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6 November 2023
Air Products to Build Europe's Largest Blue Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam
The new facility will capture CO2 from existing plants, connect to the Porthos system for storage, and help meet Dutch climate targets, supporting industry and mobility transition in Rotterdam.
26 October 2023
Mura Technology Launches First Commercial HydroPRS™ Recycling Plant in Teesside
The plant will process 'unrecyclable' plastics, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions. Key industry figures attended the launch, highlighting collaboration and economic benefits.
26 October 2023
Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France
Construction starts on the world's first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with a 2025 commissioning target. The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs.
25 October 2023
Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Sodium-Ion Battery Facility in Sweden
Fluor will provide FEED services for the first industrial-scale sodium-ion battery facility in Sweden, with project management from its UK office. Completion is expected by early 2024.
24 October 2023
bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project
H2Teesside aims for 1.2GW hydrogen by 2030, aiding local decarbonization. The project leverages North Sea gas and carbon capture, targeting low-cost, efficient hydrogen production.
13 October 2023
Lonza to Add New ADC Filling Line at Stein Facility
The new cGMP filling line will enhance bioconjugate handling and create 115 jobs by 2027, expanding end-to-end ADC manufacturing capabilities and supporting clinical and commercial supply.
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12 October 2023
Lhyfe to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
The plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd will use renewable energy, support local industry, and contribute to climate-friendly infrastructure, backed by EU funding and state support. Completion is expected in 2024.
11 October 2023
MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal
The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.
11 October 2023
Solvay to Cut Soda Ash Production in Torrelavega
Production at Torrelavega will drop by 300-600 kilotons annually from January 2024. The site will focus on regional customers and sustainability, while exports shift to Green River, WY.
7 October 2023
IONWAY to Build First Plant in Nysa, Poland
The new plant will create 900 jobs, run on renewable energy, and support the EU Green Deal. The Polish government backs the €1.7 billion investment with €350 million in grants.
2 October 2023
Hystar to Build 4 GW Factory and Expand to North America
A new 4 GW electrolyser factory in Norway will be operational by 2025. North American expansion includes a headquarters in 2024 and a multi-GW factory by 2027.
21 September 2023
EQTEC Halts Billingham Project in UK
Challenging market conditions and setbacks make the Billingham project unfeasible. Discussions continue on recovering investments. Focus shifts to broader strategic opportunities.
20 September 2023
TotalEnergies to Build Plastic Recycling Unit in France
The new unit will produce 30,000 tons of recycled plastic annually by 2026, supporting high-performance packaging. It aligns with the goal of 1 million tons of circular polymers by 2030 and maintains 250 jobs.
9 September 2023
LG Magna e-Powertrain Opens New Facility in Hungary
The new facility in Miskolc, Hungary, will produce e-motors by 2025, creating 200 jobs. It aims to meet European EV market demands with scalable electrified powertrain solutions.
6 September 2023
Jayplas to Double Wales' Plastic Reprocessing Capacity
The new facility will process 100,000 tonnes of plastics annually, cut Wales' carbon footprint by 150,000 tonnes, and create skilled jobs, supporting zero waste and net zero emissions by 2050.
5 September 2023
Ren-Gas E-Methane Project in Kotka Begins Environmental Impact Assessment
The project will produce renewable e-methane and hydrogen, using CO2 capture and green hydrogen, with waste heat aiding district heating. Public review of the EIA is open until October 3, 2023.
5 September 2023
Futamura Opens New Production Line in Wigton
The new cellulose film line boosts production by 25%, reducing lead times and supporting sustainable packaging. The team’s dedication was key to this strategic investment.
30 August 2023
Plastic Energy Launches Pilot Plant at UK R&D Labs
The pilot plant will enhance chemical recycling technology, optimize TACOIL™ production, and support scaling projects from lab to commercial scale.
24 August 2023
Biokraft Launches World's Largest Bio-LNG Liquefaction Unit, Doubling Production Capacity
The new plant in Södertörn delivered its first 34 tons of bio-LNG, enough for 50,000 km of truck travel. The project, costing SEK 330M, will enter regular production by year-end.
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.
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.
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