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25 June 2025
Infinium's Roadrunner Project Secures HSBC Financing
Pecos, TX eSAF plant will produce ~23,000 t/yr (7.6M gal) using renewables and captured CO2; backed by Brookfield/Breakthrough Energy; airline offtakes secured; construction underway.
24 June 2025
Borealis and AnQore Enhance Circularity in Acrylonitrile Chains
Borealis' Borvida™ B-propylene enables sustainable acrylonitrile production, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90% without performance loss, supporting a shift from fossil feedstocks.
20 June 2025
CVC DIF Acquires OMR Moerdijk, Dutch Biogas Firm
OMR processes 50,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas annually. A new biogas upgrader will enhance biomethane production, supporting the Dutch energy transition.
19 June 2025
Versalis Launches Hoop® Demo Plant for Plastic Recycling in Mantua
The new plant uses Hoop® technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into reusable feedstock, supporting circularity and sustainability goals. A larger facility is planned for Sicily.
19 June 2025
Climeworks and Carbon Centric Sign Carbon Removal Agreement
Norway and Switzerland launch a pilot for cross-border carbon removal, featuring a BECCS project and international carbon credit trading under the Paris Agreement.
18 June 2025
Heidelberg Materials Launches First Industrial-Scale CCS Facility in Cement Industry
Brevik CCS in Norway captures 400,000 tonnes CO₂ annually, enabling net-zero concrete. Part of Norway's Longship project, it sets a blueprint for future CCS initiatives.
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18 June 2025
Tengizchevroil Releases 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
The report highlights TCO's safety, environmental efforts, $201B in payments to Kazakhstan, and investments in local content and community projects.
17 June 2025
WACKER Unveils Silicone Elastomers for Diverse Applications
At K 2025, new silicone products for grid expansion, e-mobility, and sustainability are showcased, highlighting innovations in insulators, busbars, and eco-friendly materials.
17 June 2025
TotalEnergies Secures North Sea Offshore Wind Concession
The N-9.4 concession enables 1GW wind capacity, with €18M paid for marine conservation and €8.1M annually for grid connection. Strategic review launched due to TSO delays.
17 June 2025
INEOS Phenol to close Gladbeck site due to high energy and carbon costs
The closure affects 279 jobs directly, impacts over 1500, and is due to uncompetitive costs and reduced local demand. Consultation with stakeholders will ensure a responsible exit.
17 June 2025
UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
16 June 2025
KLP Purchases Carbon Removal from Carbon Centric
KLP partners with Carbon Centric for carbon removal, marking a key milestone and supporting climate action projects.
16 June 2025
MAIRE Partners with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on Energy Transition
MAIRE collaborates with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on renewable energy, low-carbon tech, and SAF, supporting decarbonization and infrastructure upgrades in Central Asia.
16 June 2025
Krah Pipes OÜ Utilizes BorSafe™ for Advanced Pipe Solutions
Aging water tanks in Aarhus are replaced with durable, sustainable PE pipes, enhancing efficiency, reducing maintenance, and supporting long-term infrastructure reliability.
14 June 2025
RIFT and Kingspan Unidek Sign First Commercial Iron Fuel Contract
Iron Fuel Technology debuts commercially with a boiler installation in the Netherlands, supporting sustainability goals and showcasing scalable industrial decarbonization.
13 June 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia Backs Ammonia Bunkering Pilot in Pilbara
The first ship-to-ship ammonia transfer in Western Australia shows ammonia's potential as a marine fuel, with safety and scalability confirmed.
12 June 2025
Origin by Ocean and CABB Group to Build Algae Biorefinery in Finland
The biorefinery will process invasive brown algae into sustainable ingredients, addressing environmental issues and offering alternatives to fossil-based chemicals.
12 June 2025
Sumitomo and Skovgaard Form Biogas Joint Venture
The joint venture will produce biogas and e-SAF, aiming for 40 million Nm³ of biogas annually, supporting Denmark's carbon neutrality goals and expanding bioenergy solutions.
11 June 2025
INEOS Launches Advanced Recycled Plastic Production in France
Lavera site uses pyrolysis oil from recycled waste to produce virgin-quality polymers, aiding EU regulatory compliance and enhancing circular economy efforts.
11 June 2025
Uniper to Build Wind Farm in Scotland
The wind farm will power 66,000 homes, start construction in 2027, and aligns with decarbonization goals. It will have 7 turbines, 46.2 MW capacity, and support net zero targets.
10 June 2025
Coolbrook and Turbostream Partner to Advance Decarbonization Tech for Heavy Industry
The collaboration uses advanced simulations to optimize and accelerate the deployment of decarbonization technologies, potentially cutting global CO₂ emissions by 30%.
5 June 2025
Perpetual Next Secures Land for Biomethanol Plant in Moerdijk
Perpetual Next plans a biomethanol plant in Moerdijk, aiming for 660,000 tons annual EU capacity. The maritime sector's demand is rising, needing 50-60 global sites by 2030.
3 June 2025
Vulcan Energy Begins V-Li0N™ Qualification with Offtake Partners
Vulcan finalizes strategy to pre-qualify battery-quality lithium hydroxide, achieving first production at its plant, enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience with sustainable methods.
3 June 2025
Lummus Partners with InnoVent on Tire Pyrolysis Technology
The MoU aims to license and deploy tire pyrolysis technology globally, converting waste tires into valuable products and supporting sustainability.
3 June 2025
INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
3 June 2025
Clariant Catalyst Powers INERATEC's E-Fuels Plant in Frankfurt
The plant recycles 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually into 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels, using a catalyst that enhances efficiency and stability for sustainable fuel production.
3 June 2025
BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany
The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
30 May 2025
Holcim Launches Near-Zero Cement Project in Greece
The OLYMPUS project aims to produce 2 million tons of near-zero cement annually by 2029, creating over 1,000 jobs and receiving EU funding for carbon capture technology.
28 May 2025
OMV Unveils New Technologies and Invests in 140 MW Green Hydrogen Plant
The Schwechat refinery now hosts a ReOil plant and Austria's largest electrolyzer. A new 140 MW green hydrogen plant is planned, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions by 150,000 tons annually.
27 May 2025
Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde Partner on Hydrogen Technology
A demonstration plant for ammonia cracking will be built in Germany to convert ammonia into hydrogen, aiding energy security and supporting the hydrogen economy's growth.
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