Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 32)

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  13 January 2025

  UK's Last Synthetic Ethanol Plant Closes

  UK chemical industry struggles with high energy costs, job losses, and lack of new plants. Calls for government action on energy, emissions, and trade policies.
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  9 January 2025

  Alleima Supports Preem's Renewable Jet Fuel Transition

  Heat exchanger tubes will aid a Swedish refinery's shift to renewable fuels, reducing emissions by 2-3 million tons annually and cutting fossil fuel production.
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  9 January 2025

  Perstorp Acquires Amsterdam Site to Enter Synthetic Ester Market

  The acquisition targets specialty fluids, focusing on sustainable synthetic esters for data center cooling, with plans for ISCC PLUS certification and backward integration.
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  8 January 2025

  Covestro Expands Ohio Production Facility

  Covestro invests in Ohio to boost polycarbonate production, meeting U.S. demand in automotive, electronics, and healthcare sectors. Operations to start by end of 2026.
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  8 January 2025

  Naturgy to Develop 30 Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The alliance aims to produce 2.5 TWh of biomethane annually, cut CO₂ by 450,000 tonnes, and boost the circular economy by using organic waste for energy and local benefits.
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  7 January 2025

  Perpetual Next Issues Tender for 660,000 Tons of Bio Methanol Sales

  Perpetual Next seeks partners for bio methanol offtake, aiming for market leadership amid rising demand, with facilities in Europe and Asia, focusing on long-term global distribution.

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  19 December 2024

  Galp Sines Refinery Receives Biofuel Reactors

  The reactors will produce biofuels by 2026, marking a European first with an integrated green hydrogen facility. Total investment: €650M. 76 permanent jobs will be created.
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  17 December 2024

  Aramis: D-HUBN CO2 Distribution Platform

  D-HUBN is an offshore platform for CO2 distribution, using hybrid energy. It coordinates CO2 transport to storage sites, focusing on safety and efficient operations.
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  11 December 2024

  Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line

  The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
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  6 December 2024

  WuXi Biologics Hits Key Milestones at Ireland Site with 16,000L PPQ Success and HPRA GMP Approvals

  The Dundalk site completed two successful PPQ runs and received GMP approval, enhancing its role in global biomanufacturing with innovative, sustainable processes and strong regulatory compliance.
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  4 December 2024

  Topsoe and Sasol to Provide E-Fuels Tech for German eSAF Plant

  The Leuna plant will produce 2500 tons of e-fuels annually by 2027, funded by €130M from Germany's BMDV, using renewable feedstock and advanced technologies for SAF research.
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  4 December 2024

  Arctial Begins Study for Low-Carbon Aluminum in Kokkola

  Arctial's study will assess social, technical, commercial, and environmental impacts. Decision on plant construction expected by 2026–2027. Kokkola's infrastructure and green energy are key.
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  4 December 2024

  Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030

  €1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.
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  4 December 2024

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Carbon Capture at Heidelberg's German Facility

  The project integrates carbon capture at a cement plant, aiming to store 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually in the North Sea. Construction starts in 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
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  2 December 2024

  BASF Lemförde Expands Sustainable Offerings

  Lemförde site gains ISCC PLUS and REDcert, enabling biomass-balanced products with lower CO2 footprints, supporting customer sustainability goals with mass balance certification.
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  27 November 2024

  Lactips Raises €16M for Global Expansion of Biodegradable Polymer

  The funding will boost growth in Europe, Americas, and Japan, enhance R&D, and expand production capacity, supported by new and existing impact investors.
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  26 November 2024

  Sasol and Air Liquide Secure Renewable Energy for Secunda

  A consortium will supply 260 MW of wind and solar energy to decarbonize Secunda, aiming for 1,200 MW by 2030, contributing to a 30% GHG reduction target.
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  25 November 2024

  EIB Provides €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The loan supports renewable gas development, aiding Spain's decarbonization and energy security, aligned with REPowerEU and backed by InvestEU.
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  25 November 2024

  TotalEnergies Advances Hydrogen Decarbonization at La Mède

  Partnering with Air Liquide, a new unit will produce renewable hydrogen by 2028, cutting La Mède's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.
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  20 November 2024

  Vulcan and BASF to explore geothermal energy at Ludwigshafen site

  The project aims to use geothermal energy for CO2-free steam and lithium extraction, benefiting local industries and reducing emissions. Seismic surveys start in 2025.
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  18 November 2024

  Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon

  A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.
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  18 November 2024

  Abbott Launches New Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny, Ireland

  The facility will produce diabetes care sensors, create 800 jobs, and is part of a €440M investment in Ireland, focusing on sustainability and supporting STEM education.
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  18 November 2024

  Unite urges Labour to act on Grangemouth refinery closure plan

  Unite proposes converting the refinery to a bio-fuels hub, preserving jobs and aligning with government policies, while urging government intervention against closure.
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  13 November 2024

  Exolum Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Transport via LOHC in Existing Infrastructure

  The project uses LOHC to store and transport hydrogen, funded by the UK government, aiming to meet 30% of the UK's 2030 hydrogen demand and support decarbonization efforts.
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  12 November 2024

  BASF Expands X3D Catalyst Production in Germany

  New plant to produce 3D-printed catalysts by 2026, enhancing efficiency and reducing energy use. Versatile technology customizes catalysts for improved performance and lower carbon footprint.
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  11 November 2024

  Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland

  The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
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  8 November 2024

  Shell Advances Plastic Circularity at Moerdijk

  A new unit processes hard-to-recycle plastics into pyrolysis oil, enhancing circularity and reducing fossil feedstock reliance, with plans to handle 50 kilotons annually.
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  7 November 2024

  Avebe and ChainCraft partner to convert potato juice into circular chemicals

  The collaboration uses fermentation to turn waste into valuable products, reducing environmental impact, enhancing sustainability, and boosting local employment and agriculture.
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  7 November 2024

  Qair to Develop E-Methanol Project at Haropa Port, Le Havre

  A 60-hectare site in Le Havre will host an e-methanol project to decarbonize maritime transport, supported by government and aligned with local industrial decarbonization efforts.
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  7 November 2024

  Clariant boosts recycled MPG storage for deicing in Sweden

  New tanks in Uddevalla enhance recycled MPG use, cutting carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions, supporting circular economy and sustainability in deicing products.