Project Updates and Milestones news (page 19)

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  1 February 2025

  Nyobe Plant in Belgium Shuts Down, Marking Major Step in Industrial Transition

  The plant's closure involves sustainable dismantling, asset resale, and a focus on environmental responsibility, aligning with industry trends in decarbonization and modernization.
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  30 January 2025

  Northvolt North America Leadership Change

  Karen Chang and Jose Diaz are interim CEO and COO, respectively, during the leadership transition. Paolo Cerruti remains Chairman, supporting strategic growth and continuity.
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  15 January 2025

  EET Hydrogen and ENKA to Build UK's First Large-Scale Low Carbon Hydrogen Plant

  The UK funds a 350MW hydrogen plant capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, advancing decarbonization and economic growth in the North West.
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  13 January 2025

  Vulcan Energy: Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide Production

  Vulcan's plant in Germany produces Europe's first fully integrated battery-grade lithium hydroxide, supporting green mobility and local supply chains.
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  13 January 2025

  Spolana Restructures for Future Transformation

  Production shifts focus to industrial decarbonisation, closing PVC and caprolactam lines, cutting 500 jobs, offering severance and retraining, while modernizing sulphuric acid production.
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  10 January 2025

  Groningen Seaports Invests Amid Industry Challenges

  Despite a tough year, significant investments continue in industrial sites, with a focus on circular and green sectors, while managing setbacks and maintaining a positive outlook.

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  19 December 2024

  ADNOC's Successful Takeover of Covestro

  XRG acquires 91.3% of Covestro shares. The deal awaits regulatory approval, aiming to enhance XRG's Performance Materials and Specialty Chemicals business. Completion expected in H2 2025.
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  19 December 2024

  Galp Sines Refinery Receives Biofuel Reactors

  The reactors will produce biofuels by 2026, marking a European first with an integrated green hydrogen facility. Total investment: €650M. 76 permanent jobs will be created.
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  11 December 2024

  Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line

  The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
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  11 December 2024

  BASF Boosts Ammonium Chloride Output at Ludwigshafen

  The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
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  6 December 2024

  WuXi Biologics Hits Key Milestones at Ireland Site with 16,000L PPQ Success and HPRA GMP Approvals

  The Dundalk site completed two successful PPQ runs and received GMP approval, enhancing its role in global biomanufacturing with innovative, sustainable processes and strong regulatory compliance.
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  4 December 2024

  Topsoe and Sasol to Provide E-Fuels Tech for German eSAF Plant

  The Leuna plant will produce 2500 tons of e-fuels annually by 2027, funded by €130M from Germany's BMDV, using renewable feedstock and advanced technologies for SAF research.
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  26 November 2024

  Sasol and Air Liquide Secure Renewable Energy for Secunda

  A consortium will supply 260 MW of wind and solar energy to decarbonize Secunda, aiming for 1,200 MW by 2030, contributing to a 30% GHG reduction target.
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  22 November 2024

  Gunvor Temporarily Halts Rotterdam Refinery Operations Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

  Operations paused due to unviable feedstock and high costs. Refinery to serve as trading terminal. Energy transition projects, including SAF facility, remain unaffected.
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  18 November 2024

  Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon

  A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.
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  13 November 2024

  Exolum Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Transport via LOHC in Existing Infrastructure

  The project uses LOHC to store and transport hydrogen, funded by the UK government, aiming to meet 30% of the UK's 2030 hydrogen demand and support decarbonization efforts.
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  11 November 2024

  Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland

  The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
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  8 November 2024

  Shell Advances Plastic Circularity at Moerdijk

  A new unit processes hard-to-recycle plastics into pyrolysis oil, enhancing circularity and reducing fossil feedstock reliance, with plans to handle 50 kilotons annually.
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  1 November 2024

  Repsol invests €150M in Tarragona chemical complex

  €50M for maintenance, €100M for safety and efficiency. 675 units inspected, 104,000 tonnes CO2 cut. 1,300 workers daily. Enhances competitiveness and sustainability.
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  31 October 2024

  LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway

  The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
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  30 October 2024

  RWE Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Eemshaven

  Secured permits enable green hydrogen production in Eemshaven, integrating with OranjeWind project, pending final investment decisions and infrastructure readiness.
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  28 October 2024

  European Energy Launches 12 MW Green Hydrogen Facility in Denmark

  The facility uses renewable energy for hydrogen production, with plans to expand. It supplies Port Esbjerg and local utilities, optimizing energy use and aiding decarbonization efforts.
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  28 October 2024

  GreenIron and Norwegian Hydrogen Sign Delivery Agreement

  GreenIron's Sandviken plant will use green hydrogen from Norway for zero-emissions metal production, marking a key step in scaling operations and enhancing supply chain security.
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  28 October 2024

  Repsol pauses 3 Green Hydrogen Projects in Cartagena, Tarrogona and Basque Country Amid Regulatory Uncertainty in Spain

  Projects paused due to regulatory issues, impacting Spain's green hydrogen goals. Repsol shifts focus to Portugal, citing need for stable policies to support energy transition investments.
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  22 October 2024

  Avantium Opens FDCA Flagship Plant in the Netherlands

  Queen Máxima officiates the opening. The plant will produce 5 kilotons of FDCA for plant-based plastic PEF. The event featured speeches and a facility tour.
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  16 October 2024

  Teréga and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen and CO2 Hub at Port-La Nouvelle

  The MoU aims to develop Port-La Nouvelle into a key hub for low-carbon hydrogen and CO2, supporting energy transition and regional economic growth.
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  8 October 2024

  E.ON Hydrogen taps ANDRITZ for Essen electrolyzer study

  The study covers feasibility and safety for a 20 MW plant to produce 2,300 tons of green hydrogen annually, supporting local transport and industry, with completion expected in 2024.
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  7 October 2024

  EU Renewable Hydrogen Auction Winners Sign Grants for New Production

  Six projects receive EU funding to produce renewable hydrogen, with support over ten years, aiming to cut over 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions across various sectors.
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  2 October 2024

  Zaragoza Opens Europe's First Biorefinery

  The biorefinery converts urban waste into high-value products, supporting circular economy goals and reducing landfill waste, while creating jobs and promoting sustainable growth.
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  1 October 2024

  DLR Begins Construction of Power-to-Liquid Fuel Facility in Leuna

  The facility will optimize e-fuels, bridging research and industrial production, with €130M funding, aiming to decarbonize transport and enhance Leuna's role in sustainable chemical manufacturing.