Project Updates and Milestones news (page 35)

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  25 August 2022

  BASF and enviaM Launch Solar Farm in Germany

  A new solar farm with 52,000 photovoltaic modules will supply 10% of the Schwarzheide site's electricity needs, supporting BASF's sustainability goals and regional climate targets.
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  22 August 2022

  Grupa Azoty S.A. Halts Production Due to Record Gas Prices

  Production units shut down due to high gas prices. Other products continue. Investment and repairs planned. Essential services maintained. Market conditions monitored for future decisions.
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  18 August 2022

  Cellforce Begins Construction of Battery Cell Production Site in Germany

  Construction starts on a new site in Mahden for developing and producing high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, with pilot production set for 2024. The project receives €60 million in funding.
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  12 August 2022

  Petrofac Begins Modernisation at Mažeikiai Refinery

  A ceremony in Lithuania marked the start of constructing a new Residue Conversion Unit, enhancing the refinery's capacity and environmental standards, crucial for regional energy security.
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  12 August 2022

  CATL to Build Second European Battery Plant in Hungary

  The new 100 GWh plant in Debrecen will supply European automakers, use renewable energy, and explore local partnerships for battery materials, enhancing CATL's global network and e-mobility efforts.
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  8 August 2022

  Sartorius Acquires Albumedix to Enhance Advanced Therapy Solutions

  Sartorius acquires Albumedix for £415M, adding recombinant albumin solutions to its portfolio. This enhances cell culture media and vaccine production capabilities. Transaction closes Q3 2022.

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  26 July 2022

  Grupa Azoty ZAK Begins Alternative Fuels Lab Construction

  The lab, part of the Green Azoty program, will focus on hydrogen and metal analysis, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Completion is expected in 2023.
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  13 July 2022

  Neste Secures EU Funding for Chemical Recycling in Porvoo

  The project aims to pretreat and upgrade 400,000 tons of waste plastic annually, targeting over 1 million tons by 2030, enhancing chemical recycling and reducing reliance on virgin fossil resources.
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  8 July 2022

  Vulcan Updates on Zero Carbon Lithium™ Projects in Germany and Italy

  Vulcan collaborates with Enel Green Power on geothermal lithium in Italy and advances its Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project in Germany with positive EIA results and ongoing community support.
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  7 July 2022

  Volkswagen Launches Global Battery Business with PowerCo

  Volkswagen's new company, PowerCo, will manage global battery production, investing €20B by 2030. The first cell factory in Salzgitter starts in 2025, creating up to 20,000 jobs in Europe.
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  6 July 2022

  Estonia Develops First Nationwide Hydrogen Valley

  Estonia's Hydrogen Valley aims to create a full hydrogen value chain in six years, enhancing energy independence and sustainability through green hydrogen production, transport, and storage infrastructure.
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  6 July 2022

  Shell to Build Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  The 200MW electrolyser will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily by 2025, powered by offshore wind. It will help decarbonize Shell's Rotterdam refinery and support commercial transport.
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  30 June 2022

  Construction Begins at Muga Potash Mine in Spain

  Initial construction at Muga Mine includes fencing, staff facilities, and excavation. The project targets shallow sylvinite beds for low-cost mining. Some areas were relinquished due to geological factors.
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  29 June 2022

  Gasunie Begins National Hydrogen Network Construction

  The Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy announced plans for a national hydrogen network, leveraging existing gas infrastructure to connect seaports, industrial clusters, and storage, boosting sustainability.
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  29 June 2022

  FREYR Battery Approves First Gigafactory in Norway

  The gigafactory will have a 29 GWh capacity, supported by $1.6 billion in debt financing and Norwegian government backing, aiming for high efficiency and significant market impact by 2030.
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  22 June 2022

  Moderna to Establish UK Vaccine Research and Manufacturing Centre

  NHS patients will access next-gen mRNA vaccines via a new UK facility, boosting pandemic response and job creation. The centre will enhance R&D and local manufacturing for various diseases.
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  22 June 2022

  VTT and Neste to Build Power-to-Liquids Demonstration Facility in Espoo

  The facility will integrate CO2 capture, green hydrogen, and e-fuels production, aiming for commercial-scale sustainable fuel solutions. Pilot runs are expected to complete in 2023.
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  21 June 2022

  Emerson and Neste to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations in Finland

  The biorefinery will use advanced automation to produce sustainable biofuels and chemicals, reducing emissions and energy use. Completion is expected in 2022 with significant CO2 reduction.
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  14 June 2022

  Clariant Begins Commercial Production of Cellulosic Ethanol in Romania

  The plant's entire output is contracted to Shell. It will produce 50,000 tons of biofuels from local agricultural residues, supporting sustainable fuel and chemical applications.
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  9 June 2022

  BASF Expands Optical Brightener Production in Monthey

  Increased production capacity for Tinopal® CBS optical brighteners meets rising global demand, overcoming COVID-19 and supply chain challenges. Ideal for detergents, it supports EU Ecolabel standards.
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  9 June 2022

  INEOS Olefins Belgium Receives Permit for Project ONE in Antwerp

  The permit allows construction of Europe's most sustainable steam cracker, reducing CO2 emissions significantly. The project will create 450 direct jobs and aims for climate neutrality within 10 years.
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  7 June 2022

  Viridian to Build France's First Battery-Grade Lithium Plant

  Starting 2025, the plant in Eastern France will produce low-carbon lithium hydroxide, creating 250 direct and 600 indirect jobs, supporting Europe's electric vehicle supply chain and green mobility goals.
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  1 June 2022

  Lhyfe Approved to Develop Hydrogen Ecosystem in Schwäbisch Gmünd

  The plant will produce up to 4 tonnes/day of green hydrogen, powered by wind and solar, and supply local industry and fuel cell vehicles. Operational by early 2024, it supports a sustainable tech park.
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  31 May 2022

  LANXESS to Acquire DSM Elastomers for EUR 310 Million

  The acquisition, valued at an EBITDA multiple of 6, will be EPS accretive by 2011. The deal includes EPDM plants in the Netherlands and Brazil, pending antitrust approval and employee consultation.
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  24 May 2022

  Xycle to Begin Building Plastic Recycling Plant in 2024

  The plant will convert 21,000 tons of plastic into raw materials annually, aiming for global expansion. It reduces CO2 emissions and fossil raw material use in the chemical industry.
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  16 May 2022

  Europe's Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Opens in Norway

  The plant processes 12,000 tonnes of EV batteries annually, recovering up to 95% of materials. Expansion aims for 70,000 tonnes by 2025 and 300,000 by 2030, supporting sustainable battery recycling.
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  12 May 2022

  Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Teesside, UK

  A new lithium hydroxide plant in Teesside will process low-carbon feedstocks for Europe's battery market, aiming for 96,000tpa production by 2030, with commercial output expected by Q4 2024.
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  11 May 2022

  AMG Lithium Breaks Ground on Germany's First Lithium Hydroxide Plant

  The plant will supply Europe's battery industry with high-purity lithium hydroxide, starting with 20,000 MT annually and expandable to 100,000 MT. This supports electromobility and energy storage trends.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS and SGN Launch Hydrogen Network Trial in Scotland

  The trial at Grangemouth will test repurposing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen, aiming to support a low-cost, low-disruption hydrogen system for UK homes and businesses.
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  4 May 2022

  Volkswagen and SEAT to Invest 10 Billion Euros in Spain's Electrification

  The investment will fund a battery Gigafactory in Valencia, electric vehicle production, and a supplier ecosystem. A photovoltaic plant will supply green energy to the Gigafactory.