Project Updates and Milestones news (page 29)

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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.
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  16 April 2024

  BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany

  The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
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  10 April 2024

  MadoquaPower2X Expands Land for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Portugal

  The project secures 60 hectares in Sines, aims to create 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs by 2025, and will produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia, supporting EU decarbonization goals.
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  9 April 2024

  Hydrogen Import Facility at Rotterdam Port

  A new facility at Rotterdam will import and distribute green hydrogen, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals through efficient supply chain solutions.
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  5 April 2024

  Pantherna and WACKER Expand mRNA Biopharmaceutical Collaboration

  WACKER's Halle site will produce mRNA-based ARDS treatment using a scalable process. The facility, operational by mid-2024, marks a milestone in their collaboration with Pantherna.
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  28 March 2024

  SASA Boosts Polyester Output with New PTA Plant

  The new PTA plant in Adana aims for 1.75 million tons annually, reducing import reliance, cutting costs, boosting production, creating jobs, and lowering emissions with Invista technology. Completion by Q4 2024.
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  20 March 2024

  Topsoe's Electrolyzer Demonstration Yields Strong Results in Denmark

  The SOEC electrolyzer test showed high stability and efficiency under industrial conditions, supporting rapid decarbonization and receiving significant EU funding for further development.
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  19 March 2024

  Roquette to Acquire IFF Pharma Solutions

  The acquisition will enhance Roquette's pharma product range, expand its US footprint, and boost its formulation and R&D capabilities, aiming to close by H1 2025 pending regulatory approval.
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  19 March 2024

  INEOS to End Ethanol Production at Grangemouth in 2025

  All staff to be redeployed. Decision follows reduced demand and import pressure. Consultations with employees and Trade Union to begin. Ethanol supply to continue from Herne, Germany.
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  18 March 2024

  Lhyfe secures €149m French government grant for green hydrogen plant near Le Havre

  The project, part of the IPCEI hydrogen program, aims to produce 34 tonnes of green hydrogen daily by 2028. Located near Yara's plant, it supports Le Havre's decarbonization efforts.
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  15 March 2024

  ECLUSE Tunnel Construction Begins for Evonik

  The ECLUSE tunnel will transport steam across the Scheldt, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by connecting waste-to-energy facilities with industrial users.
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  15 March 2024

  Trinseo Considers Closing Virgin Polycarbonate Plant in Germany

  The potential closure aims to boost annual profitability by $15-20M. Demand softens, prices drop due to oversupply. Trinseo explores recycling tech, with a pilot facility in the Netherlands.
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  11 March 2024

  Morley Secures Services Contract for Shell's Rotterdam Hydrogen Project

  Morley will provide design, procurement, and construction management for Europe's largest renewable hydrogen project, powered by offshore wind, to support decarbonization and heavy transport.
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  5 March 2024

  Willis Sustainable Fuels Approved for SAF Refinery at Teesworks, UK

  The Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council approved plans for a SAF refinery at Teesworks, with an annual capacity of 14 kilotons. The project received a £4.721M grant from the UK Department for Transport.
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  28 February 2024

  Green Methanol Production Demonstrated in Bitterfeld-Wolfen

  A research project in Bitterfeld-Wolfen tests two processes for producing green methanol, aiming to reduce production costs and improve efficiency using renewable sources for green hydrogen.
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  22 February 2024

  bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project

  The Teesside project aims for 1.2GW blue hydrogen by 2030, capturing up to 99.99% CO2 with OASE® technology. It targets decarbonizing industry and heavy transport, with operations planned for 2028.
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  20 February 2024

  Itero secures €5m from EU for Brightlands Chemelot demonstration plant

  The plant will process 27kt of waste plastics annually, offsetting 20kt of fossil resources and creating 40 jobs, supporting the transition to a circular plastics hub in Limburg.
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  20 February 2024

  Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions

  Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges the EU to address high energy costs, carbon taxes, and lack of renewal in the chemical sector to prevent further offshoring and industrial decline.