Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 13)

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  10 June 2026

  Evonik launches Innovation Factory to accelerate market-ready innovations

  New unit targets faster, market-driven development and resilience; aims up to €300m contribution by 2032 and shifts researchers into business lines.
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  10 June 2026

  Topsoe wins DKK 25m for PowerFactor to standardize Power‑to‑X grid integration

  Grant-backed project will replace case-by-case grid studies with standardized methods, using electrolyzers, eREACT, SOEC and grid emulation at a Viborg pilot site.
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  10 June 2026

  Air Liquide launches Cryocap FG pilot for cement CO₂ capture

  3,000 Nm³/h Cryocap FG pilot at Holcim’s CaptureLab pre-treats and preconcentrates cement flue gas for CO₂ purification; modular and relocatable.
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  10 June 2026

  Holcim launches CaptureLab carbon capture test platform

  Industrial-scale, plug-and-play test platform in France for validating diverse carbon-capture technologies on real cement emissions.
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  10 June 2026

  PETRONAS and JERA sign 20‑year LNG supply deal extending partnership into 2040s

  Up to ~2 MTPA of LNG supplied from 2028 for 20 years, delivered on new low‑emission 174,000‑cbm carriers via a more flexible supply arrangement.
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  9 June 2026

  Moeve 2025 Environmental Statement for La Rábida and Palos

  Annual report shows €33.8m+ invested in environmental upgrades, 100% renewable power in 2025, major waste recovery and water-use cuts, plus EU funding for green hydrogen project.

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  9 June 2026

  DuPont MemCor MBR chosen for Riverstone WRRF upgrade

  MemCor MBR will provide 24.8 MLD average (86 MLD peak) capacity using 2,592 MemPulse B50 modules for the Riverstone WRRF upgrade in Sydney’s North West.
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  9 June 2026

  Plenitude commissions 330 MW Renopool PV plant in Spain

  Southern 200 MW block started operations, completing the 330 MW Renopool complex in Extremadura; the site uses bifacial modules and targets about 670 GWh/year.
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  9 June 2026

  ProLogium and OPmobility to co-develop solid‑state EV battery modules

  Testing of solid‑state cells, module design and aligned test protocols to translate 900 Wh/L cell metrics into OEM‑ready EV modules.
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  9 June 2026

  European Commission launches €1.5bn Battery Booster Facility

  Mobilises up to €1.5bn from ETS revenues as interest‑free loans to scale EV battery cell production in the EEA; call opens Q3 2026.
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  9 June 2026

  PureCycle & Innovia Films produce white, cavitated BOPP using PureFive Choice™ recycled PP

  White, cavitated BOPP film made with >40% post‑consumer recycled polypropylene showed virgin‑like processing and comparable mechanical, barrier and sealing performance.
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  9 June 2026

  bp simplifies to two business segments and appoints segment chiefs

  From 1 July 2026 the group will operate two segments: Upstream and Downstream. Gordon Birrell EVP Upstream; Richard Harding interim EVP Downstream; renewables move to Technology.
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  9 June 2026

  EIF backs Yield Lab Europe €100m agrifood fund, 30% for Ireland

  €25m anchor aims to mobilise €100m for Seed/Series A agrifood tech; 30% earmarked for Ireland. Article 9 SFDR fund with 90% climate/environment target.
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  9 June 2026

  European eSAF Coalition — Arcadia eFuels, INERATEC, Norsk e‑Fuel, SkyNRG, ZAFFRA

  Five companies urge EU, national governments and NATO to prioritise electro‑SAF for Europe’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and defence readiness.
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  9 June 2026

  Covestro Bayblend T85X R35 CQ (35% PCR PC/ABS) adopted for Lexus ES interiors

  35% post-consumer recycled PC/ABS approved for visible Lexus ES interior parts; material claims 25% lower CO2e GWP vs fossil-based alternatives and was co-developed with Toyota and Kojima.
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  9 June 2026

  thyssenkrupp Uhde wins pre‑FEEDs for Fuella’s 2×400 ktpa green ammonia projects in Brazil

