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19 May 2025
EEW and GEA Partner for CO₂ Capture in the Netherlands
A mobile test plant will assess CO₂ capture processes, needing regulatory support for large-scale projects. Solutions include CO₂ utilization and storage, enhancing decarbonization efforts.
15 May 2025
Rompetrol Rafinare Q1 2025 Operational Growth
Turnover rose 21% to $1.3B, despite a 30% EBITDA drop. Fuel sales grew, exports hit $407M, and state contributions increased to $372M. LDPE plant restarted, boosting petrochemical output.
13 May 2025
Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024
Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.
12 May 2025
Krah Pipes OÜ Chooses BorSafe™ for Durability
BorSafe™ HE3490-LS pipes, installed 15 years ago, still perform reliably, offering long-term durability and eliminating corrosion-related maintenance at Narva Power Plants.
12 May 2025
Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies
Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.
7 May 2025
Ørsted Halts Current Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Project
Rising costs and risks lead to project halt; future options under review. Expected financial impact: DKK 3.5-4.5 billion in 2025. EBITDA guidance remains unchanged.
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7 May 2025
Marubeni and ExxonMobil Sign Low-Carbon Ammonia Agreement
The deal secures 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually for Japan, supporting decarbonization goals and aiming to establish a global low-carbon ammonia market by 2030.
5 May 2025
Greensand and INEOS Begin CO₂ Terminal Construction at Port Esbjerg
Construction starts on Denmark's first CO₂ storage terminal, aiming to establish a CCS hub in the EU, with completion expected by autumn.
5 May 2025
MSSA Expands Sodium Methylate Production in France
Production capacity doubles to 40,000 tonnes by 2026, using mercury-free processes. Expansion aligns with EU regulations and supports biodiesel, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
1 May 2025
INEOS to Launch First European Offshore CO₂ Carrier on May 14
Europe's first offshore CO₂ carrier, built in the Netherlands, will transport CO₂ for storage in the Danish North Sea, advancing EU's carbon capture and storage efforts.
30 April 2025
Hydrogen-Ready Furnace Powers EET Fuels' Stanlow Site
HyNet CO2 project begins, boosting Stanlow's role as a key energy transition hub, enabling significant CO2 reduction and supporting regional industry growth.
24 April 2025
HyNet Infrastructure Approved
The HyNet CO2 project advances, enabling significant CO2 reductions and investment in North West England. EET's Stanlow site will be a key energy transition hub.
24 April 2025
£2bn HyNet Project to Boost UK Jobs and Net Zero Efforts
The UK approved carbon storage permits, enabling CO2 storage in Liverpool Bay, creating 2,000 jobs and repurposing infrastructure to aid the net zero goal by 2050.
23 April 2025
Calpine and ExxonMobil Sign CO2 Storage Deal
Agreement to store 2M MTA CO2 from Baytown Energy Center, supporting low-carbon power and steam. Part of ExxonMobil's CCS expansion, enhancing energy security and industrial competitiveness.
22 April 2025
Freepoint Eco-Systems Ships First Pyrolysis Oil from Ohio Facility
The Ohio facility converts 180M pounds of waste plastic annually into PyOil, reducing landfill use and supporting circular economy efforts.
22 April 2025
TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends
Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
17 April 2025
Lhyfe secures €149 million French government subsidy for major hydrogen plant
The subsidy supports a hydrogen plant near Le Havre, aiming for 34 tonnes/day by 2029, aiding decarbonization and aligning with EU hydrogen goals.
11 April 2025
CARBIOS Reports 2024 Financial Results
Cash at €109M; Longlaville plant construction delayed, pending financing; progress on contracts; 2025 cost-cutting plan to reduce cash burn by 40%.
11 April 2025
BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany
The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
3 April 2025
Clariant's MegaMax 900 Catalyst Powers European Energy's E-Methanol Plant Startup
MegaMax 900 catalyst successfully starts at Denmark's e-methanol plant, enhancing green methanol production with high stability and activity, supported by Clariant's technical team.
1 April 2025
Lummus Technology Advances PFAS Destruction Technology
Lummus launches a commercial-ready unit to destroy PFAS in water, offering scalable solutions for industrial and municipal operators to enhance water safety and environmental protection.
31 March 2025
Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau
The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
27 March 2025
TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2
Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
27 March 2025
Vynova Alkoxides awards engineering contract for new Lülsdorf plant
The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate and sodium ethylate, aiming for completion by autumn 2027, replacing mercury-based production.
26 March 2025
TotalEnergies Launches Six Battery Storage Projects in Germany
Investing €160M, the projects add 221 MW storage, enhancing Germany's power resilience and supporting renewables, with completion set for early 2026.
21 March 2025
Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia
The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
19 March 2025
thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France
The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
18 March 2025
LyondellBasell and Covestro Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands
PO11 unit closure due to overcapacity, high costs, and imports. LYB and Covestro focus on strategic assets and maintain customer relations. Shutdown by 2026.
18 March 2025
Arkema Advances Acrylic Acid Plant Project in Carling, France
The new plant will enhance energy efficiency by 25% and reduce carbon intensity by 20%, with full operation expected in 2026.
17 March 2025
Sinopec Achieves China's Largest Bunker Fuel Load
Sinopec supplied 8,549 tons of fuel oil to the "Excellence," a vessel with offshore CCS, setting a record and enhancing China's port service capabilities.
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