Home
News
Topics
Sectors
Reports
Events
Clusters
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
Search
About Us
Sign in
Chemical Industry News, Data & Insights
About Us
Sign in
Home
News
Topics
Sectors
Reports
Events
Clusters
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
Products
WEEKLY
FOCUS
ALPHA
Project Updates and Milestones news
(page 75)
14 April 2023
Rotterdam Port Authority Allocates Site for 1 GW Green Hydrogen Plant
An 11ha site on the Maasvlakte is being developed for a green hydrogen plant, leveraging wind energy from the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm. The plant aims to be operational by 2028.
4 April 2023
Técnicas Reunidas starts engineering for CETAER's e-methanol plant in Spain
The plant will produce 37,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen and CO2, starting in 2026, with plans to expand to 300,000 tonnes by 2030. The project has received IDAE's "Pioneers 3 Plan" subsidy.
4 April 2023
DSM selects BakerHicks for EPCM of methane-reducing feed additive plant
The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cattle. Construction began in 2022, with completion expected in 2025, supported by local expertise and sustainable practices.
31 March 2023
Neste Advances Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing at Porvoo Refinery
The second series of runs processed 3,000 tons of waste plastic, advancing chemical recycling. Future plans include scaling to 400,000 tons annually, aiming for 1 million tons by 2030.
29 March 2023
Lonza Expands Drug Product Manufacturing in Visp
The new cGMP line in Visp is operational, with first batches in April 2023. It supports clinical and commercial needs, enhancing end-to-end solutions and complementing recent site expansions.
23 March 2023
OMNI to Help Zaragoza Become First Zero Waste City
Zaragoza will use the Omni200 plant to convert non-recyclable waste into methanol and hydrogen, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030. The plant starts in 2026, reducing CO2eq by 100,000 tonnes annually.
The right choices in the European chemical industry
Save time with
chemXplore Alpha
Learn more
22 March 2023
Zaragoza to Invest €280M in World's First Zero Waste Treatment Plant
Zaragoza's new plant will convert non-recyclable waste into hydrogen and methanol, aiming for zero waste to landfill and zero emissions by 2030, with significant long-term economic savings.
22 March 2023
WACKER Expands Silicone Sealant Production in Nünchritz
The expansion will boost production and filling capacities, create jobs, and support sustainable construction with alkoxy silicones. Completion is expected by fall 2024, pending regulatory approval.
21 March 2023
Olin to Close Dutch Cumene Plant
Operations will cease at epoxy resin facilities in South Korea and Brazil. Q1 2023 results will include $57M in restructuring charges, with $15M as non-cash asset impairments.
15 March 2023
TotalEnergies and Paprec Launch Advanced Plastic Film Recycling in France
A new agreement secures waste supply for an advanced recycling plant in Grandpuits, set to process 15,000 tons annually by 2024, producing recycled plastics with properties of food-grade virgin plastics.
9 March 2023
Nordic Ren-Gas and Etelä-Savon Energia Advance Mikkeli Power-to-Gas Project
The Mikkeli Power-to-Gas plant will produce renewable methane, hydrogen, and district heat, aiming for commercial production by 2026.
7 March 2023
Uniper Chooses Plug for 100MW Electrolyzer at Rotterdam Maasvlakte Plant
The Maasvlakte Energy Hub will use Plug's electrolyzer technology to produce green hydrogen by 2026, expanding to 500 MW by 2030, aiding the Netherlands' decarbonization and energy security goals.
6 March 2023
VoltH2 Secures SDE++ Subsidy for Green Hydrogen Plants in the Netherlands
The Dutch government awarded a substantial SDE++ subsidy to support green hydrogen production in Vlissingen and Terneuzen, advancing the projects towards construction by early 2024.
3 March 2023
Air bp Sells First ISCC EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Castellon Refinery
LATAM Cargo Chile completed the first flight using ISCC EU SAF from Spain to North America. The fuel, co-processed with fossil feedstocks, aims to cut carbon emissions by 80%.
