Project Updates and Milestones news (page 30)

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  13 February 2024

  PanTera and Bayer Sign Actinium-225 Supply Agreement

  Starting in late 2024, PanTera will supply actinium-225, enhancing access for clinical trials and developing a large-scale production facility to meet global demand for radiopharma-based cancer treatments.
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  6 February 2024

  MHI and Worley Secure FEED Contract for UK's First Cement CO2 Capture Plant

  The Padeswood CCS project will capture and store up to 800,000 tons of CO2 annually, starting in 2028, as part of the HyNet CCUS cluster to support the UK's net zero carbon goal by 2050.
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  5 February 2024

  H&S Installs Mattress Recycling Plant in Lelystad

  The new plant uses advanced depolymerization to recycle polyurethane foam from 200,000 mattresses annually, producing high-quality recycled polyol for new PU products, aiding EU waste reduction goals.
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  5 February 2024

  Tecnimont to Design Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant in Portugal

  The project will produce green hydrogen and ammonia in Sines, Portugal, using renewable energy. It includes electrolyzers, nitrogen production, and storage, with a final decision expected by March 2024.
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  1 February 2024

  Greenstat Approves 20 MW Hydrogen Hub in Kristiansand

  The 20 MW facility will supply green hydrogen to the maritime industry by late 2026, with a 40 MW phase in 2027. Supported by ENOVA, construction starts in fall 2024.
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  1 February 2024

  Lhyfe to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Brake, Germany

  The plant will produce 1,150 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using wind and solar power. It aims to support regional decarbonization, create jobs, and strengthen local industry.

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  29 January 2024

  Carbon Centric to Build Carbon Capture Plant in Norway

  The plant will capture 10,000 tons of CO2 annually, converting it to food-grade quality. Funded by NOK 100 million, it aims to reduce emissions and reuse biogenic CO2, with completion by spring 2025.
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  29 January 2024

  Eni Advances Third Bio-Refinery Conversion in Livorno

  The Livorno site will convert to bio-refining, adding three new plants for hydrogenated biofuels. Completion is expected by 2026, aiming for carbon neutrality and increased biofuel capacity.
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  24 January 2024

  Pryme N.V. Produces First Oil at Rotterdam Plant

  The plant began production on January 19, 2024, focusing on calibrating processes and optimizing performance. Full-scale production is expected by Q3, aiming for 30,000 metric tons of pyrolysis oil annually.
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  19 January 2024

  Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Launch Industrial-Scale Bio-Butadiene Plant

  The new plant in Bassens produces bio-based butadiene from ethanol, aiming to replace petrochemical sources and support sustainable synthetic elastomer production. The project has €80M investment and created 20 jobs.
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  17 January 2024

  Hycamite Begins Construction of Customer Sample Facility in Finland

  The facility will demonstrate methane-splitting technology, producing hydrogen and carbon without greenhouse gases. It will have a capacity of 2,000 tons of hydrogen and 6,000 tons of carbon annually.
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  12 January 2024

  BYK Netherlands Invests in New Solvent-Based Wax Dispersions Plant

  The new plant in Deventer will replace the current facility, meeting future customer and regulatory demands. Commercial production starts end 2026, ensuring safety, sustainability, and reliability.
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  11 January 2024

  WACKER to Build Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic

  New site in Karlovy Vary to produce specialty silicones by end of 2025, creating 200 jobs. Focus on room-temperature-vulcanizing silicones, later adding high-temperature-vulcanizing compounds.
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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.