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6 December 2024
WuXi Biologics Hits Key Milestones at Ireland Site with 16,000L PPQ Success and HPRA GMP Approvals
The Dundalk site completed two successful PPQ runs and received GMP approval, enhancing its role in global biomanufacturing with innovative, sustainable processes and strong regulatory compliance.
4 December 2024
Topsoe and Sasol to Provide E-Fuels Tech for German eSAF Plant
The Leuna plant will produce 2500 tons of e-fuels annually by 2027, funded by €130M from Germany's BMDV, using renewable feedstock and advanced technologies for SAF research.
1 December 2024
Técnicas Reunidas confirms ORLEN ethylene plant continuation and Hassi Messaoud relaunch for SONATRACH
Says ethylene project scope remains in backlog; Algerian refinery project fully relaunched and a JV partner replaced; statement aims to clarify recent media reports.
26 November 2024
Sasol and Air Liquide Secure Renewable Energy for Secunda
A consortium will supply 260 MW of wind and solar energy to decarbonize Secunda, aiming for 1,200 MW by 2030, contributing to a 30% GHG reduction target.
22 November 2024
Gunvor Temporarily Halts Rotterdam Refinery Operations Amidst Challenging Market Conditions
75,000 bpd Rotterdam refinery halted from Nov 25, 2024 due to lack of viable feedstock and weak margins. Site remains trading terminal; SAF and energy projects continue.
18 November 2024
Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon
A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.
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13 November 2024
Exolum Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Transport via LOHC in Existing Infrastructure
The project uses LOHC to store and transport hydrogen, funded by the UK government, aiming to meet 30% of the UK's 2030 hydrogen demand and support decarbonization efforts.
11 November 2024
Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland
The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
8 November 2024
Shell Advances Plastic Circularity at Moerdijk
A new unit processes hard-to-recycle plastics into pyrolysis oil, enhancing circularity and reducing fossil feedstock reliance, with plans to handle 50 kilotons annually.
1 November 2024
Rhône Energies completes acquisition of Fos-sur-Mer refinery
Acquired Fos-sur-Mer refinery plus Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals from Esso; 140 kb/d crude capacity, ~310 staff, and a long-term supply deal with Esso SAF.
1 November 2024
Repsol invests €150M in Tarragona chemical complex
€50M for maintenance, €100M for safety and efficiency. 675 units inspected, 104,000 tonnes CO2 cut. 1,300 workers daily. Enhances competitiveness and sustainability.
31 October 2024
LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway
The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
30 October 2024
RWE Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Eemshaven
Secured permits enable green hydrogen production in Eemshaven, integrating with OranjeWind project, pending final investment decisions and infrastructure readiness.
28 October 2024
European Energy Launches 12 MW Green Hydrogen Facility in Denmark
The facility uses renewable energy for hydrogen production, with plans to expand. It supplies Port Esbjerg and local utilities, optimizing energy use and aiding decarbonization efforts.
28 October 2024
GreenIron and Norwegian Hydrogen Sign Delivery Agreement
GreenIron's Sandviken plant will use green hydrogen from Norway for zero-emissions metal production, marking a key step in scaling operations and enhancing supply chain security.
28 October 2024
Repsol pauses 3 Green Hydrogen Projects in Cartagena, Tarrogona and Basque Country Amid Regulatory Uncertainty in Spain
Projects paused due to regulatory issues, impacting Spain's green hydrogen goals. Repsol shifts focus to Portugal, citing need for stable policies to support energy transition investments.
24 October 2024
Ren-Gas Secures €42M EU Grant for eNRG Kotka Project
The grant accelerates the development of a Power-to-Gas facility producing renewable e-methane, green hydrogen, and district heating, supporting decarbonization in transport and energy sectors.
22 October 2024
Avantium Opens FDCA Flagship Plant in the Netherlands
Queen Máxima officiates the opening. The plant will produce 5 kilotons of FDCA for plant-based plastic PEF. The event featured speeches and a facility tour.
16 October 2024
Teréga and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen and CO2 Hub at Port-La Nouvelle
The MoU aims to develop Port-La Nouvelle into a key hub for low-carbon hydrogen and CO2, supporting energy transition and regional economic growth.
8 October 2024
E.ON Hydrogen taps ANDRITZ for Essen electrolyzer study
The study covers feasibility and safety for a 20 MW plant to produce 2,300 tons of green hydrogen annually, supporting local transport and industry, with completion expected in 2024.
7 October 2024
EU Renewable Hydrogen Auction Winners Sign Grants for New Production
Six projects receive EU funding to produce renewable hydrogen, with support over ten years, aiming to cut over 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions across various sectors.
2 October 2024
Zaragoza Opens Europe's First Biorefinery
The biorefinery converts urban waste into high-value products, supporting circular economy goals and reducing landfill waste, while creating jobs and promoting sustainable growth.
1 October 2024
DLR Begins Construction of Power-to-Liquid Fuel Facility in Leuna
The facility will optimize e-fuels, bridging research and industrial production, with €130M funding, aiming to decarbonize transport and enhance Leuna's role in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
28 September 2024
Electrochaea scales to 10MWe with EIC Accelerator, launches first commercial project in Denmark
The company developed CO2-neutral synthetic methane tech, secured €27.96M funding, and optimized plant design, reducing CAPEX and OPEX for the BioCat-Roslev project in Denmark.
24 September 2024
PCI Pharma invests $365M in EU and US facilities for advanced drug delivery and device products
Investments enhance drug-device assembly, packaging, and storage in the US and EU, focusing on injectables and biologics, with new facilities in Illinois and Ireland.
19 September 2024
Nyrstar achieves The Zinc Mark at four zinc smelters
Four Nyrstar zinc smelters secured The Zinc Mark, verified under The Copper Mark framework for responsible production and assessed against responsible-production criteria.
18 September 2024
AMG Opens Europe's First Lithium Hydroxide Refinery
The new refinery in Germany will produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, with plans to expand capacity to 100,000 tons by 2030, supporting Europe's EV market and critical raw material independence.
17 September 2024
Antwerp Chemical Firms Explore Waste Water Reuse with CHERISH2O Project
The CHERISH2O project at Antwerp's port aims to purify and reuse industrial waste water, reducing water consumption and mitigating drought risks, supported by €730,000 in funding from the Flemish government.
12 September 2024
Deutsche ReGas Completes FEED for H2-Hub Lubmin
The H2-Hub Lubmin project plans a 200 MW electrolyzer by 2026, expanding to 500 MW by 2028, producing up to 80,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. A floating import terminal will start in 2026.
12 September 2024
Lilly Invests $1.8 Billion in Irish Manufacturing Expansion
The $1.8B investment will boost production of Alzheimer's, diabetes, and obesity treatments, create 150 jobs, and enhance sustainability with advanced technologies and a solar farm.
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