  Pre‑FEEDs will optimise concept and integration for two 400 ktpa renewable‑powered ammonia plants at Pecém and Açu, covering electrolysis, balance of plant and ammonia offloading.
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  9 June 2026

  Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos form Rebound JV to build 160,000 t/y Alcohol‑to‑Jet SAF at Dunkirk

  JV to develop a 160,000 t/y Alcohol‑to‑Jet SAF plant at Port of Dunkirk; partners will fund development, run pre‑FEED/FEED and seek FID after permitting, feedstock and offtake agreements.
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  9 June 2026

  PTT Global Chemical positions Map Ta Phut as regional hub for high‑value, low‑carbon businesses with Toray and Mitsubishi

  Turning agricultural residues into bio‑based chemicals; trialled at 50,000‑L fermentation scale; pilot‑scale bio muconic and adipic acid targeted by 2028; pathway to 100% bio‑based nylon 6,6 and expanded market access.
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  8 June 2026

  GRILLO continues groundwater investigations at Willy‑Brandt‑Ring

  Extended short‑ and long‑term pumping tests will refine subsoil hydraulic data, measure ochre (iron) precipitation and monitor water quality to support design of an on‑site containment well system.
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  8 June 2026

  SABIC wins R&D 100 for laser‑weldable NORYL V0 resins

  First‑of‑its‑kind laser‑weldable resins for solar PV enable faster, cleaner microinverter manufacturing with flame retardancy, improved weatherability and lower waste.
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  8 June 2026

  Gas Malaysia, Tokyo Gas and VTTI to develop 6 MTPA FSRU regasification terminal in Yan, Kedah

  Offshore FSRU regasification terminal proposed off Pulau Bunting to add an LNG entry point in northern Peninsular Malaysia; capacity up to 6 MTPA and estimated cost RM2–3bn; project advancing toward FID.
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  8 June 2026

  Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG sign LOI for 2 mtpa Canadian LNG supply

  LOI outlines a 2 mtpa long-term LNG purchase, with first volumes possible in 2032 from a proposed 12 mtpa BC floating export facility designed for low emissions.
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  8 June 2026

  Meccanoplastica showcases INEOS recycled HDPE at PLAST 2026

  Live blow-moulding demo will produce 200ml cosmetic bottles with advanced recycled HDPE; 4L samples use Recycl-IN HDPE with 50% post‑consumer recyclate to support regulatory targets.
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  8 June 2026

  Iberdrola (Neoenergia) to invest €4.5bn in Bahia power networks to 2030

  Nearly €4.5bn (25bn reais) planned for Bahia to 2030 to expand, modernise and digitalise networks and connect new industries with 54 substations and extensive HV/MV lines.
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  8 June 2026

  WACKER: ceramifying silicone and 1.6/2.4 W/mK potting compounds for BEV thermal protection

  Ceramifying silicone boosts thermal and flame resistance in battery barriers; potting compounds deliver 1.6 and 2.4 W/mK, low sedimentation and room‑temperature cure.
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  8 June 2026

  PETRONAS and Eni form Searah JV to boost regional energy security

  50:50 JV combines 19 gas assets across Malaysia and Indonesia, targets 300k→500k boe/d and plans $20bn investment backed by a $6bn credit facility.
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  8 June 2026

  Siemens and Infineon partner to add CoolSiC SiC modules to SENTRON 3QD2 breakers

  SiC power modules boost semiconductor circuit breakers for faster, denser, more reliable protection in data centers, factories and battery storage.
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  8 June 2026

  ORLEN launches small‑scale LNG and bioLNG market demand survey

  Survey collects customer forecasts on volumes, delivery points and fuel-use models to shape future small‑scale LNG/bioLNG infrastructure and commercial offers; open until end of June.
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  8 June 2026

  Aurubis Italia first site in Italy awarded The Copper Mark

  Avellino rod plant becomes first in Italy to gain The Copper Mark, completing certification of all four rod plants and expanding verified coverage across the group's production network.
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  8 June 2026

  BASF launches Oppanol® N PLUS binder for next‑generation EV batteries

  High‑spec polyisobutene binder for solid‑state and advanced EV batteries; narrow specs reduce production variability; fresh stock and 20 kg packaging support OEMs.