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11 June 2025
Ercros Tarragona: 27 Years Accident-Free
27 years accident-free due to a strong safety culture, ongoing training, and strict protocols in a complex, hazardous environment.
22 May 2025
Aluminerie Alouette Achieves ISO 50001:2018 Certification
Certified to ISO 50001:2018, the company enhances energy management, supports decarbonization, and boosts competitiveness using Québec's hydroelectric power.
19 May 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.
11 May 2025
SABIC Introduces Butadiene-Free NORYL Resin for Water Management
New NORYL WM300G resin offers high impact resistance and strength, bypassing butadiene, and improves performance in water management applications.
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.
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.
12 April 2025
Iberdrola to Invest €14B in UK Electricity Grids
The investment focuses on new submarine connections, creating 12,000 jobs, boosting the economy by €2.3B annually, and supporting the UK's Clean Power 2030 Plan.
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.
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.
21 February 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.
23 January 2025
European Commission finds Poland's €23m aid to PCC MCAA compliant with EU rules
Two measures — a €16m direct grant and up to €7m tax exemption — supported an ultra‑pure monochloroacetic acid plant in Brzeg Dolny; Commission found them compatible under regional aid rules.
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.
20 December 2024
LKAB Seeks Permit for Luleå Industrial Park to Boost Europe's Critical Minerals Supply
The permit application aims to enhance Europe's self-sufficiency in critical minerals, supporting the green transition and creating jobs, with full-scale operations planned for the 2030s.
17 December 2024
Aramis: D-HUBN CO2 Distribution Platform
D-HUBN is an offshore platform for CO2 distribution, using hybrid energy. It coordinates CO2 transport to storage sites, focusing on safety and efficient operations.
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.
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.
2 December 2024
INEOS Enterprises to Sell INEOS Composites to KPS Capital Partners for €1.7bn
The sale includes 17 sites, 3 tech centers, and 900 employees. Completion expected in H1 2025, pending approvals. KPS aims to enhance profitability and innovation.
2 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.
25 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.
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
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.
23 October 2024
Braskem and Neste Partner for Sustainable Feedstocks in Polymer Production
The agreement enables production of circular and bio-circular resins for South America, using sustainable feedstocks to reduce plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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