Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 18)

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  12 November 2025

  Solvay Secures US Rare Earth Supply with Permag and LCM Deal

  The partnership ensures a stable Samarium supply for high-performance magnets, supporting sustainable and secure supply chains for critical materials in various industries.
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  12 November 2025

  Solvay and Noveon Partner for Rare Earth Supply

  Starting 2026, rare earth oxides will be supplied to strengthen U.S. magnet supply chain, focusing on sustainability and domestic production amid rising demand.
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  12 November 2025

  ScottishPower Completes Repowering of Scotland's First Wind Farm

  Hagshaw Hill wind farm now generates five times more energy with fewer turbines. Old turbine blades will be recycled into new building materials.
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  12 November 2025

  Adani Cement and Coolbrook Launch First Commercial RotoDynamic Heater for Cement Decarbonisation

  The RotoDynamic Heater will cut cement emissions by 60,000 tonnes annually, using renewable energy to decarbonise production and enhance alternative fuel use.
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  12 November 2025

  Statkraft Launches Germany's Largest Solar Battery Hybrid Plant

  The Zerbst plant generates 50,000 MWh annually, storing surplus energy in 88 battery cubes, enhancing grid stability and efficiency. Construction completed in 12 months.
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  12 November 2025

  TotalEnergies to Supply Google Data Centers with Renewable Power for 15 Years

  TotalEnergies' Montpelier solar farm in Ohio will supply 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity to support Google's data centers, aligning with both companies' clean energy strategies.

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  12 November 2025

  Veolia Secures AUD $700m in Australian Water Management Contracts

  Veolia wins contracts to enhance water management in Australia, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and technological innovation across key regions.
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  12 November 2025

  Chevron Plans for 10% Annual Cash Flow Growth

  Chevron targets 10% annual EPS growth, reduces capex to $18-$21B, and plans $10-$20B share repurchases yearly. Focus on AI power solutions and new energies for long-term shareholder value.
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  12 November 2025

  Ørsted Achieves 98% Carbon Emission Reduction in Green Transformation

  Ørsted transitions to 99% renewable energy, meeting its 2025 target. Focus shifts to reducing upstream and downstream emissions for a 2040 net-zero goal.
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  11 November 2025

  LOTTE-Air Liquide Ener’Hy Launches Korea's Largest High-Pressure Hydrogen Shipping Center

  The new center in Daesan supplies high-pressure hydrogen for vehicles, enhancing logistics with advanced trailers and supporting Korea's hydrogen economy goals.
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  11 November 2025

  Medipack Uses Eastar 6763 Renew for Sustainable Packaging

  Eastar 6763 Renew enables sustainable medical packaging with up to 50% recycled content, maintaining performance and reducing environmental impact without altering production processes.
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  11 November 2025

  LYB and Nippon Paint China Launch Closed-Loop Recycling for Coating Barrels

  The collaboration introduces a recycling system for coating barrels, turning used barrels into new packaging, enhancing circularity and reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.
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  11 November 2025

  Iberdrola to Develop Transmission Project in Australia

  The VNI West project will link Victoria and New South Wales with a 240km line, boosting grid capacity, supporting energy transition, and aiming for completion by 2030.
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  11 November 2025

  Messer and PVChem Form Joint Venture for Industrial Gas Production

  The joint venture will build a 200,000-ton industrial gas plant in Vietnam by 2028, using green technology to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
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  11 November 2025

  RWE Completes Foundation Installation at Denmark's Largest Offshore Wind Farm

  Thor offshore wind farm's foundations are complete. Turbine installation starts 2026. Features include CO2-reduced steel towers and recyclable blades. Completion set for 2027, powering 1M homes.
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  11 November 2025

  Hycamite's Carbon Capture Tech for Shipping Gains DNV Approval

  Hycamite's TCD tech converts LNG to hydrogen onboard ships, capturing carbon as solid, reducing emissions, and enabling clean fuel use without new infrastructure.
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  11 November 2025

  Indorama Ventures and Jiaren Chemical Recycling Form Joint Venture for Textile Circularity

  The joint venture aims to boost textile recycling capacity to 100,000 tonnes annually, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting climate goals with significant investment.
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  10 November 2025

  Perpetual Next and TSI Begin Production of Largest Torrefaction Reactor

  The reactor, part of a biomethanol blueprint, will produce 80,000 tons of renewable carbon annually, supporting chemical industry and shipping fuel needs.
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  10 November 2025

  Rompetrol Rafinare's Ecological Rehabilitation of Vega Refinery Lagoons

  The project neutralizes emissions, protects water, and restores ecosystems, using efficient treatment to transform acidic tars into inert waste, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
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  10 November 2025

  Trinseo's U.S. Sites Achieve OCS Blue Verification

  Midland and Louisville sites meet OCS Blue standards, preventing plastic resin loss through rigorous controls, training, and audits, reinforcing sustainability and operational excellence.
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  10 November 2025

  Five EV Battery Projects Secure €643M from Innovation Fund 2024

  Projects aim to cut 88M tonnes CO2 by 2029, boost EU battery industry, create jobs, and enhance supply chain resilience, aligning with EU climate and industrial goals.
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  10 November 2025

  Neste Secures EU Funding for New Co-Processing Technology

  Neste's SCOOP project receives EU funding to develop co-processing technology for renewable fuels at Porvoo refinery, pending investment decision.
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  10 November 2025

  BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive Coatings Plant in Muenster

  The new plant boosts production efficiency, sustainability, and product quality, aligning with BASF's global manufacturing and sustainability goals.
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  10 November 2025

  RWE Wins Two Onshore Wind Projects in France

  RWE secures two wind projects in France, totaling 21.6 MW, contributing to its regional growth and energy transition efforts.
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  10 November 2025

  RWE Installs Recyclable Blades, Over Half of Turbines at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

  Sofia Offshore Wind Farm progresses with 60% of turbines installed. Recyclable blades mark UK's first large-scale deployment, aiming for full operation by September 2026.
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  10 November 2025

  Nouryon Opens Shanghai Innovation Center for Localized Growth

  The new center in Shanghai enhances technical capabilities, supports sustainable solutions, and features labs for key sectors, including a customer experience center for personal care.
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  10 November 2025

  Clariant Catalysts to Power Europe's First Waste-to-Methanol Plant

  Ecoplanta will convert municipal waste to methanol using advanced gasification and Clariant catalysts, aiding Europe's energy transition and reducing CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tons in 10 years.
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  10 November 2025

  PETRONAS, Enilive, Euglena Launch Biorefinery in Johor

  The new biorefinery in Johor will process 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock annually, producing SAF, HVO, and bio-naphtha, and aims to start operations by late 2028.
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  9 November 2025

  Iberdrola's Noronha Verde Project Boosts Brazil's Clean Energy Leadership

  Noronha Verde integrates solar and battery storage to make Fernando de Noronha a sustainable energy model, with a 22 MWp plant and 49 MWh storage, operational by 2027.
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  7 November 2025

  LOTTE Chemical Completes Indonesian Petrochemical Complex, Expands in Southeast Asia

  The new complex boosts Indonesia's petrochemical self-sufficiency to 90%, enhances local economy, and integrates with existing facilities for cost efficiency.