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30 April 2024
INEOS Nitriles Launches Bio-Based Acrylonitrile, Cutting Carbon Footprint by 90%
Bio-based acrylonitrile supports carbon fiber production, reducing carbon footprint. Used in aerospace, automotive, and water purification, it enhances sustainability across industries.
29 April 2024
LYB to Establish Plastic Waste Recycling Hub in Germany
The hub will feature advanced sorting and recycling, covering 20 soccer fields, starting in Q1 2026. It aims to support the production of 2 million metric tons of recycled polymers annually by 2030.
26 April 2024
INEOS Oligomers Opens Solar Farm for CO2-Free Power at Feluy Site
The solar farm spans 2 hectares, generates 3.8 MW, and cuts 800 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiding the site's goal of carbon-neutral PAO production by 2030. A larger farm is planned for 2026.
25 April 2024
Merck Invests €300 Million in New Research Center in Darmstadt
The new center will focus on antibody and mRNA research, supporting 550 employees by 2027. It aims for near carbon-neutral operations and gold certification from the German Sustainable Building Council.
25 April 2024
CARBIOS Breaks Ground on PET Biorecycling Plant in France
The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs. It uses enzymatic depolymerization to recycle PET, reducing reliance on oil and supporting a circular economy.
23 April 2024
INEOS Nitriles Launches Bio-Based Acetonitrile, Cutting Carbon Footprint by 90%
INVIREO™ Acetonitrile, a bio-based solvent, reduces carbon footprint in pharmaceuticals by 90% while maintaining performance, supporting sustainability in energy-intensive industries.
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23 April 2024
ANDRITZ Launches Biodegradable Wipes Line at Teknomelt in Türkiye
A new production line for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes has started, using bio-based fibers to meet sustainable goals and expand product range.
22 April 2024
Holcim and thyssenkrupp Begin Construction on Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant in Germany
Construction starts on a carbon-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf, using "pure oxyfuel" tech to capture CO2. The plant aims to cut emissions by 1.2 million tons annually, operational by 2028.
17 April 2024
Arkema Acquires Majority Stake in Proionic for Next-Gen Battery Solutions
The acquisition enhances Arkema's battery materials portfolio, leveraging Proionic's ionic liquids for improved battery performance and sustainability, aligning with Arkema's innovative and sustainable solutions strategy.
17 April 2024
BASF, SABIC, and Linde Launch World's First Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace
The new furnace at BASF's Ludwigshafen site uses renewable electricity to cut CO2 emissions by 90%, supported by a €14.8M German grant, aiming for industrial market maturity.
16 April 2024
BIOGEST and INA Group Partner on Biomethane Plant in Croatia
A biomethane plant in Sisak will use BIOGEST's PowerRing technology to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, aiding Croatia's green energy transition.
16 April 2024
Topsoe to Provide Technology for Cepsa's 2G Biofuels Plant in Spain
The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually using HydroFlex™ technology, doubling renewable fuel capacity and supporting decarbonization in hard-to-electrify sectors.
16 April 2024
BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany
The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
15 April 2024
INA Invests €98M in Croatia's Green Energy: Biomethane and Hydrogen Plants
Two new plants in Croatia will produce green hydrogen and biomethane by 2026, aiding the green transition. Projects include solar power integration and potential geothermal energy exploration.
11 April 2024
MOL Opens Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Central and Eastern Europe
The €22M plant will cut the Danube Refinery's CO2 emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually, producing 1,600 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, aligning with the SHAPE TOMORROW strategy for sustainability.
10 April 2024
SCA and St1 Launch Biorefinery for 200,000 Tons of Renewable Fuel in Gothenburg
The new biorefinery will produce sustainable fuels from tall oil, enhancing resource efficiency and climate benefits. It supports Sweden's and the EU's climate goals by boosting domestic biofuel production.
10 April 2024
MadoquaPower2X Expands Land for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Portugal
The project secures 60 hectares in Sines, aims to create 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs by 2025, and will produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia, supporting EU decarbonization goals.
9 April 2024
Hydrogen Import Facility at Rotterdam Port
A new facility at Rotterdam will import and distribute green hydrogen, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals through efficient supply chain solutions.
9 April 2024
Borealis Invests EUR 4.5 Million to Boost Circular Raw Materials at Porvoo Site
The investment will modify three cracker furnaces to increase production of renewable and recycled base chemicals, supporting a circular economy and achieving ISCC PLUS certification by 2025.
7 April 2024
AIQBE partners with Inetum to boost Huelva's industrial digital and energy transition
New partnership expands innovation network, offering digitalization, automation, AI and cybersecurity expertise to regional industry, supporting efficiency, decarbonization and operational resilience.
3 April 2024
TotalEnergies Announces New Battery Storage Project in Belgium
A new 25 MW, 75 MWh battery storage project in Feluy will boost Belgium's storage capacity to 50 MW, 150 MWh, aiding grid resilience and renewable energy growth. Completion expected by end of 2025.
2 April 2024
Helen to Build Helsinki's First 3MW Green Hydrogen Plant
The plant will supply hydrogen for heavy transport, use waste heat for district heating, and aims to cut CO2 emissions by 3,700 tonnes annually, launching in 2026 with aid from the Finnish government.
28 March 2024
SASA Boosts Polyester Output with New PTA Plant
The new PTA plant in Adana aims for 1.75 million tons annually, reducing import reliance, cutting costs, boosting production, creating jobs, and lowering emissions with Invista technology. Completion by Q4 2024.
27 March 2024
Power2X Plans Green Methanol Project in Estonia
The project in Pärnu aims to produce 500,000 tons of green methanol annually, creating 2,000 construction jobs and 200 long-term jobs, supporting Estonia's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
26 March 2024
MOL Petrochemicals opens Eastern Hungary's largest 40 MWh battery storage
HUF 6.6bn battery storage stores solar power for use-on-demand, cuts energy costs and emissions, aids grid stability per MAVIR, and can cover about one-eighth of the MPK site’s demand for two hours.
25 March 2024
AIQBE joins EU Critical Chemicals Alliance
Membership lets Huelva hub join Alliance assemblies and working groups to define critical chemicals, map EU capacities and propose measures to boost competitiveness amid energy and supply challenges
22 March 2024
Aker Carbon Capture to Study CO2 Reduction for Wacker
Aker Carbon Capture will conduct a feasibility study and an eight-month test to explore CO2 capture from silicon production at Wacker's Holla plant, aiding their goal of net zero by 2045.
20 March 2024
Topsoe's Electrolyzer Demonstration Yields Strong Results in Denmark
The SOEC electrolyzer test showed high stability and efficiency under industrial conditions, supporting rapid decarbonization and receiving significant EU funding for further development.
20 March 2024
BASF Opens New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Ludwigshafen
The plant, operational by late 2025, will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. Employing 30, it uses fermentation to convert renewable materials.
18 March 2024
Lhyfe secures €149m French government grant for green hydrogen plant near Le Havre
The project, part of the IPCEI hydrogen program, aims to produce 34 tonnes of green hydrogen daily by 2028. Located near Yara's plant, it supports Le Havre's decarbonization efforts.
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