipes OÜ Chooses BorSafe™ for Durability

  BorSafe™ HE3490-LS pipes, installed 15 years ago, still perform reliably, offering long-term durability and eliminating corrosion-related maintenance at Narva Power Plants.
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  12 May 2025

  Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies

  Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.
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  7 May 2025

  Ørsted Halts Current Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Project

  Rising costs and risks lead to project halt; future options under review. Expected financial impact: DKK 3.5-4.5 billion in 2025. EBITDA guidance remains unchanged.
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  7 May 2025

  Marubeni and ExxonMobil Sign Low-Carbon Ammonia Agreement

  The deal secures 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually for Japan, supporting decarbonization goals and aiming to establish a global low-carbon ammonia market by 2030.
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  5 May 2025

  Greensand and INEOS Begin CO₂ Terminal Construction at Port Esbjerg

  Construction starts on Denmark's first CO₂ storage terminal, aiming to establish a CCS hub in the EU, with completion expected by autumn.
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  5 May 2025

  MSSA Expands Sodium Methylate Production in France

  Production capacity doubles to 40,000 tonnes by 2026, using mercury-free processes. Expansion aligns with EU regulations and supports biodiesel, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
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  1 May 2025

  INEOS to Launch First European Offshore CO₂ Carrier on May 14

  Europe's first offshore CO₂ carrier, built in the Netherlands, will transport CO₂ for storage in the Danish North Sea, advancing EU's carbon capture and storage efforts.
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  30 April 2025

  Hydrogen-Ready Furnace Powers EET Fuels' Stanlow Site

  HyNet CO2 project begins, boosting Stanlow's role as a key energy transition hub, enabling significant CO2 reduction and supporting regional industry growth.
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  24 April 2025

  HyNet Infrastructure Approved

  The HyNet CO2 project advances, enabling significant CO2 reductions and investment in North West England. EET's Stanlow site will be a key energy transition hub.
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  24 April 2025

  £2bn HyNet Project to Boost UK Jobs and Net Zero Efforts

  The UK approved carbon storage permits, enabling CO2 storage in Liverpool Bay, creating 2,000 jobs and repurposing infrastructure to aid the net zero goal by 2050.
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  23 April 2025

  Calpine and ExxonMobil Sign CO2 Storage Deal

  Agreement to store 2M MTA CO2 from Baytown Energy Center, supporting low-carbon power and steam. Part of ExxonMobil's CCS expansion, enhancing energy security and industrial competitiveness.
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  22 April 2025

  Freepoint Eco-Systems Ships First Pyrolysis Oil from Ohio Facility

  The Ohio facility converts 180M pounds of waste plastic annually into PyOil, reducing landfill use and supporting circular economy efforts.
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  22 April 2025

  TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends

  Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
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  17 April 2025

  Lhyfe secures €149 million French government subsidy for major hydrogen plant

  The subsidy supports a hydrogen plant near Le Havre, aiming for 34 tonnes/day by 2029, aiding decarbonization and aligning with EU hydrogen goals.
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  11 April 2025

  BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

  The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.