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23 August 2023
Northvolt secures $1.2 billion as first energy storage systems roll out
The $1.2B funding extends a previous $1.1B note, attracting major investors. Northvolt's new plant in Poland assembles battery systems, with customer deliveries expected later this year.
3 August 2023
thyssenkrupp Uhde Partners with SwitcH2 and BW Offshore for Floating Green Ammonia Plant
The consortium is developing a floating green hydrogen and ammonia project, receiving a €3M Dutch grant. The FPSO plant will connect to a wind farm by 2027, using thyssenkrupp’s ammonia synthesis tech.
1 August 2023
Li-Cycle Begins Operations at First European Battery Recycling Facility in Germany
The new facility in Magdeburg processes up to 30,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material annually, using eco-friendly technology. It supports Europe's largest battery market and creates 50 new jobs.
27 July 2023
VARO Secures $165M Green Loan for Biogas Expansion
The $165M green loan will refinance the acquisition of a biogas facility, doubling its capacity by 2026. The loan aligns with UN SDGs and meets stringent ESG criteria.
19 July 2023
ENE Secures 35.78-hectare Lease for Lithium Plant in Cáceres
The 35-year lease costs 2.1M euros and covers a third of the project area. The plant will produce 100,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, creating over 1,000 jobs and aiding the energy transition.
6 July 2023
Mitsui Invests in Denmark's First e-Methanol Business
Mitsui acquires 49% of MidCo, which produces low-carbon e-methanol from green hydrogen and CO2. Production starts in 2024, with sales agreements in place. Mitsui aims to enhance competitiveness and collaboration.
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3 July 2023
Evonik Sells Lülsdorf Site to ICIG
The sale of the Lülsdorf site and cyanuric chloride business to ICIG was completed on June 30. Over 600 employees and all production facilities are included, with extensive protective rights agreed.
29 June 2023
BASF Opens Europe's First Combined Battery Materials and Recycling Center
The new facility in Schwarzheide, Germany, produces high-performance cathode materials and recycles battery components, supporting Europe's battery value chain and reducing CO2 footprint.
27 June 2023
HOPE Project Secures €20M EU Grant for Offshore Hydrogen Production
The HOPE project will develop a 10 MW offshore hydrogen production unit in the North Sea by 2026, demonstrating technical and financial viability for large-scale renewable hydrogen production.
27 June 2023
Sealhyfe Offshore Hydrogen Pilot Produces First Green Hydrogen
Sealhyfe, the first offshore hydrogen production pilot, began producing green hydrogen. The project aims to validate industrial solutions for large-scale hydrogen production and decarbonization.
26 June 2023
La Mède: Future Energy Hub
La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
26 June 2023
Grupa Azoty Group Starts Polypropylene Production at Polimery Police, Poland
The new plant will produce 437,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, starting August 2023. It features advanced technologies, an Offshore Gas Terminal, and will boost Poland's plastics production and energy independence.
16 June 2023
Pyrum Innovations AG Begins Commissioning of Industrial Plant in Dillingen
The phased commissioning of thermolysis recycling plants 2 & 3 has begun. Full operation is expected by 2024, processing up to 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres annually into reusable materials.
15 June 2023
Neste to Build Liquefied Waste Plastic Unit in Finland
The new unit will upgrade 150,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic annually, part of a broader project targeting 400,000 tons. Completion is expected in early 2025.
14 June 2023
ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Produce First Ethanol from Ghent CCU Facility
The Ghent facility captures steelmaking gases, converting them into ethanol. It aims to produce 80M liters annually, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes, supporting the EU's 2030 Climate Target Plan.
8 June 2023
AFYREN NEOXY Plant Advances Production in France
The plant completed construction, began production, and delivered initial biobased acid lots. It aims for full capacity by 2023, targeting 16,000 tons annually and €35M in sales.
6 June 2023
Solvay to Produce Green Hydrogen for Peroxides in Italy
The Hydrogen Valley Rosignano Project will cut CO2 emissions by 15% using a 756-ton green hydrogen plant powered by a 9.5 MW photovoltaic installation, operational by mid-2026.
30 May 2023
ACC Opens First Gigafactory in France
The first production unit will be operational by end of 2023. The factory will create 2,000 jobs by 2030, recycle 90% of its waste, and source materials responsibly.
22 May 2023
OMV Petrom Secures NPRR Funding for Green Hydrogen Production in Romania
The project will build a 20 MW hydrogen production capacity at the Petrobrazi refinery, powered by renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions by 70%. Completion is expected in 2025.
16 May 2023
ORLEN Południe Enhances Sustainable Propylene Glycol Production with BASF Technology
The BioPG plant converts glycerol into renewable propylene glycol, reducing CO2 by 60%. It supports CO2 neutrality goals and meets 75% of Poland's propylene glycol needs.
15 May 2023
Trinseo Opens Polycarbonate Dissolution Pilot Facility in Terneuzen
The new facility advances sustainability goals by recycling polycarbonate from mixed materials without pre-treatment, aiding in Trinseo's 2030 targets and enhancing R&D capabilities.
10 May 2023
Arcadia Chooses Topsoe and Sasol for 2026 eFuels Plant in Denmark
The agreement marks a key milestone for the eFuels plant, aiming to produce sustainable aviation fuels to meet EU mandates and decarbonize the aviation sector by converting CO2 and H2 into eFuel.
8 May 2023
GIDARA Energy Secures Environmental Permit for Amsterdam Methanol Facility
The facility will convert local waste into renewable methanol using patented technology. The permit ensures minimal environmental impact and aligns with Amsterdam's sustainability goals.
3 May 2023
Neste Advances Renewable Hydrogen Project in Porvoo
The project moves to basic engineering, with production potentially starting in 2026. It aims to replace fossil-based hydrogen and generate renewable heat for district heating.
26 April 2023
Petrofac Wins EPC Contract for Mažeikiai Refinery Upgrade
The project, under €200M, includes design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of new facilities to enhance cleaner fuel production and operational efficiency at the Mažeikiai Refinery.
21 April 2023
Veolia to Operate Turkey's First Waste-to-Energy Plant
The Istanbul plant processes 1.1M tonnes of waste annually, saving 1.5M tonnes of CO2 and generating 560,000 MWh of electricity, aiding Turkey's 2053 carbon neutrality goal.
17 April 2023
Pilot Electrolyzer in Herne: Green Hydrogen for Wind Energy
A pilot project in Herne aims to produce green hydrogen for wind turbine materials, reducing CO2 emissions. Funded by the German Federal Ministry, it tests new electrolysis technology until mid-2025.
14 April 2023
OMV Petrom Begins Turnaround at Petrobrazi Refinery
The six-week turnaround involves 6,000 workers, 25 contractors, and €80M for modernization and safety checks on equipment, ensuring continuous fuel supply.
14 April 2023
Rotterdam Port Authority Allocates Site for 1 GW Green Hydrogen Plant
An 11ha site on the Maasvlakte is being developed for a green hydrogen plant, leveraging wind energy from the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm. The plant aims to be operational by 2028.
4 April 2023
Técnicas Reunidas starts engineering for CETAER's e-methanol plant in Spain
The plant will produce 37,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen and CO2, starting in 2026, with plans to expand to 300,000 tonnes by 2030. The project has received IDAE's "Pioneers 3 Plan" subsidy.
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