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11 June 2024
Merck Invests €62M in New Quality Control Facility
The new 10,000 sqm facility in Darmstadt will house 135 employees, meet sustainability standards, and enhance quality control for life science products, supporting Merck's €1.5B investment program.
10 June 2024
Inauguration of Tritium Removal Facility at Cernavoda Nuclear Plant
The new facility will enhance environmental protection and energy security, using advanced Romanian technology. It marks a significant step in nuclear tech and EU sustainability goals.
3 June 2024
WACKER Launches mRNA Center in Halle, Germany
The new facility in Halle enables large-scale mRNA production, creating over 100 jobs and supporting Germany's pandemic preparedness with a capacity for 200 million vaccine doses annually.
29 May 2024
Mura and Elite Recycling Partner for Hydro-PRT Site in Teesside
A new feedstock supply contract will provide post-use plastic for a hydrothermal recycling facility, converting waste into reusable hydrocarbons and reducing carbon emissions.
28 May 2024
RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine in Germany
A hydrogen-ready gas turbine with 800 MW capacity is planned in Werne, Germany, aiming for completion by 2030. An Italian-Spanish consortium is handling the planning.
27 May 2024
Elyse Energy and RTE Address Guarantors' Report on eM-Rhône Project
The eM-Rhône project aims to produce e-methanol for decarbonization. The response addresses public feedback, water usage concerns, and outlines future consultation steps and commitments.
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22 May 2024
LEAG Partners with AFRY for Power-to-X Project in Boxberg
A new hydrogen plant in Boxberg will produce and store green hydrogen, converting surplus electricity. AFRY supports the project from concept to permit applications and tendering processes.
18 May 2024
Sinopec to Partner with SIBUR on Polyethylene Project in Kazakhstan
KazMunayGas and Sinopec signed an agreement for a polyethylene project in Atyrau, with a final investment decision expected in 2024. The project aims to leverage Sinopec's expertise and technology.
14 May 2024
RWE to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth
The project will produce up to 3.6 tonnes of hydrogen per hour by 2029, aiding decarbonisation and supporting Scotland's net zero goals. Initial capacity is 200MWe, with potential expansion to 600MWe.
14 May 2024
MOL Opens €1.3 Billion Polyol Complex in Hungary
The new polyol complex in Hungary will produce materials for durable consumer goods using advanced technology, enhancing industrial competitiveness and creating long-term employment for nearly 300 people.
13 May 2024
Vopak Terquimsa Invests in Tarragona's Chemical Industry
Investments focus on specialty chemicals, decarbonization, and innovation, with plans to expand storage and enhance competitiveness in Tarragona's evolving petrochemical hub.
10 May 2024
Jordan inks $1B green ammonia plant
Off-grid Aqaba plant: 550 MW solar + BESS, electrolysis to yield 100,000 t/yr green ammonia for Europe/Asia; cuts ~200,000 tCO2/yr; FID 2027, ops 2030
6 May 2024
Jordanian Green Ammonia and Hynfra submit feasibility studies for green ammonia and hydrogen plant to Jordan’s energy minister
Study outlines $1.6B green ammonia/hydrogen plant in Aqaba SEZ using desalinated seawater and renewables; 8,000 construction jobs, ~200 direct & 750 indirect operational jobs
1 May 2024
INEOS Acquires LyondellBasell's Ethylene Oxide Business
The acquisition expands INEOS's U.S. presence, enhancing its ethylene oxide operations. The Bayport site offers growth potential and aligns with INEOS's strategic goals.
29 April 2024
LYB to Establish Plastic Waste Recycling Hub in Germany
The hub will feature advanced sorting and recycling, covering 20 soccer fields, starting in Q1 2026. It aims to support the production of 2 million metric tons of recycled polymers annually by 2030.
26 April 2024
Kontron eSystems adopts WITTMANN integrated injection-molding systems
Five automated IMD injection-molding cells for EV wall-box housings: high-quality decorated surfaces, sub-1-minute cycles, integrated automation/transport, clean-room handling and central material feed
26 April 2024
INEOS Oligomers Opens Solar Farm for CO2-Free Power at Feluy Site
The solar farm spans 2 hectares, generates 3.8 MW, and cuts 800 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiding the site's goal of carbon-neutral PAO production by 2030. A larger farm is planned for 2026.
23 April 2024
ExxonMobil to Decommission French Steam Cracker Amid Market Pressures
Permanent closure of Gravenchon steam cracker due to uncompetitive market; 677 direct jobs affected, €500M+ losses since 2018. Unions threaten strikes; decommissioning and remediation pending approval.
23 April 2024
ANDRITZ Launches Biodegradable Wipes Line at Teknomelt in Türkiye
A new production line for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes has started, using bio-based fibers to meet sustainable goals and expand product range.
17 April 2024
BASF, SABIC, and Linde Launch World's First Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace
The new furnace at BASF's Ludwigshafen site uses renewable electricity to cut CO2 emissions by 90%, supported by a €14.8M German grant, aiming for industrial market maturity.
16 April 2024
BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany
The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
10 April 2024
MadoquaPower2X Expands Land for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Portugal
The project secures 60 hectares in Sines, aims to create 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs by 2025, and will produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia, supporting EU decarbonization goals.
9 April 2024
Hydrogen Import Facility at Rotterdam Port
A new facility at Rotterdam will import and distribute green hydrogen, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals through efficient supply chain solutions.
5 April 2024
Pantherna and WACKER Expand mRNA Biopharmaceutical Collaboration
WACKER's Halle site will produce mRNA-based ARDS treatment using a scalable process. The facility, operational by mid-2024, marks a milestone in their collaboration with Pantherna.
28 March 2024
PureCycle to pause Ironton purification facility in April
Flagship facility will pause operations April 1 for about 2–4 weeks to implement reliability and product-quality improvements; company will report results in May.
28 March 2024
SASA Boosts Polyester Output with New PTA Plant
The new PTA plant in Adana aims for 1.75 million tons annually, reducing import reliance, cutting costs, boosting production, creating jobs, and lowering emissions with Invista technology. Completion by Q4 2024.
26 March 2024
MOL Petrochemicals opens Eastern Hungary's largest 40 MWh battery storage
HUF 6.6bn battery storage stores solar power for use-on-demand, cuts energy costs and emissions, aids grid stability per MAVIR, and can cover about one-eighth of the MPK site’s demand for two hours.
20 March 2024
Topsoe's Electrolyzer Demonstration Yields Strong Results in Denmark
The SOEC electrolyzer test showed high stability and efficiency under industrial conditions, supporting rapid decarbonization and receiving significant EU funding for further development.
19 March 2024
Roquette to Acquire IFF Pharma Solutions
The acquisition will enhance Roquette's pharma product range, expand its US footprint, and boost its formulation and R&D capabilities, aiming to close by H1 2025 pending regulatory approval.
19 March 2024
INEOS to End Ethanol Production at Grangemouth in 2025
All staff to be redeployed. Decision follows reduced demand and import pressure. Consultations with employees and Trade Union to begin. Ethanol supply to continue from Herne, Germany.
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