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25 February 2022
Vivergo Fuels Hull Site to Reopen as E10 Fuel Mandated
The Hull bioethanol plant will reopen, creating 85 jobs, due to favorable conditions and the UK mandating E10 fuel, which will cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes annually.
24 February 2022
OQ Chemicals Expands TCD Alcohol DM Production in Oberhausen
The expanded facility boosts global TCD Alcohol DM capacity, enhancing supply reliability and supporting market growth. The project was completed on time despite pandemic challenges.
24 February 2022
Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build Bio-Recycled PET Plant in France
The plant will use enzymatic technology to recycle PET, processing 50,000 tons of waste annually. The project, costing €200 million, aims to create 150 jobs and advance the circular economy.
22 February 2022
Antwerp@C Advances CO2 Reduction at Port of Antwerp
Antwerp@C begins engineering studies for CO2 infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions by 50% at Port of Antwerp by 2030. The project includes a central backbone, liquefaction unit, and maritime facilities.
17 February 2022
Elkem Secures French Government Funding for Specialty Silicones Expansion
The funding supports capacity expansion in Roussillon and investments in Saint-Fons to meet high-tech market demand, enhance production, and improve environmental performance.
16 February 2022
Versalis Begins Bioethanol Production in Crescentino
The Crescentino plant now produces advanced bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass, meeting EU renewable energy standards. It also generates renewable electricity, steam, and biogas, enhancing sustainability.
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9 February 2022
Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology for Sustainable Rubber in Poland
The bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, with a plant capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year. The project moves to the engineering phase, leveraging BASF’s extraction tech and digitalization.
9 February 2022
Essar to Build UK's First Hydrogen Furnace at Stanlow
A £45M investment will replace three furnaces with a hydrogen-capable one, cutting CO2 by 16,600 tonnes annually. Part of HyNet North West, it aims to make Stanlow the UK's first low carbon refinery.
2 February 2022
ESE and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner on €100M Hydrogen Project in Mikkeli
The project will assess a Power-to-Gas facility's feasibility, aiming to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, enhancing carbon neutrality and district heating in Mikkeli.
1 February 2022
Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory
The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.
25 January 2022
Isopropanol Plant Expansion Nears Completion in Roussillon
The isopropanol plant expansion will be completed by Q1 2022, increasing capacity by 70% to 120 Kt/year. Energy consumption will drop 66%, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 Kt annually.
20 January 2022
Clariant's Podari Plant Ready for Start-Up
The biofuel plant in Romania, built with Bilfinger Tebodin's support, is mechanically complete. The facility will process 250,000 tons of straw annually, producing 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol.
12 January 2022
PKN ORLEN and LOTOS Group Merger Nears Completion
Four partners selected to meet EU conditions, ensuring energy security, diversification, and expansion into new markets. No collective redundancies planned; focus on strategic growth and R&D.
11 January 2022
Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies Partner on Advanced Recycling Plant in Spain
A new plant in Sevilla will recycle 33,000 tons of plastic waste annually into food-grade polymers by 2025, enhancing circular economy efforts in Europe.
29 December 2021
Northvolt Assembles First Battery Cell at Swedish Gigafactory
The first battery cell was assembled at the gigafactory in Skellefteå, marking a milestone. Production will scale up to 60 GWh annually by 2022, fulfilling contracts with major automotive and industrial clients.
23 December 2021
Quantafuel Begins Production at Skive Plant
The Skive plant is now in production, targeting Proof-of-Concept by year-end. New equipment performs well, with minor adjustments. The 2022 goal is processing 12,000 tonnes of plastics.
16 December 2021
ENGIE and Equinor Launch H2BE for Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Belgium
The H2BE project will produce low-carbon hydrogen from natural gas using ATR and CCS, supporting Belgium's hydrogen strategy and aiming for operations before 2030 to meet decarbonization targets.
15 December 2021
bp Awards Engineering Contracts for UK Carbon Capture Projects
Two consortiums will design and submit plans for a UK power station and carbon capture plant, with one selected for construction in 2023, aiming to support the UK's net zero goals.
9 December 2021
Danish Government Grants DKK 197 Million for North Sea CO2 Storage
The Danish Energy Agency funds Project Greensand to support Denmark's 70% CO2 reduction by 2030. The project aims to store up to 8 million tons of CO2 annually in the North Sea by 2030.
9 December 2021
Avantium Approves Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in The Netherlands
The positive investment decision follows securing financing, finalizing engineering, and obtaining offtake commitments. The plant will produce FDCA for PEF, aiming to demonstrate large-scale viability.
8 December 2021
EcoPro BM to Invest €710M in Hungarian Cathode Plant
The €710M plant in Debrecen will produce 108,000 tonnes of cathodes annually by 2025, supporting 1.35M electric cars. The Hungarian government will provide a grant, details pending EU notification.
3 December 2021
Messer Opens Argon Plant Using Ammonia Byproducts in Slovakia
The plant recovers gases like methane and nitrogen, features full automation, and cuts CO2 emissions by 1.4 tons daily. It boosts argon capacity and strengthens market position.
30 November 2021
Clariant's AmoMax 10 Plus Catalyst Launched at BASF Antwerp Plant
The new ammonia synthesis catalyst, AmoMax 10 Plus, enhances activity, stability, and startup speed, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions, with successful implementation at a major plant.
22 November 2021
Air Liquide and BASF Secure EU Funding for CCS Project in Antwerp
The Kairos@C project aims to cut 14.2M tons of CO2 in Antwerp by 2035 using innovative CCS technologies, contributing to EU climate goals and supported by the European Innovation Fund.
19 November 2021
Arkema Boosts Battery Investments in France
Arkema opens a new battery R&D center in Pierre-Bénite, expands Kynar® PVDF production by 50%, and aims for €1 billion in battery sales by 2030, supporting clean mobility and energy transition.
17 November 2021
Kemira Completes UK Water Treatment Chemicals Capacity Expansion
Annual production of ferric-based water treatment chemicals in Goole increased by 100,000 tons. Ellesmere Port's aluminum-based output rose by 30,000 tons. Total UK production exceeds 350,000 tons.
9 November 2021
Bayer to Start Nifedipine Production in Asturias
The Asturias plant will produce Nifedipine, moving production from Germany. The new line, approved in February, will be operational by end of 2021, with key officials attending the commissioning.
26 October 2021
PVS Starts New MECS® Converter and Steaming Equipment at Gent Sulfuric Acid Plant
The new 4-pass converter increases plant capacity to 300 mtpd and doubles steam output, reducing CO2 emissions by 11,700 tons annually. The project began in 2018 and overcame COVID-19 delays.
26 October 2021
MetalNRG and EQTEC to Restart Biomass Power Plant in Tuscany
The plant will convert local straw and wood waste into green energy, generating €2M annual revenue and €750K EBITDA. Full operation expected by Q2 2022 with a 20% unlevered IRR.
25 October 2021
LyondellBasell and Covestro Convert Waste to Energy in Rotterdam
The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam reduces energy use by 0.9 Petajoules annually, cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tons, and prevents 11 million kg of salt residue from entering surface water.
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