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30 October 2025
Toray Unveils Carbon Fiber Recycling Tech Retaining Strength and Quality
New recycling tech decomposes CFRP, retaining fiber strength and quality, enabling diverse applications like nonwoven fabrics for cars, electronics, and more, while reducing CO2 emissions.
30 October 2025
Topsoe Opens Europe's Largest SOEC Facility
The new facility in Denmark will produce high-efficiency electrolyzers for green hydrogen, aiding industrial decarbonization and supported by EU funding.
30 October 2025
Lummus and InnoVent Partner to Expand Tire Pyrolysis Technology
The partnership aims to globally license and deploy tire pyrolysis technology, converting waste tires into valuable products, enhancing sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
30 October 2025
Croda Launches Biodegradable NeutraFresh BD for Odour Neutralisation
NeutraFresh BD offers biodegradable odour control for home care, reducing malodours by 89% and lasting up to five days, supporting sustainable product formulations.
30 October 2025
ADNOC and Microsoft: AI Key to Energy Transformation, Say 88% of Leaders
AI is transforming energy, with 73% deploying it widely. Key needs: security, data quality, talent. AI's impact: distribution, maintenance, optimization. Challenges: cybersecurity, legacy systems.
30 October 2025
BASF and ETH Zurich: Recycling Automotive Waste into High-Value Feedstock
Recycling automotive shredder residue with biomass reduces emissions, offers new feedstocks, and requires supportive policies for mixed waste gasification.
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30 October 2025
BASF Builds New Ammonium Hydroxide Plant in Ludwigshafen
The plant will supply ultra-pure ammonium hydroxide for Europe's semiconductor industry, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting advanced chip production by 2027.
30 October 2025
Axens to Acquire Eurecat, Enhance Catalyst and Metals Recycling
Eurecat will continue serving the catalyst market, maintaining confidentiality and focusing on circularity and carbon footprint reduction, with potential expansion into metal recycling.
29 October 2025
Iberdrola Launches €1 Billion EU Green Hybrid Bond
Iberdrola's €1 billion green hybrid bond saw high demand, oversubscribed 8 times, with a 3.75% coupon. It aligns with EU Green Bond Standard, attracting sustainable investors.
29 October 2025
RWE Builds Germany's Largest Battery Storage in Bavaria
A 400 MW, 700 MWh battery storage facility is being built in Gundremmingen, Bavaria, using the decommissioned nuclear plant's grid. Completion is set for 2028, with a €230 million investment.
29 October 2025
SynPet Technologies Invests €300M in Plastic Recycling Facility at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The facility will recycle 250,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste annually into circular naphtha, using SynPet's energy-efficient Thermal Conversion Process. Operational by 2028.
29 October 2025
Baltic Power Installs Key Offshore Substations
Two offshore substations installed to transmit wind-generated electricity to Poland's grid, with significant local manufacturing involvement. Completion set for next year, providing 1.2 GW capacity.
29 October 2025
UPM Q3 2025: Resilient Performance Amid Weak Markets
Sales and EBIT declined. Strategic reviews and partnerships initiated. Plywood and paper production adjustments. Biorefinery progress. Sustainability recognized. Uncertainty persists.
29 October 2025
OMV Boosts Q3 2025 Clean CCS Operating Result by 20% to EUR 1.3 Billion
Fuels and Chemicals drive growth; Energy segment declines. Cash flow up 7%, leverage at 16%. Progress on Borouge Group and Neptun Deep project.
29 October 2025
Neste Q3 2025 Interim Report
Improved Q3 results driven by performance actions and market recovery. Renewable and oil product sales rose, but cash flow was negative. Strategic growth in Rotterdam continues.
29 October 2025
Sumitomo Corporation Secures Financing for Uzbekistan's Largest Solar and Battery Project
The project will generate 1,000 MW of solar power and 1,336 MWh of storage, supporting Uzbekistan's energy transition with a 25-year power purchase agreement. Completion is expected post-2027.
29 October 2025
Ørsted and Worley Sign Long-Term EPCM Agreement
The eight-year deal supports power generation and CCS in Denmark, enhancing energy infrastructure and decarbonization efforts with a focus on safety and sustainability.
28 October 2025
NEXTCHEM Unveils Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework
The Framework sets targets for supplier engagement and avoided emissions, supporting sustainable financing and aligning with decarbonization goals.
28 October 2025
Uniper Launches Green Finance Framework for Energy Transition
The framework aligns with EU Taxonomy, supports projects like wind, solar, and hydrogen, and follows Green Bond and Loan Principles. S&P Global Ratings confirms compliance.
28 October 2025
European Commission Launches Critical Chemicals Alliance
The Alliance aims to boost EU chemical industry by identifying critical molecules, enhancing trade monitoring, and supporting investments. Open to industry stakeholders for collaboration.
28 October 2025
Port of Rotterdam Throughput Declines 2.6% in Q3 2025
Throughput fell due to lower iron ore and mineral oil volumes. Container and renewable fuel throughput rose, highlighting the port's resilience amid European industry challenges.
28 October 2025
Topsoe's SOEC Technology Chosen for Forestal's E-Methanol Project
Topsoe's SOEC tech will power Forestal's Triskelion e-methanol project in Spain, enhancing efficiency and sustainability, with operations set for 2028.
28 October 2025
ORLEN Secures PLN 3.5 Billion for Offshore Wind Projects
Funds from the National Recovery Plan will support offshore wind projects, enhancing Poland's energy security and economic growth, with Baltic Power and Baltic East as key initiatives.
28 October 2025
TotalEnergies, Aljomaih Secure 400 MW Solar Project in Saudi Arabia
The 400 MW solar plant in As Sufun will power 68,400 homes by 2027, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's renewable energy goals.
28 October 2025
NEXTCHEM Launches Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework
The Framework sets targets for supplier engagement and avoided emissions, supporting sustainable financing and aligning with international principles.
27 October 2025
Dow's Freeport MDI Facility Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification
The Freeport facility now offers bio-circular isocyanates with ISCC PLUS certification, enhancing sustainability and supply chain transparency for various industries.
27 October 2025
NEXTCHEM Partners with Uzkimyosanoat on Carbon Capture in Uzbekistan
A joint working group will assess a carbon capture project in Uzbekistan, potentially leading to further collaboration on engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
27 October 2025
Sasol and Air Liquide Inaugurate Damlaagte PV for Industrial Decarbonisation
The 97.5 MW Damlaagte solar plant supports decarbonisation goals, generating 270 million kWh annually and creating nearly 2,000 jobs, with a focus on local procurement and skills development.
27 October 2025
Symrise Wins BSB Innovation Award for Hydrolite® 5 Green
Hydrolite® 5 green, made from renewable materials, excels in sustainability and performance, enhancing Symrise's supply chain with a new production site in Spain.
27 October 2025
Celtic Renewables: Jobs in a Low-Carbon Future
Creating sustainable jobs in bio-based chemicals, transitioning skills from oil and gas, and investing in future green talent through apprenticeships and internships.
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