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19 July 2023
LyondellBasell Acquires 50% of Stiphout Industries
The acquisition supports LyondellBasell's recycling strategy, leveraging synergies with existing assets and expanding the CirculenRecover portfolio to meet circular and low-carbon goals.
11 July 2023
SABIC, Plastic Energy, Siemer, and Landbell Collaborate for Plastics Circular Economy
The collaboration enhances recycling by converting low-grade plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for circular polymers, advancing the circular economy.
11 July 2023
SABIC, Plastic Energy, Siemer, and Landbell Collaborate on Advanced Recycling in Geleen
A new plant in Geleen will process pre-sorted plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for circular polymer production, advancing the circular economy for plastics.
11 July 2023
ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation
The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
11 July 2023
Lhyfe and Perl Develop 70 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Saarland
A 70 MW green hydrogen plant in Perl, Saarland, will deliver 30 tons/day via the mosaHYc network, aiding industrial decarbonization and regional economic growth. Construction starts in 2027.
6 July 2023
Mitsui Invests in Denmark's First e-Methanol Business
Mitsui acquires 49% of MidCo, which produces low-carbon e-methanol from green hydrogen and CO2. Production starts in 2024, with sales agreements in place. Mitsui aims to enhance competitiveness and collaboration.
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6 July 2023
Lhyfe to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Site in Epinal, France
Selected by Epinal Urban Community, Lhyfe will build a green hydrogen site by 2027, targeting transport and industry, enhancing local industrial ecology, pending permits and investments.
5 July 2023
INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France
The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
4 July 2023
HyCC Contracts McPhy and Technip Energies for Green Hydrogen Plant in the Netherlands
HyCC's Djewels project in Delfzijl will use McPhy's electrolysers and Technip Energies' design to produce 3,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, aiding European decarbonization and climate goals.
4 July 2023
ALPLA Expands Radomsko Recycling Plant to 54,000 Tonnes of rPET
The Radomsko plant's capacity will increase to 54,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 12 jobs. This expansion supports EU recycling goals and strengthens market position.
4 July 2023
INEOS Styrolution, EGN, and Tomra to Recycle Polystyrene for Food Packaging
A new facility in Krefeld, Germany will recycle post-consumer polystyrene into food-grade material, starting mid-2025, using advanced mechanical recycling and purification processes.
3 July 2023
Syclus Selects Axens for Europe's First Ethanol-Based Renewable Ethylene Plant
The plant in Geleen will produce 100,000 tonnes of renewable ethylene annually using Atol® technology, starting in 2026. The project, costing over EUR 130 million, aims to enhance sustainable plastic production.
3 July 2023
SCGC and Avantium Partner to Develop Carbon-Negative Plastic Pilot Plant
The partnership aims to develop PLGA, a carbon-negative plastic, and scale up to a pilot plant. The material offers sustainability, recyclability, and compostability, targeting a 20% emissions cut by 2030.
30 June 2023
Borealis to acquire Rialti, a European recycled polypropylene producer
The acquisition adds 50,000 tonnes of recycled PP capacity, enhancing Borealis' circular portfolio and supporting customer demand for sustainable solutions. Regulatory approval pending.
29 June 2023
IFF Launches DEB Technology for Sustainable Biopolymers
DEB technology creates high-performance, sustainable biopolymers for home, personal care, and industrial applications, addressing regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly alternatives.
29 June 2023
BASF Opens Europe's First Combined Battery Materials and Recycling Center
The new facility in Schwarzheide, Germany, produces high-performance cathode materials and recycles battery components, supporting Europe's battery value chain and reducing CO2 footprint.
28 June 2023
Kent Secures FEED Contract for ExxonMobil's Recycling Projects in Rotterdam and Antwerp
Kent will provide FEED services for advanced recycling units at seven sites, building on their success in Baytown. This project aims to enhance recycling efficiency and support circular economy goals.
27 June 2023
DePoly SA secures CHF 12.3m to scale unique plastic recycling technology in Switzerland
A new CHF 12.3m seed round will help scale a pilot plant in Valais, Switzerland, using a unique chemical recycling process to convert PET plastics and polyester textiles into raw materials.
27 June 2023
HOPE Project Secures €20M EU Grant for Offshore Hydrogen Production
The HOPE project will develop a 10 MW offshore hydrogen production unit in the North Sea by 2026, demonstrating technical and financial viability for large-scale renewable hydrogen production.
27 June 2023
Sealhyfe Offshore Hydrogen Pilot Produces First Green Hydrogen
Sealhyfe, the first offshore hydrogen production pilot, began producing green hydrogen. The project aims to validate industrial solutions for large-scale hydrogen production and decarbonization.
26 June 2023
La Mède: Future Energy Hub
La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
26 June 2023
Grupa Azoty Group Starts Polypropylene Production at Polimery Police, Poland
The new plant will produce 437,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, starting August 2023. It features advanced technologies, an Offshore Gas Terminal, and will boost Poland's plastics production and energy independence.
23 June 2023
Yara Clean Ammonia and Bunker Holding Partner to Develop Ammonia as Shipping Fuel
The MOU aims to accelerate ammonia as a marine fuel, targeting key trade routes and supporting decarbonization. This collaboration enhances supply chain resilience and aligns with global sustainability goals.
20 June 2023
MAIRE secures USD 260 million in new IE&CS and STS contracts
Contracts include a 24-month project for a pre-treatment plant in Poland to produce renewable diesel, contributing to EU decarbonization plans. MAIRE acts as project enabler and technology integrator.
16 June 2023
Solvay Announces New Company Names
Solvay's planned separation into two companies will be completed by December 2023. One will focus on sustainable solutions, the other on scientific innovation. Net sales in 2022 were €5.6bn and €7.9bn, respectively.
15 June 2023
RYAM Breaks Ground on 2G Bioethanol Plant in France
The new plant will produce eco-friendly 2G bioethanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 25,000 tons annually. It will start operations in early 2024, with a capacity of 21 million liters.
15 June 2023
Neste to Build Liquefied Waste Plastic Unit in Finland
The new unit will upgrade 150,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic annually, part of a broader project targeting 400,000 tons. Completion is expected in early 2025.
14 June 2023
ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Produce First Ethanol from Ghent CCU Facility
The Ghent facility captures steelmaking gases, converting them into ethanol. It aims to produce 80M liters annually, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes, supporting the EU's 2030 Climate Target Plan.
13 June 2023
Iberdrola to Develop Green Hydrogen Corridor Between Spain and Netherlands
Agreements signed to establish a green hydrogen maritime corridor, enhancing transport, storage, and distribution between Spain and the Netherlands, aiming to decarbonize Northern Europe's industry.
12 June 2023
Novo Nordisk to Invest €2.1bn in Danish Manufacturing Expansion
The €2.1bn investment will expand API production in Hillerød, creating 340 jobs by 2029. The facility will enhance production capacity, flexibility, and sustainability for future chronic disease treatments.
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