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22 August 2024
LYB Acquires APK AG Recycling Technology
The acquisition enhances LYB's Circular and Low Carbon Solutions with APK's solvent-based recycling tech, aiming to boost recycling of flexible plastic waste and meet sustainability goals.
20 August 2024
Neste Enhances Chemical Recycling Logistics in Porvoo
Expanding logistics infrastructure to handle more liquefied recycled materials, including waste plastic and rubber tires, supporting the refinery's transformation into a renewable and circular solutions hub.
14 August 2024
Topsoe to Supply Technology for HOLBORN's Hamburg Renewable Fuels Refinery
The Hamburg refinery will use HydroFlex™ to produce 220,000 tons/year of SAF and renewable diesel by 2027, addressing rising SAF demand and supporting the energy transition.
12 August 2024
Honeywell and Repsol Partner on Renewable Fuels
The collaboration aims to scale biofuel production using waste materials and explore advanced recycling technologies to reduce carbon emissions and support energy transition goals.
9 August 2024
Port of Moerdijk and Perpetual Next to Build Biomethanol Plant
A biomethanol plant with a 220,000-tonne capacity will be built by mid-2025, supported by local partnerships and infrastructure connections. Demand for biomethanol is rising globally.
8 August 2024
Redexis Invests €5.5M to Upgrade Almazán Biomethane Facility
The upgraded facility will produce 20 GWh of biomethane annually, powering 3,170 homes by Dec 2024. This supports sustainable energy, rural growth, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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6 August 2024
CARBIOS and FCC Environment to Develop UK PET Biorecycling Plant
The project aims to use enzymatic depolymerization to recycle hard-to-recycle PET waste, supporting the UK's circular economy and enhancing waste management efficiency.
1 August 2024
Verdalia acquires four biomethane plants in northern Italy
The plants, operational by Q2 2026, will produce 230 GWh of biomethane annually, eliminating 53,000 tons of CO2 emissions. ESG consultants Healthy Business Advisory will partner on the projects.
1 August 2024
Gunvor and VARO to Develop SAF Facility in Rotterdam
The SAF facility will process various feedstocks, produce SAF or HVO, and leverage existing infrastructure. Completion of FEED is expected in Q4 2024, supporting aviation's decarbonization goals.
26 July 2024
BASF's BBTR Project in Tarragona: Adapting to Market Realities
Project remains >€400M with ~200 direct jobs; CAM production slated for 2025. Emphasis on renewables, energy-efficient processes and tech to lower battery production footprint amid market uncertainty.
25 July 2024
BTG Bioliquids completes basic design for pilot pyrolysis fractionation plant
Pilot design, funded under the Dutch TSE scheme, will fractionate fast pyrolysis bio-oil into stable lignin, sugars, light phenolics and wood vinegar from 2G biomass residues.
25 July 2024
Air Liquide Invests €100M in Sustainable Gas Supply for Aurubis in Bulgaria and Germany
Air Liquide will build a new ASU in Bulgaria and upgrade four in Germany, enhancing gas supply efficiency and supporting Aurubis' sustainable copper production and industrial markets.
25 July 2024
Södra Reports Stable Q2 Results and Strategic Investments
Net sales rose 3% to SEK 7,527 million. Operating profit was SEK 398 million. Investments in kraft lignin and tannin production are planned, enhancing sustainability and profitability.
25 July 2024
Siemens Energy secures hydrogen project contract from EWE in Germany
The 280 MW electrolysis plant in Emden will produce 26,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2027, reducing CO2 emissions by 800,000 tons. The project is part of the "Clean Hydrogen Coastline" initiative.
24 July 2024
ANDRITZ to design carbon capture plant for Westenergy in Finland
The project aims to capture CO2 from flue gases at a waste-to-energy plant, liquefy it, and use it for carbon-neutral e-fuels. The final investment decision is expected in early 2025.
24 July 2024
Rohrdorfer Begins CO2-Based Ethylene Production in Germany
A new process converts CO2 from cement production into ethylene, aiming for a CO2 circular economy and fossil fuel independence. The project is part of H2-Reallabor Burghausen and funded by the German government.
24 July 2024
Shell to Build 100-Megawatt Hydrogen Electrolyser in Germany
The 100-megawatt REFHYNE II electrolyser will produce 44,000 kg/day of renewable hydrogen by 2027, aiding decarbonization. Supported by EU policies and funding, it follows the success of REFHYNE I.
17 July 2024
Lhyfe and Elyse Energy to Produce E-Methanol from Green Hydrogen at Nantes Port
The project aims to decarbonize maritime transport using e-methanol from green hydrogen. A feasibility study is underway, with a project presentation set for September 2024.
16 July 2024
Messer to Build 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Düren
The plant will produce up to 180 kg of hydrogen per hour, powering fuel cell buses. NEUMAN & ESSER will supply electrolyzers and compressors. Funded by BMDV, it will be operational by fall 2025.
15 July 2024
German Government Funds RWE Hydrogen Projects
Germany grants over €619M for hydrogen projects, including a 300-MW electrolyser in Lingen and a 100-MW plant in Rostock. Federal and state governments cover 70% and 30% of funding, respectively.
15 July 2024
Funding Approved for bp’s Lingen Green Hydrogen Project
The project will develop a 100MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, supported by German and Lower Saxony governments, aiding industrial decarbonization and energy transition efforts.
12 July 2024
Europe's First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant to Support UK Decarbonisation at Stanlow Refinery
The plant will generate 125 MW of power, cut 740,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, and support regional decarbonisation. Completion is set for 2027, with significant investment in the North West of England.
10 July 2024
Lummus and MOL Launch Waste Plastic Recycling Plant in Hungary
The plant will process 40,000 tons of waste plastics annually, using advanced pyrolysis technology to produce circular petrochemicals with zero direct scope 1 emissions.
10 July 2024
BASF ECMS Begins Construction on Green Hydrogen Facility in Budenheim
The new facility will produce low-iridium-loaded catalyst coated membranes and high-temperature fuel cell components, supporting the global energy transition with green hydrogen solutions.
8 July 2024
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Biomass Power Plant
The new plant cuts CO2 emissions by 70%, saving 50,000 tons annually. It will cover 95% of energy needs from renewables. The goal is CO2 neutrality by 2030 with global energy-saving projects.
6 July 2024
Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen Partner for Green Hydrogen and Bio-Methanol Production in Norway
The partnership will produce bio-e-methanol from bio-waste and hydrogen, doubling methanol output. The first project in Øyer aims for 150,000 tons of bio-e-methanol and 15,000 tons of green hydrogen.
5 July 2024
Corre Energy and SemperPower to Develop Major Battery Storage in Europe
The joint venture will create a 320MW 2-hour battery project in the Netherlands, aiding grid balance, reducing CO2, and complementing CAES plans, with operations expected to start in 2026.
4 July 2024
Covestro and bp Sign 10-Year Solar Power Agreement in Spain
The agreement boosts Covestro's renewable energy use in Spain to 30%, cutting CO2 emissions by 16,000 tonnes annually, supporting climate neutrality by 2035.
4 July 2024
Lhyfe and Fives Partner to Decarbonize Industrial Combustion with Green Hydrogen
The partnership accelerates energy transition by using green hydrogen in industrial combustion, targeting metals, glass, and cement industries in Europe and North America.
3 July 2024
Exolum to Demonstrate LOHC Transport and Storage in Repurposed UK Infrastructure
The project, backed by UK funding, aims to prove LOHC transport and storage in repurposed oil infrastructure, advancing hydrogen logistics and supporting energy transition efforts. Completion by 2024.
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