Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 26)

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  1 April 2026

  Reju secures €135m NIKI funding for Chemelot textile regeneration hub

  Scale industrial textile-to-textile process converting hard-to-recycle polyester waste into recycled intermediates with ≈50% lower emissions, integrated into efficient, traceable circular supply chains.
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  1 April 2026

  MAIRE/Nextchem awarded early engineering and equipment contract for 60,000 t/y SAF plant in Indonesia

  Plant will use palm oil mill effluent and certified used cooking oil, leveraging NX PTU and NX SAF BIO technologies to support the project's FID and Indonesia's domestic SAF development
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  1 April 2026

  Meva Energy secures EBC certification for Kisa biochar

  EBC-certified biochar from biogas by-product meets purity and climate criteria. Made from local sawmill residues via gasification; enhances soil and locks carbon long-term
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  1 April 2026

  SOCAR at EGYPS 2026 (9th Egypt International Energy Conference & Exhibition)

  Delegation attended an energy conference on security, sustainability and tech. VP highlighted Azerbaijan's gas exports - 13 bcm to Europe in 2025 (+60% vs 2021). A pact was signed with Egypt's EGPC.
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  31 March 2026

  Iberdrola adds 180 MWh BESS at Alcochete I and Algeruz II solar plants in Portugal

  Total output 45 MW, 4‑hour duration; stores excess solar to aid renewables integration, supplies power to 10,000+ homes and supports wider storage strategy
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  31 March 2026

  BASF launches Butyl and 2‑Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE with Avery Dennison

  Launches butyl and 2‑ethylhexyl acrylates made using attributed Texas renewable electricity; drop‑in for coatings and adhesives, reducing manufacturing CO2; commercialization supported by partner.

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  31 March 2026

  Symrise launches Cellexora MD: plant‑derived exosomes for skin regeneration

  Upcycled Italian apple side-stream extract: 100% natural, stable, water-soluble powder that boosts collagen, soothes skin and reduces wrinkles in 30 days; sustainable and formulation-friendly.
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  31 March 2026

  Kemira completes first US full-scale trial of chlorine-free KemConnect DEX

  Trial with Capital Region Water shows a performic-acid, chlorine-free treatment cut bacteria rapidly at low doses, auto-degraded to biodegradable compounds and auto-adjusted dosing.
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  31 March 2026

  LanzaTech Q4 & FY2025 Financial Results

  Closed $20M private placement; awarded €40M EU grant; completed LanzaJet share transfers (peak 53%, later ~46% after Series A); revenue $55.8M; net loss $49M; opex -21%
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  31 March 2026

  OMV and XRG form Borouge International

  Merger of Borouge, Borealis and NOVA creates global pure‑play polyolefins leader with 13.6 Mtpa capacity, >$500M synergies, advantaged feedstock and investment‑grade ratings
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  31 March 2026

  PPG showcases electrocoat and digital innovations at ECOAT 26

  At ECOAT 26, new pretreatment and electrocoat technologies, digital paint‑shop tools and services to cut waste and costs, boost efficiency; exec keynote and interactive demo included.
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  31 March 2026

  Covestro at Techtextil 2026: sustainable, productivity-focused textile solutions

  Showcases coatings, adhesive films and TPUs: waterborne/partly bio-based PUs, antimicrobial finishes, high-performance TPU films for electronics/CIPP, recyclable cushioning and SCF-foamable TPUs
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  31 March 2026

  Johnson Matthey DPFi DPF earns Canadian CSA certification

  Electrically regenerating diesel particulate filter certified by CSA for Canadian underground mining/tunnelling; also certified by Canmet and VERT and approved by US MSHA.
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  31 March 2026

  BASF launches biomass‑balanced Ultrason® P 3010 BMB PPSU

  New Ultrason P 3010 BMB is ISCC‑PLUS certified, 20% biomass‑balanced PPSU (mass‑balance), matches standard grade in properties and certifications, drop‑in replacement made with green electricity.
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  31 March 2026

  Gestamp signs 10-year renewable PPA with Iberdrola for 660,000 MWh

  Supply of 100% renewable power (80% wind/20% solar) from 34 MW capacity at fixed competitive price; supports electrification and decarbonisation of the auto supply chain. Certificates of origin.
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  31 March 2026

