Project Updates and Milestones news (page 36)

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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.
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  3 May 2022

  Alco Bio Fuel and Partners Invest in Second CO2 Capture Line in Ghent

  The new CO2 capture line in Ghent increases annual CO2 capture by 60%, totaling 160,000 tons. The captured CO2 is reused in various industries, reducing fossil CO2 emissions by the same amount.
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  28 April 2022

  Keliber Receives Permit for Lithium Plant in Kokkola

  The plant will convert spodumene concentrate to battery-grade lithium hydroxide for EV batteries. Construction starts this summer, with production set for 2024.
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  20 April 2022

  Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl

  The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
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  19 April 2022

  Hungarian Mayor Visits SEMCORP's Debrecen Factory Under Construction

  The factory, focused on lithium-ion battery separators, is progressing as planned with strong local support, creating 440 jobs. Initial hiring targets administrative staff and technicians.
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  19 April 2022

  Morssinkhof - Rymoplast Invests €30M to Expand Film Recycling in Germany

  A new 8,700 m² facility in Markranstädt will recycle 30,000 tonnes of plastic film annually, create 45 jobs, and enhance regional growth and sustainability. Completion expected by Q1 2023.

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  15 April 2022

  Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden

  A feasibility study for a chemical recycling unit in Stenungsund, Sweden aims to enhance plastics circularity by integrating chemically recycled feedstock, with operations expected to start in 2024.
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  12 April 2022

  Shell Signs First Agreement for Rotterdam Hydrogen Pipeline

  The hydrogen pipeline in Rotterdam will connect the Maasvlakte to Pernis by 2024-2025, supporting sustainable industry and linking to national and international networks.
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  7 April 2022

  Raffinerie Heide Advances Green Hydrogen Project

  The State Government of Schleswig-Holstein has budgeted €194 million for the HySCALE100 project, aiming to decarbonize petrochemical and cement industries with large-scale green hydrogen production.
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  4 April 2022

  CATL's German Plant Approved for Battery Cell Production

  The plant in Thuringia received approval for 8 GWh capacity. Construction is nearly complete, with production starting by end of 2022, creating 1,500 jobs and promoting e-mobility in Germany.
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  1 April 2022

  Air Liquide and EQIOM's K6 Project Secures European Innovation Fund Support

  The K6 project aims to make a cement plant carbon-neutral by capturing 8 million tons of CO2 in 10 years, using innovative technology and receiving €150 million from the European Innovation Fund.
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  1 April 2022

  EU Grants 180 Million EUR to Stockholm Exergi's BECCS Project

  The BECCS plant will capture 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiding net zero goals. Funding includes EU support, Swedish state, and Carbon Removal Certificates. Full financing is targeted by 2023.
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  25 March 2022

  Northvolt to Convert Kvarnsveden Paper Mill into Gigafactory

  The new gigafactory in Borlänge, Sweden, will start operations in late 2024, employ up to 1,000 people, and produce over 100 GWh of cathode material annually using 100% clean energy.
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  24 March 2022

  Global Bioenergies Begins Renewable Isododecane Production in France

  Production starts at Pomacle unit, with commercial launch at In-Cosmetics. Scale-up to 100 tonnes by end of 2022, targeting cosmetics and aviation biofuels markets.
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  23 March 2022

  MOL Builds New Propylene Plant in Hungary

  The new plant in Tiszaújváros will produce 100,000 tons of propylene annually, boosting self-sufficiency and creating jobs. It's part of a $4.5 billion investment to make the city a regional chemical hub.
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  22 March 2022

  3D Carbon Capture Pilot Launches in Dunkirk

  The 3D pilot in Dunkirk aims to validate a new CO2 capture process, targeting decarbonization in steelmaking. Supported by the EU, it will run for 12-18 months, capturing 0.5 tons of CO2 per hour.
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  9 March 2022

  French State Supports Air Liquide's 200 MW Hydrogen Project in Port-Jérôme

  The project, using Siemens Energy tech, aims to decarbonize Normandy's industry and boost hydrogen mobility. It seeks €190M from IPCEI and plans CO2 capture with partners, targeting 2025 completion.
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  7 March 2022

  Repsol Begins Construction of Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant

  The €200M project will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, reducing CO2 by 900,000 tons. It supports Repsol's 2050 net zero goal and involves 1,000 jobs and 240 auxiliary companies.
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  25 February 2022

  Vivergo Fuels Hull Site to Reopen as E10 Fuel Mandated

  The Hull bioethanol plant will reopen, creating 85 jobs, due to favorable conditions and the UK mandating E10 fuel, which will cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes annually.
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  24 February 2022

  OQ Chemicals Expands TCD Alcohol DM Production in Oberhausen

  The expanded facility boosts global TCD Alcohol DM capacity, enhancing supply reliability and supporting market growth. The project was completed on time despite pandemic challenges.
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  24 February 2022

  Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build Bio-Recycled PET Plant in France

  The plant will use enzymatic technology to recycle PET, processing 50,000 tons of waste annually. The project, costing €200 million, aims to create 150 jobs and advance the circular economy.
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  22 February 2022

  Antwerp@C Advances CO2 Reduction at Port of Antwerp

  Antwerp@C begins engineering studies for CO2 infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions by 50% at Port of Antwerp by 2030. The project includes a central backbone, liquefaction unit, and maritime facilities.
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  17 February 2022

  Elkem Secures French Government Funding for Specialty Silicones Expansion

  The funding supports capacity expansion in Roussillon and investments in Saint-Fons to meet high-tech market demand, enhance production, and improve environmental performance.
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  16 February 2022

  Versalis Begins Bioethanol Production in Crescentino

  The Crescentino plant now produces advanced bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass, meeting EU renewable energy standards. It also generates renewable electricity, steam, and biogas, enhancing sustainability.
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  9 February 2022

  Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology for Sustainable Rubber in Poland

  The bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, with a plant capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year. The project moves to the engineering phase, leveraging BASF’s extraction tech and digitalization.
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  9 February 2022

  Essar to Build UK's First Hydrogen Furnace at Stanlow

  A £45M investment will replace three furnaces with a hydrogen-capable one, cutting CO2 by 16,600 tonnes annually. Part of HyNet North West, it aims to make Stanlow the UK's first low carbon refinery.
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  2 February 2022

  ESE and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner on €100M Hydrogen Project in Mikkeli

  The project will assess a Power-to-Gas facility's feasibility, aiming to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, enhancing carbon neutrality and district heating in Mikkeli.
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  1 February 2022

  Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory

  The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.
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  25 January 2022

  Isopropanol Plant Expansion Nears Completion in Roussillon

  The isopropanol plant expansion will be completed by Q1 2022, increasing capacity by 70% to 120 Kt/year. Energy consumption will drop 66%, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 Kt annually.
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  20 January 2022

  Clariant's Podari Plant Ready for Start-Up

  The biofuel plant in Romania, built with Bilfinger Tebodin's support, is mechanically complete. The facility will process 250,000 tons of straw annually, producing 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol.