Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 46)

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  6 October 2025

  Groningen Seaports: Hydrogen Platform Milestone in the Netherlands

  The BaseLoad Power Hub arrives in Eemshaven for hydrogen research, marking progress in the Dutch energy transition and supporting the Groningen Hydrogen Valley initiative.
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  6 October 2025

  BLOOM and Borealis Enhance Sustainable Footwear Materials

  Algae-based materials combined with renewable EVA reduce carbon footprint and increase bio-content in footwear, supporting a circular economy.
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  6 October 2025

  OMV Updates Dividend Policy, Focuses on Growth Investments by 2030

  OMV targets sustainable growth, boosts cash flow, and enhances shareholder returns, while aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
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  6 October 2025

  TotalEnergies and Veolia Collaborate on Energy Transition and Circular Economy

  Partners aim to cut methane emissions, reduce water use, enhance desalination with low-carbon energy, and recover strategic resources from waste.
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  6 October 2025

  Sumitomo Secures MPA Funding for Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore

  MPA funds ammonia bunkering R&D in Singapore, aiming for safety and efficiency. A consortium advances a low-carbon ammonia project for power and shipping.
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  5 October 2025

  Cray Valley's Carling Site Renews ISCC PLUS Certification

  In 2025, the Carling facility renewed its ISCC PLUS certification, enhancing its sustainable production of polybutadiene and tackifying resins using bio-feedstock from vegetable and used cooking oils.

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  3 October 2025

  Paques Biomaterials and LOOOP to build PHA plant in Emmen converting food residuals

  PRECEDING project, funded by RVO's TSE program, will deliver conceptual design and business case to commercialize PHA from organic side streams as a natural alternative to fossil plastics.
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  3 October 2025

  Tengizchevroil Sponsors 2025 KAZENERGY Forum in Kazakhstan

  Kazakhstan Energy Week 2025 focused on energy security, tech innovation, and international cooperation, marking KAZENERGY Association's 20th anniversary.
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  3 October 2025

  Arkema's Carbon Footprint Methodology Certified by TÜV Rheinland

  Arkema's carbon footprint tool, certified by TÜV Rheinland, ensures robust "cradle to gate" calculations, aiding sustainable performance and targeting 90% sales LCA coverage by 2030.
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  3 October 2025

  ASPİLSAN Enerji Secures ORAN 2025 Support for Battery Production Project

  The project aims to automate battery production, boost capacity, and enhance competitiveness, contributing to energy independence and industrial growth in Türkiye.
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  3 October 2025

  Topsoe Supports Texas Blue Methanol Plant

  The Texas plant will produce 3,000 MTPD of blue methanol by 2030 using SynCOR™ technology with CCS, targeting growing demand in the chemical and shipping industries.
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  3 October 2025

  Tapì Group Develops Eco-Friendly Synthetic Corks

  Using bio-based polymers, Tapì Group enhances synthetic cork sustainability without altering production or performance, reducing carbon footprint while maintaining quality.
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  2 October 2025

  Henkel and LyondellBasell Develop Bio-Circular Solution for Toilet Rim Block Packaging

  The new packaging uses 30% recycled plastics and 70% bio-circular materials, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting sustainability goals.
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  2 October 2025

  Symrise Launches Neo Heliopan® Fusion: 4-in-1 UV Filter for SPF 50+ Cosmetics

  Neo Heliopan® Fusion simplifies sunscreen formulation, offering customizable SPF 50+ with broad-spectrum protection, reducing complexity and supporting efficient, sustainable production.
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  2 October 2025

  Coolbrook Partners with Trac Precision Solutions for RDH Technology Scale-Up

  The partnership aims to scale RDH technology, reducing CO₂ emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, while offering growth and diversification for Trac in the clean energy transition.
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  2 October 2025

  Integra Plastics Upgrades to Recycled Polypropylene with Borcycle M Technology

  Integra's facility will produce premium recycled polypropylene by 2025, increasing capacity and supporting sustainable solutions for packaging, mobility, and appliances.
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  2 October 2025

  TotalEnergies Partners with CarbonVault in Bifrost CCS Project

  TotalEnergies and partners advance the Bifrost CCS Project, storing CO2 offshore to support decarbonization and Denmark's CO2 storage hub ambitions. Transaction awaits regulatory approval.
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  2 October 2025

  BASF Introduces AI-Enhanced Rice Yield Guarantee in Japan

  AI-driven service integrates soil improvement and yield guarantee for Japanese rice farmers using Dry Direct-Seeding Rice method, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
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  2 October 2025

  BASF Unveils New Polyamide Recycling Processes for End-of-Life Vehicles

  BASF introduces depolymerization and solvent-based recycling for polyamides, reducing CO₂ emissions and supporting circular economy in automotive industry.
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  2 October 2025

  Mitsui Chemicals' Biomass Evolue™ Adopted by JAL for Cargo Materials

  JAL to use biomass-derived stretch film from 2025, cutting CO2 by 50 tons annually. Mass balance method boosts biomass content, aiding carbon neutrality and chemical recycling.
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  2 October 2025

  Green Carbon Development Chooses Axens Vegan® for Texas Renewable Fuels Facility

  The Jasper project will use Vegan® technology to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel, enhancing carbon abatement in transportation.
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  1 October 2025

  Boehringer Ingelheim Invests in Mexico's Clínicas del Azúcar

  Investment supports opening four new clinics in Mexico, enhancing diabetes care access and management for underserved communities.
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  1 October 2025

  Lotte Chemical Showcases Advanced Materials at K 2025 Exhibition

  Lotte Chemical presents sustainable, high-performance materials for mobility, recycling, and industrial applications at K 2025, aiming to expand in the European market.
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  1 October 2025

  IFF Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for Data Security

  IFF's ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification enhances data security, supporting customer trust and compliance in regulated industries.
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  1 October 2025

  PPG and SAIC GM Launch Solvent Recycling Project

  The project recycles 80% of waste solvents in automotive painting, reducing CO2 emissions and hazardous waste, and won the 2025 RESPONSIBLE CARE® Sustainability Initiative Award.
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  1 October 2025

  Technip Energies Secures Contracts for Waste-to-Methanol Project in Spain

  The Ecoplanta project in Spain will convert waste to methanol, reducing CO2 emissions. Technip Energies will provide engineering and procurement services.
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  30 September 2025

  Moeve Projects €1.2bn Clean CCS EBITDA for 2025

  Moeve's Q3 2025 shows strong cash flow, energy transition focus, and SAF initiatives, with net debt reduced and robust refining margins.
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  30 September 2025

  Repsol's First Large-Scale Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Cartagena

  A 100 MW electrolyzer in Cartagena will produce 15,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, cutting 167,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, with €155 million in EU funding. Operational by 2029.
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  30 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Sells 50% of 270 MW Renewable Portfolio in France

  TotalEnergies retains 50% stake, remains operator, and markets production. Divestment aligns with strategy to maximize asset value and manage risks.
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  30 September 2025

  EIB Group Simplifies Green Investment to Boost EU Competitiveness and Energy Security

  EIB doubles climate adaptation funding, simplifies processes, and supports SMEs to enhance EU competitiveness, energy security, and green transition.