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18 June 2025
Heidelberg Materials Launches First Industrial-Scale CCS Facility in Cement Industry
Brevik CCS in Norway captures 400,000 tonnes CO₂ annually, enabling net-zero concrete. Part of Norway's Longship project, it sets a blueprint for future CCS initiatives.
18 June 2025
Borealis PDH2 Project Update: Kallo, Belgium
The project is 90% complete, with full mechanical completion in 2025. Start-up is set for Q2 2026. Social compliance measures are ongoing.
17 June 2025
UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
13 June 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia Backs Ammonia Bunkering Pilot in Pilbara
The first ship-to-ship ammonia transfer in Western Australia shows ammonia's potential as a marine fuel, with safety and scalability confirmed.
12 June 2025
BASF Launches New Hexamethylenediamine Plant in France
The plant boosts annual HMD capacity to 260,000 tons, supporting PA 6.6 production and regional growth, with integration into local raw material supply.
11 June 2025
Ercros Tarragona: 27 Years Accident-Free
27 years accident-free due to a strong safety culture, ongoing training, and strict protocols in a complex, hazardous environment.
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11 June 2025
Neste and Chevron Lummus Global Develop Technology for Renewable Fuels from Lignocellulosic Waste
A new technology converts lignocellulosic biomass into renewable fuels, showing promising pilot results and aiming for commercial scale to meet renewable fuel demand and emission targets.
5 June 2025
Perpetual Next Secures Land for Biomethanol Plant in Moerdijk
Perpetual Next plans a biomethanol plant in Moerdijk, aiming for 660,000 tons annual EU capacity. The maritime sector's demand is rising, needing 50-60 global sites by 2030.
3 June 2025
Vulcan Energy Begins V-Li0N™ Qualification with Offtake Partners
Vulcan finalizes strategy to pre-qualify battery-quality lithium hydroxide, achieving first production at its plant, enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience with sustainable methods.
3 June 2025
INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
3 June 2025
BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany
The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
2 June 2025
SONATRACH inspects Arzew — MTBE at 67% and LNG upgrades progressing
MTBE complex 67% complete with year‑end commissioning target and 200,000 tpa; LNG heat‑exchanger replacements, seawater pump rehab, LDAR methane detection and LPG loading arm upgrades.
30 May 2025
Kao wins GSC Incentive Award for industrial fermentative gallic acid production
Fermentative gallic acid from glucose gives doubled yield and higher purity; already used in its products and by domestic makers for boiler corrosion inhibitors; expansion to Asia and Europe planned.
27 May 2025
Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde Partner on Hydrogen Technology
A demonstration plant for ammonia cracking will be built in Germany to convert ammonia into hydrogen, aiding energy security and supporting the hydrogen economy's growth.
23 May 2025
Nobian and EnergyStock Progress Hydrogen Storage in Zuidwending
With permits secured, the project begins drilling for hydrogen storage in salt caverns, crucial for energy transition and grid stability in the Netherlands.
21 May 2025
QatarEnergy — First North Field East LNG train due mid next year
Plans to boost LNG output to 160 mtpa, bring first NFE train online mid next year, start major ethane crackers in early 2027, and expand petrochemical capacity with CPChem.
21 May 2025
WACKER commissions specialty-silicone plants at Zhangjiagang, China
New complex raises local supply capacity for silicone fluids, emulsions and elastomer gels; production to ramp up over the coming months.
20 May 2025
QatarEnergy: Golden Pass to start LNG exports end‑2025; North Field East mid‑2026
Al‑Kaabi urged continued energy investment, said $70–80/bbl is needed to sustain output, flagged US LNG start‑up this year and North Field East coming mid‑2026.
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
Dyno Nobel 1H25: transformation on track; fertilisers sales agreed
Agreed disposals of fertilisers assets could raise up to $835m; transformation delivered $25m benefit in 1H25; statutory NPAT $7m; share buyback to resume 13 May 2025.
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
VIDA bioenergy scales RNG and biogas across Europe
New VTTI subsidiary launched Jan 2025 to scale biomethane, liquid CO₂ and organic fertilisers; Wormslade due mid‑2026; projects in UK, Netherlands and Poland.
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.
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.
6 May 2025
SunGas: Beaver Lake green methanol project enters FEED
Project moves into FEED with engineering firms and technology licensors selected; >$2bn investment, >500,000 t/yr green methanol capacity and construction targeted for mid‑/second‑half 2026.
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.
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