Regulatory and Compliance Updates news

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  5 September 2025

  Indorama Ventures Enables Scalable Bio-Based PET Fibers

  Indorama Ventures offers a certified low-carbon supply chain for bio-based PET fibers, ensuring performance and traceability while reducing emissions and supporting rapid market deployment.
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  4 September 2025

  Arkema's North Kansas City Site Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification

  All Arkema's polyester powder resin sites are ISCC PLUS certified, supporting sustainable solutions in various markets.
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  19 August 2025

  LyondellBasell Advances Pyrolysis Plant in Wesseling

  The Wesseling plant received its first permit, enabling construction to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil and gas, aiming for a circular plastics economy by 2026.
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  19 June 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.
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  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.
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  7 June 2025

  CALB to Begin Construction on 15 GWh Battery Plant in Portugal

  The €2B project in Sines, Portugal, will use advanced lithium tech, aiming for completion by 2028. It holds "National Interest Project" status and must meet environmental requirements.

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  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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  30 April 2025

  OMV Launches Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

  The 10 MW plant produces 1,500 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting 15,000 tons of CO2. It supports sustainable fuel production and aligns with EU climate goals.
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  14 April 2025

  Wanhua’s Acquisition of Vencorex: A Critical Juncture for European Chemical Industry

  The acquisition raises concerns over job losses, foreign ownership, and automation, but offers potential in green chemistry and highlights the need for regulatory reassessment and community resilience.
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  3 March 2025

  Astarta to Build Multiseed Crusher

  The project in Khmelnytsky will cost USD76m, process 400kt annually, and start in 2026. It aims to boost local jobs, tax revenue, and meet EU soybean demand.
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  26 February 2025

  Metsä Group Begins Kuura Textile Fibre Mill Pre-Engineering

  Pre-engineering for a wood-based textile fibre mill aims for industrial production by 2029, with a focus on low climate impact and high added value.
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  21 January 2025

  INEOS Aromatics Gains Environmental Support for Geel Permit After Talks

  A new permit aligns cobalt discharge with water standards, reducing emissions by 90% by 2027. A monitoring committee will oversee progress, urging government action on water policy.
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  11 December 2024

  BASF Boosts Ammonium Chloride Output at Ludwigshafen

  The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
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  9 December 2024

  BASF Lemförde Expands Sustainable Offerings

  Lemförde site gains ISCC PLUS and REDcert, enabling biomass-balanced products with lower CO2 footprints, supporting customer sustainability goals with mass balance certification.
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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.
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  26 November 2024

  EIB Provides €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The loan supports renewable gas development, aiding Spain's decarbonization and energy security, aligned with REPowerEU and backed by InvestEU.
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  5 November 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.
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  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.
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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.
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  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.
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  11 February 2024

  Moratti Family to Sell 35% of Saras to Vitol

  The Moratti family will sell 35% of Saras to Vitol at €1.75/share. The deal requires regulatory approvals and may lead to Saras's delisting from the Milan Stock Exchange.
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  6 February 2024

  EU Outlines Plan for Carbon Management to Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050

  The EU aims to cut emissions by 90% by 2040, develop CO2 storage, and create a CO2 market. Actions include regulatory frameworks, funding, research, and international cooperation.
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  1 February 2024

  Greenstat Approves 20 MW Hydrogen Hub in Kristiansand

  The 20 MW facility will supply green hydrogen to the maritime industry by late 2026, with a 40 MW phase in 2027. Supported by ENOVA, construction starts in fall 2024.
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  29 January 2024

  Eni Advances Third Bio-Refinery Conversion in Livorno

  The Livorno site will convert to bio-refining, adding three new plants for hydrogenated biofuels. Completion is expected by 2026, aiming for carbon neutrality and increased biofuel capacity.
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  12 January 2024

  BYK Netherlands Invests in New Solvent-Based Wax Dispersions Plant

  The new plant in Deventer will replace the current facility, meeting future customer and regulatory demands. Commercial production starts end 2026, ensuring safety, sustainability, and reliability.
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  8 January 2024

  EU Approves €902M Aid for Northvolt's German Battery Plant

  The EU approved a €902M German aid measure to support a battery plant in Heide, aiming to boost EV production and the green transition, while ensuring fair competition within the EU.
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  7 January 2024

  Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp

  The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
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  10 November 2023

  Vynova to Invest in New Alcoholate Plant in Germany

  The new plant will replace existing facilities due to regulatory closure by 2027, ensuring local supply for European biodiesel production.
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  26 October 2023

  Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France

  Construction starts on the world's first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with a 2025 commissioning target. The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs.
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  15 June 2023

  RYAM Breaks Ground on 2G Bioethanol Plant in France

  The new plant will produce eco-friendly 2G bioethanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 25,000 tons annually. It will start operations in early 2024, with a capacity of 21 million liters.