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29 July 2025
EU Approves €36M Danish Aid for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The scheme supports SAF use on Danish domestic flights, aiming for 40% SAF by 2027, with grants covering extra costs. It ensures cost-effectiveness and minimal competition impact.
29 July 2025
Arkema Achieves Global ISCC PLUS Certification for Acrylic Monomers
ISCC PLUS certification enables efficient, low-carbon projects in coatings, adhesives, and more, using bio-attributed monomers and a Mass Balance approach for renewable materials.
28 July 2025
EU Investigates ADNOC's Covestro Acquisition for Foreign Subsidies
The EU is investigating potential UAE subsidies that may distort the market, focusing on acquisition terms and competitive impacts. Decision expected by December 2025.
28 July 2025
Borcycle™ M: Flexible Packaging Grade
Borcycle CWT120CL, with 85% post-consumer recycled content, offers high-performance, sustainable packaging, meeting EU's 2030 recycled content targets.
23 July 2025
Air Liquide to Build 200 MW Electrolyzer in Netherlands
The project, backed by Dutch and EU support, will produce 23,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, cutting 300,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, operational by 2027.
21 July 2025
Moeve's €80M Sustainability Investment in 2024
€81.1M invested in water management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction. Achieved significant waste and water recirculation improvements, validated by EMAS and ISO certifications.
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21 July 2025
EU Approves Bayer's Nubeqa for Advanced Prostate Cancer
EU approves darolutamide with ADT for mHSPC, based on ARANOTE trial. Offers treatment flexibility with or without chemotherapy, enhancing patient care.
10 July 2025
INEOS Styrolution Introduces Bio-Attributed Polystyrene for Food Packaging
Bio-attributed polystyrene food trays, reducing carbon emissions by 172%, are now available in Japan, meeting global food safety standards.
10 July 2025
Bayer's Lynkuet™ Approved in UK for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
Lynkuet™ gains UK approval for treating menopausal symptoms, showing positive results in Phase III trials. Further approvals are sought in the US, EU, and globally.
10 July 2025
Bayer Seeks EU Approval for Gadoquatrane
Gadoquatrane, a low-dose MRI contrast agent, shows positive Phase III results. EU approval could reduce gadolinium exposure by 60% compared to current standards.
9 July 2025
AnQore and Dutch Government Advance CO₂ Reduction Efforts
A new facility aims to cut emissions by 70% by 2029. Government support accelerates the project, with a final decision pending regulatory and financial clarity.
9 July 2025
ORLEN Introduces SAF at Polish Airports
SAF reduces emissions and supports EU regulations. It is made from renewable feedstocks and is compatible with existing engines, aiding airlines in meeting sustainability goals.
29 June 2025
INEOS Faces £23M Penalty Despite 75% Emission Cuts
A UK site risks reclassification, losing carbon credits, despite cutting emissions. This may push industry offshore, challenging UK's clean investment credibility.
18 June 2025
Borealis PDH2 Project Update: Kallo, Belgium
The project is 90% complete, with full mechanical completion in 2025. Start-up is set for Q2 2026. Social compliance measures are ongoing.
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.
11 June 2025
INEOS Launches Advanced Recycled Plastic Production in France
Lavera site uses pyrolysis oil from recycled waste to produce virgin-quality polymers, aiding EU regulatory compliance and enhancing circular economy efforts.
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.
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.
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.
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