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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 October 2023
INEOS Inovyn: First in Europe with ISCC PLUS Certified Green Hydrogen
Antwerp site achieves ISCC PLUS certification for renewable hydrogen, enabling customers to trace sustainable materials and reduce Scope 3 emissions using wind-powered Chlor-Alkali electrolysis.
5 September 2023
Ren-Gas E-Methane Project in Kotka Begins Environmental Impact Assessment
The project will produce renewable e-methane and hydrogen, using CO2 capture and green hydrogen, with waste heat aiding district heating. Public review of the EIA is open until October 3, 2023.
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.
8 May 2023
GIDARA Energy Secures Environmental Permit for Amsterdam Methanol Facility
The facility will convert local waste into renewable methanol using patented technology. The permit ensures minimal environmental impact and aligns with Amsterdam's sustainability goals.
27 April 2023
Fortum Opens Europe's Largest Battery Recycling Facility in Finland
The new facility uses hydrometallurgical technology to recycle 95% of valuable metals from batteries, meeting EU regulations and supporting sustainable battery production with low CO2 emissions.
15 February 2023
EU Approves €170M Danish Aid for Renewable Hydrogen Production
The scheme supports up to 200 MW of electrolysis capacity, reducing CO2 by 70,000 tonnes annually. It aligns with EU goals for renewable energy and climate neutrality by 2050.
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