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17 December 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical's DURABIO Used in Honda's New EV
DURABIO, a bio-based plastic, is used in Honda's N-ONE e: EV for its transparency, durability, and reduced VOC emissions, eliminating the need for a coating process.
16 December 2025
EU Proposes Measures to Boost Health Sector Innovation and Resilience
The EU introduces a Biotech Act, Safe Hearts Plan, and medical device reforms to enhance biotech, tackle cardiovascular diseases, and streamline regulations for innovation and patient safety.
16 December 2025
PPG Secures REDCert² Certification for Sustainable Materials at European Sites
PPG's Amsterdam and Søborg sites achieve REDCert², ensuring sustainable raw material use and supporting customers' environmental goals with high-performance products.
16 December 2025
Borealis and BlueAlp Partner for Chemical Recycling
Borealis transfers Renasci stake to BlueAlp, acquiring 10% of BlueAlp to boost chemical recycling, aligning with EU regulations and expanding recycled feedstock solutions.
16 December 2025
Iberdrola and Microsoft Sign 150 MW PPAs and Expand AI Collaboration
The alliance enhances digital capabilities, AI use, and renewable energy projects, including new PPAs in Spain and existing ones in the US, totaling 500 MW.
16 December 2025
AkzoNobel and Winning Shipping Partner for Sustainable Marine Coatings in China
The partnership focuses on using biocide-free coatings to improve vessel efficiency and reduce emissions, aligning with China's carbon reduction goals in the maritime sector.
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16 December 2025
TotalEnergies and Google Sign Renewable Power Agreement in Malaysia
A 21-year PPA will supply 1 TWh of solar power to Google's Malaysian data centers, supporting local grid growth and TotalEnergies' power sector profitability target.
16 December 2025
NEXTCHEM to Conduct Feasibility Study for Röhm's PMMA Recycling Plant in Germany
The study explores using NXRe™ technology to recycle 5,000 tons of PMMA annually, reducing carbon footprint by over 90% and supporting PMMA circularity in Europe.
15 December 2025
BASF SE Signs New Site Agreement for Ludwigshafen
A new five-year agreement ensures job security, investment, and sustainable transformation at Ludwigshafen, focusing on competitiveness, flexibility, and employee development.
15 December 2025
Lummus and Advanced Ionics Launch Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant
A pilot plant for green hydrogen electrolyzer technology is underway in Pasadena, Texas, aiming to accelerate commercialization and validate real-world performance.
15 December 2025
Borealis Among Top Circularity Leaders in BloombergNEF Ranking
Borealis advanced to third in BloombergNEF's 2025 ranking, boosting circular capacity and launching key initiatives in recycling and innovation.
15 December 2025
BASF and OQEMA Partner for Distribution in Central and Eastern Europe
The partnership covers polymer dispersions and additives, leveraging OQEMA's network for fast delivery and technical support, focusing on quality, reliability, and sustainability.
15 December 2025
thyssenkrupp Polysius Aids SMA Mineral in EAC Pilot Plant Pre-Engineering
Developing a flash calcination plant in Norway, focusing on preheating and cooling systems, to enhance lime production efficiency and reduce emissions.
15 December 2025
Uniper and Vermilion Extend Gas Supply Deal in Germany
Vermilion will supply Uniper with German natural gas for two years, enhancing energy security and portfolio diversification.
15 December 2025
Borealis Advances EU Project ELECTRO for Recycling Hard-to-Recycle Plastics
Project ELECTRO uses electrified recycling to convert mixed plastic waste into high-value olefins, reducing emissions and supporting circularity with real-world waste testing.
15 December 2025
Neste Adjusts Climate Targets
Neste delays its carbon neutrality goal to 2040, focusing on absolute emission cuts and halting emission compensation, due to financial constraints and investment priorities.
15 December 2025
Technip Energies Wins Engineering Contract for Thailand's First CCS Project
Technip Energies to engineer Thailand's first CCS project, enhancing Arthit field infrastructure to capture 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually, supporting national decarbonization goals.
15 December 2025
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Expands MDI Production Capacity
MDI production in Yeosu to increase by 100,000 tons/year by 2027, driven by rising demand and sustainability goals.
12 December 2025
Repsol Wins Platts Award for 100% Renewable Fuels in Iberia
Repsol's renewable fuels advance decarbonization, with large-scale production and distribution in Spain and Portugal, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
12 December 2025
BASF Introduces Sustainable WALLTITE RSB Insulation
WALLTITE RSB uses recycled and renewable materials, reducing carbon footprint. It supports energy efficiency and meets sustainability certifications for green building projects.
12 December 2025
Equinor Retains Forus as Head Office Location
Equinor will upgrade its Forus office, reusing 80% of the structure, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving transport links, with completion by 2030.
12 December 2025
Topsoe Wins S&P Platts Global Energy Award in Chemicals
Topsoe's sustainable chemical solutions and innovation in energy transition earn recognition at the S&P Platts Global Energy Awards.
12 December 2025
Ercros Achieves Top ESG Rating from Lighthouse
Ercros scores 87/100 in Lighthouse's ESG Rating 2025, excelling in social and governance pillars, with improvements in environmental management and supplier assessments.
11 December 2025
Nouryon and IMCD Expand EMEA Textile and Leather Solutions Distribution
The partnership enhances access to textile solutions, offering sustainable options and technical support to boost industry growth and competitiveness in EMEA.
11 December 2025
Repsol Partners with Stonepeak for U.S. Solar Expansion
Stonepeak acquires 43.8% of Repsol's Outpost solar project in Texas for $252.5M, marking their second U.S. collaboration. The deal awaits regulatory approval.
11 December 2025
Uniper's 50 MW Battery Storage Approved at Wilhelmshaven
The facility will enhance grid stability and support renewable integration. A solar plant is also under construction, with commissioning set for July 2026.
11 December 2025
Johnson Matthey Opens Hydrogen Engine Facility in Gothenburg
The new facility tests hydrogen engines for decarbonizing heavy transport, supporting cleaner mobility and regulatory needs with a £2.5m investment.
11 December 2025
Celtic Renewables Secures £6.23M from Scottish Government
Funding supports a new £120M biorefinery in Grangemouth, creating 149 jobs by 2030, and aims to boost green energy and sustainable manufacturing in the area.
11 December 2025
Michelin, IFPEN, Axens Advance BioButterfly™: Biobased Butadiene from Bioethanol
BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.
11 December 2025
BASF, Essity, and TU Wien Transform Diaper Waste into Raw Materials
A pilot project proves diaper waste can be gasified into raw materials, reducing waste and enabling circularity in chemical production.
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