Project Updates and Milestones news (page 32)

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  4 April 2023

  DSM selects BakerHicks for EPCM of methane-reducing feed additive plant

  The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cattle. Construction began in 2022, with completion expected in 2025, supported by local expertise and sustainable practices.
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  31 March 2023

  Neste Advances Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing at Porvoo Refinery

  The second series of runs processed 3,000 tons of waste plastic, advancing chemical recycling. Future plans include scaling to 400,000 tons annually, aiming for 1 million tons by 2030.
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  29 March 2023

  Lonza Expands Drug Product Manufacturing in Visp

  The new cGMP line in Visp is operational, with first batches in April 2023. It supports clinical and commercial needs, enhancing end-to-end solutions and complementing recent site expansions.
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  23 March 2023

  OMNI to Help Zaragoza Become First Zero Waste City

  Zaragoza will use the Omni200 plant to convert non-recyclable waste into methanol and hydrogen, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030. The plant starts in 2026, reducing CO2eq by 100,000 tonnes annually.
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  22 March 2023

  Zaragoza to Invest €280M in World's First Zero Waste Treatment Plant

  Zaragoza's new plant will convert non-recyclable waste into hydrogen and methanol, aiming for zero waste to landfill and zero emissions by 2030, with significant long-term economic savings.
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  22 March 2023

  WACKER Expands Silicone Sealant Production in Nünchritz

  The expansion will boost production and filling capacities, create jobs, and support sustainable construction with alkoxy silicones. Completion is expected by fall 2024, pending regulatory approval.
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  21 March 2023

  Olin to Close Dutch Cumene Plant

  Operations will cease at epoxy resin facilities in South Korea and Brazil. Q1 2023 results will include $57M in restructuring charges, with $15M as non-cash asset impairments.
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  15 March 2023

  TotalEnergies and Paprec Launch Advanced Plastic Film Recycling in France

  A new agreement secures waste supply for an advanced recycling plant in Grandpuits, set to process 15,000 tons annually by 2024, producing recycled plastics with properties of food-grade virgin plastics.
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  9 March 2023

  Nordic Ren-Gas and Etelä-Savon Energia Advance Mikkeli Power-to-Gas Project

  The Mikkeli Power-to-Gas plant will produce renewable methane, hydrogen, and district heat, aiming for commercial production by 2026.
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  7 March 2023

  Uniper Chooses Plug for 100MW Electrolyzer at Rotterdam Maasvlakte Plant

  The Maasvlakte Energy Hub will use Plug's electrolyzer technology to produce green hydrogen by 2026, expanding to 500 MW by 2030, aiding the Netherlands' decarbonization and energy security goals.
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  6 March 2023

  VoltH2 Secures SDE++ Subsidy for Green Hydrogen Plants in the Netherlands

  The Dutch government awarded a substantial SDE++ subsidy to support green hydrogen production in Vlissingen and Terneuzen, advancing the projects towards construction by early 2024.