1 March 2023
Nordic Ren-Gas Expands Kotka Project Threefold
Kotka's Power-to-Gas project advances with a new agreement, aiming for production by 2026, leveraging local resources for renewable methane, hydrogen, and district heating.
24 February 2023
BASF Reports 2022 Resilience, Implements Cost-Saving Measures in Europe
In 2022, sales rose 11.1% to €87.3B, but EBIT fell 11.5%. High energy costs and impairments impacted earnings. Cost-saving measures aim to save €500M annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 4%.
23 February 2023
Gasunie and Thyssengas to Build Hydrogen Pipeline from North Sea to Rhine-Ruhr
A 400-km hydrogen pipeline will connect Wilhelmshaven to Cologne by 2028, linking existing hydrogen clusters and enabling efficient hydrogen transport to key industrial regions in Germany.
16 February 2023
Lonza Expands Bioconjugation Facility in Visp
The expansion includes two new manufacturing suites, enhancing capabilities for clinical and commercial supply, and increasing process, analytical development, and quality control capacity.
16 February 2023
Ercros' New Sodium Chlorite Plant Now Operational in Sabiñánigo
The new plant doubles production capacity, making it the largest in Europe, with over 75% of output destined for international markets.
15 February 2023
Grupa Azoty's Polimery Police Plant Nears Completion
The new plant in Police, Poland, is 99% complete. It will produce phthalate-free, low-volatile polypropylene for various industries. Key permits and registrations are finalized, marking the project's final phase.
14 February 2023
Grupa Azoty ZAK Completes €14m Energy Projects in Poland
Two energy projects were completed, enhancing ammonia production and efficiency. Upgrades included a partial combustion unit and boiler improvements, reducing emissions and increasing process safety.
1 February 2023
Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Unveils £300M Carbon Capture Project
The £300M project will capture 85% of on-site CO2, storing over 1 million tonnes annually from 2028. It uses proven amine solvent technology and aligns with Humber's 2030 Vision for decarbonization.
1 February 2023
Engie and Equinor Complete H2BE Feasibility Study in Ghent
The 1 GW H2BE hydrogen project at Rodenhuize in Ghent moves to the next development phase, with over 20 potential off-takers and support from investment funds and Belgian authorities.
26 January 2023
Gasunie Update: Zuidbroek Nitrogen Plant Operational by October
Construction to finish this spring, with testing in summer. The new situation won't impact Groningen gas production for 2022/2023 due to lower demand and existing nitrogen facilities meeting needs.
25 January 2023
Lahti Energia and Ren-Gas Partner on Lahti Power-to-Gas Project
The Lahti Power-to-Gas project aims to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, with commercial production targeted for 2026, enhancing energy security and reducing emissions.
24 January 2023
Grupa Azoty Doubles Nitric Acid Capacity in Tarnów
The new unit boosts annual nitric acid capacity to 80,000 tonnes, enhancing supply for fine chemicals and strengthening market position in Europe. Construction cost PLN 57.1m, completed in 2.5 years.
12 January 2023
TotalEnergies Launches Largest Anaerobic Digestion Unit in France
The BioBéarn unit in Mourenx converts 220,000 tons of organic waste into 160 GWh of biomethane and 200,000 tons of digestate annually, supporting local growth and reducing CO2 emissions by 32,000 tons.
12 January 2023
Europe's Largest Rare Earth Deposit Found in Sweden
The Kiruna deposit holds over one million tonnes of rare earth oxides, crucial for electric vehicles and wind turbines. Mining could start in 10-15 years, addressing Europe's supply and geopolitical challenges.
12 January 2023
CABB Invests in Sustainable Expansion at Kokkola Site
Investing over EUR 50 million by 2025, the Kokkola site expands with new reactors, a packaging plant, and a CO2-neutral office. Efforts include reducing CO2 emissions by 6,000 tons annually.
6 January 2023
SEMCORP Nears Completion, On Track to Operate This Year in Debrecen
Phase one construction is nearly complete, with equipment assembly underway. The factory, a €340M investment, will produce lithium-ion battery separators to meet European market demand.
← Previous
Next →