  Umicore opens Shanghai innovation center

  New 3,600 sqm Shanghai innovation center, first corporate R&D outside Europe; focuses on fuel cells and recycling, expanding to catalysis for renewables, CO2 capture, H2, and local partnerships.
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  31 March 2026

  Messer 2025 results: €4.5bn revenue, €1.4bn EBITDA, €747m investments

  Stable 2025: margin held, net debt reduced, staff >12k. Investments in air-separation, on-site/CO2/cylinder plants, helium, decarbonization, R&D/digitalization. 2026 growth expected.
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  31 March 2026

  Topsoe signs FEED deal with Hynfra for Jordan green ammonia

  FEED underway for Jordan green ammonia: synthesis tech will convert green H2 to ammonia, avoiding >200,000 t CO2e/yr. FID expected 2027; plant to start 2030; exports planned.
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  30 March 2026

  Dow’s Carbon Footprint Ledger wins 2026 CIO 100 Award

  Recognized for enabling verifiable PCF certificates, optimizing low‑GHG production pathways, and integrating supply‑chain, sustainability and finance data to scale trusted low‑carbon product offerings.
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  30 March 2026

  Velocys and SuMo commission Fischer–Tropsch unit at Wednesbury for UK waste-to-SAF

  FT unit at Wednesbury is online and stable, validating integration of gasification and FT for waste-to-SAF and supporting ClearSkies demonstration toward modular, scalable SAF production.
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  30 March 2026

  Iberdrola awards €3.5bn contracts for Eastern Green Link 4 HVDC subsea interconnector

  Contracts awarded for a 640 km HVDC subsea link (2,000 MW) between Scotland and England, supplying 1.5M+ homes; construction starts 2028, commissioning 2033; part of wider UK grid investment.
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  30 March 2026

  Itabus fleet adopts Enilive HVO

  Entire 100-vehicle fleet runs on HVO made from waste, cutting CO2eq by 79.5%. In 2025 it logged 20M km, used over 3M L HVO (53% avg, 75% peak in Dec).
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  30 March 2026

  UBE obtains food-contact approval for UBECycle recycled PE/PA films

  Accredited migration testing plus RecyClass‑certified recycling (following Paulowsky acquisition) confirm regulatory compliance and open use of mechanically recycled PE/PA in regulated packaging.
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  29 March 2026

  LOTTE Chemical to merge with HD Hyundai Chemical after Daesan spin-off, pivots to specialty materials

  Targets >60% specialty by 2030; building a 500k t/yr compounding plant; creating hydrogen value chain—four fuel-cell plants (80MW) and 450‑bar H2 hub; expanding high-end copper foil and TMAH output.
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  27 March 2026

  TotalEnergies and EDF agree 12‑year nuclear supply for French refining and chemicals sites

  12‑year nuclear allocation (from 1 Jan 2028) will supply ~60% (~400 MW) of refining & chemical sites in France, sharing variability costs while the utility operates the plants.
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  27 March 2026

  LKAB releases 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report

  Report reviews 2025 performance: geopolitical market weakness hit results; measures to stabilise production and deliveries; social and environmental work in Gällivare & Kiruna.
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  27 March 2026

  Iberdrola/ScottishPower advances 960 MW East Anglia TWO offshore wind project

  €4.5bn project progressing; offshore substation foundations in production; visited by UK Energy Secretary. Will power nearly 1 million homes and support skilled jobs.
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  27 March 2026

  Fondazione MAIRE presents Climate Goals study in Berlin

  Fourth edition of Climate Goals study shows Germany as highly aware, pragmatic on energy transition; emphasizes technical focus, workforce upskilling, and shift of momentum toward emerging economies.
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  27 March 2026

  RWE approved for Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm

  Planning approval granted for Nordseecluster B, adding 900 MW to reach 1.6 GW (660 MW A under construction). Full output ~6.5 TWh/yr; B due early 2029; 110 MW PPA with Amazon.
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  27 March 2026

  Avangrid completes 250,000-panel Tower Solar installation in Oregon

  120 MWac plant due online this year; panels built by SEG Solar in Houston. Will feed PGE grid and support a QTS data center; construction created 200+ local jobs and ~$20M economic benefit.