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22 January 2025
Tampereen Energia and Ren-Gas Partner on Carbon Utilization and Waste Heat
Carbon from waste-to-energy is used for e-methane production, with waste heat integrated into district heating, reducing emissions and fossil fuel use.
22 January 2025
LanzaJet Chooses Teesside for New SAF Facility
The new facility will produce 90,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cut emissions by 230,000 tonnes, create 30 jobs, and support the UK's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
21 January 2025
Topsoe to Provide Technology for SAF Project in Guangxi, China
Topsoe's technology will enable a plant in Guangxi to produce SAF and renewable diesel from used cooking oil, reducing CO2 emissions by 800,000 tons annually. Operations start in December 2026.
21 January 2025
INEOS Aromatics Gains Environmental Support for Geel Permit After Talks
A new permit aligns cobalt discharge with water standards, reducing emissions by 90% by 2027. A monitoring committee will oversee progress, urging government action on water policy.
21 January 2025
Johnson Matthey tech chosen for major European e-methanol plant
Reolum's La Robla NE project in Spain will use eMERALD technology to produce e-methanol, aiding regional decarbonization and supported by the European Investment Bank.
16 January 2025
Ren-Gas Chooses MAN Energy Solutions for Tampere E-Methane Plant
MAN will supply a 50 MW methanation reactor for converting green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methane, supporting heavy transport and district heating in Tampere.
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16 January 2025
Ren-Gas Chooses MAN Energy Solutions for Tampere E-Methane Plant
MAN will supply a 50 MW methanation reactor for converting green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methane, supporting heavy transport and district heating in Tampere.
15 January 2025
Coolbrook Featured in 2025 Global Cleantech 100
The 2025 Global Cleantech 100 highlights firms driving sustainable innovation. Economic viability is key as cleantech evolves amid policy shifts and rising demand for climate solutions.
15 January 2025
EET Hydrogen and ENKA to Build UK's First Large-Scale Low Carbon Hydrogen Plant
The UK funds a 350MW hydrogen plant capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, advancing decarbonization and economic growth in the North West.
14 January 2025
Anaergia and Techbau to Build Five Biomethane Plants in Italy
Five biomethane plants in Southern Italy will use anaerobic digestion to convert waste into renewable energy, with completion expected by 2025. Total investment: €100M; Anaergia revenue: C$25M.
13 January 2025
Vulcan Energy: Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide Production
Vulcan's plant in Germany produces Europe's first fully integrated battery-grade lithium hydroxide, supporting green mobility and local supply chains.
13 January 2025
Spolana Restructures for Future Transformation
Production shifts focus to industrial decarbonisation, closing PVC and caprolactam lines, cutting 500 jobs, offering severance and retraining, while modernizing sulphuric acid production.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 December 2024
LKAB Seeks Permit for Luleå Industrial Park to Boost Europe's Critical Minerals Supply
The permit application aims to enhance Europe's self-sufficiency in critical minerals, supporting the green transition and creating jobs, with full-scale operations planned for the 2030s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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