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17 March 2025
Sinopec Achieves China's Largest Bunker Fuel Load
Sinopec supplied 8,549 tons of fuel oil to the "Excellence," a vessel with offshore CCS, setting a record and enhancing China's port service capabilities.
17 March 2025
Freepoint Eco-Systems Secures $50M Finance Facility with ING
A $50M loan supports a new Ohio facility to upcycle hard-to-recycle plastic, marking a significant step in expanding global waste plastic upcycling.
17 March 2025
BASF Launches 54-Megawatt Electrolyzer at Ludwigshafen
The new electrolyzer produces green hydrogen, reducing emissions by 72,000 tons annually, supporting a hydrogen economy, and receiving €124.3M in funding.
13 March 2025
AnQore Advances Sustainable Toy Supply Chain
ELIX uses sustainable raw materials for E-LOOP CR products, reducing carbon footprint and supporting circular solutions in the toy industry.
12 March 2025
Perpetual Next Opens New Biomethanol Site in Delfzijl
Groningen Seaports allocates a site for biomethanol production, supporting maritime fuel transition and boosting European raw materials strategy.
12 March 2025
Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France
The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
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12 March 2025
RWE and TotalEnergies Sign 15-Year Green Hydrogen Deal for Leuna Refinery
The agreement involves 30,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons, supported by a hydrogen network and storage facilities in Germany.
12 March 2025
Moeve and Exolum invest €300M in Port of Huelva for energy transition infrastructure
New infrastructure at the Port of Huelva will enhance biofuel operations, improve logistics, and support decarbonization efforts, aligning with regional industrial policies.
11 March 2025
Hera Group Launches Carbon Fibre Recycling Plant in Imola
The plant regenerates carbon fibre, saving 75% energy, supporting circular economy, and reducing environmental impact, with EU funding of €2.2M and a total investment of €8M.
11 March 2025
Latvenergo and H2Pro Partner on Green Hydrogen in Latvia
They signed an MOU to explore deploying electrolysis technology in Latvia, aiming for cost-effective green hydrogen production integrated with renewable energy sources.
10 March 2025
WasteFuel and ITC Begin FEED for Green Methanol Plant in Ankara
The facility will produce green methanol for shipping, using biogas from waste. A final investment decision is due in 2026, potentially making Türkiye a sustainable marine fuel hub.
10 March 2025
Dow, ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital, and Vopak fund Xycle's first chemical recycling plant in Rotterdam
Xycle secures funding to build a plant using pyrolysis to recycle 21,000 tons of plastic waste annually, operational by Q4 2026, with plans for global expansion.
10 March 2025
Técnicas Reunidas to Engineer Major Green Methanol Plant in Europe
The project will produce 140,000 tons of e-methanol annually, using biogenic carbon and renewable hydrogen, aiding decarbonization in shipping and aviation.
7 March 2025
Rely and Verso Energy Sign MOU for Seven Global e-Fuels Plants
The MOU aims to develop e-Fuels plants producing sustainable aviation fuel, integrating carbon capture technology to lower costs and emissions.
6 March 2025
Draslovka Partners with Natron Energy on Sodium-Ion Batteries
The partnership focuses on developing Prussian blue materials for sodium-ion batteries, enhancing production capabilities in the EU and U.S., and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
6 March 2025
WACKER Adopts Biogenic Carbon for Silicon Production
A new contract enables the shift to biogenic carbon, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing climate-neutral silicon production at the Holla site.
5 March 2025
Buss Terminal Eemshaven Expands for Offshore Wind Logistics
The terminal expands with 15 hectares and 200m quay, boosting capacity for offshore wind and other industries, enhancing its role as a logistics hub in the North Sea.
5 March 2025
SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain
The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
5 March 2025
INERATEC secures €70 million for Europe's largest e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt
€70m funding will boost e-Fuel production, aiding aviation decarbonization and supporting EU climate goals through innovative reactor technology and strategic partnerships.
4 March 2025
Greenlyte Boosts Marl Chemical Park's Hydrogen Expansion
A new plant will produce eMethanol using CO2 capture and green hydrogen, enhancing sustainable initiatives at Marl Chemical Park, with operations starting in 2026.
3 March 2025
ANDRITZ to Design 100 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
The plant will support Germany's Hydrogen Core Network and European Hydrogen Backbone, aiding decarbonization. Commissioning is set for 2027, with operations expected by 2028.
3 March 2025
TotalEnergies Launches Major Biogas Unit in Normandy
The new unit in Normandy will produce 153 GWh of biomethane annually, using beet pulp and organic materials, reducing chemical fertilizer use and CO2 emissions.
27 February 2025
HYBRIT Proves Large-Scale Fossil-Free Hydrogen Storage Feasibility
The pilot project confirms the technical and economic viability of storing fossil-free hydrogen for industrial use, reducing hydrogen production costs by up to 40%.
27 February 2025
CALB Begins Zero-Carbon AI Gigafactory in Portugal
Construction started on a zero-carbon AI gigafactory in Portugal, with new tech unveiled and strategic agreements signed, marking a collaborative milestone for the EV battery and energy storage sectors.
26 February 2025
NEXTCHEM Secures Licensing Deal for Ultra-Low Carbon Methanol Plant in Mexico
The plant will produce 2.1 million tons of ultra-low carbon methanol annually, using advanced ATR and CO₂ capture technology, with a project cost of €250 million.
26 February 2025
Metsä Group Begins Kuura Textile Fibre Mill Pre-Engineering
Pre-engineering for a wood-based textile fibre mill aims for industrial production by 2029, with a focus on low climate impact and high added value.
25 February 2025
Vulcan Energy Begins Mobilisation of V20 Drill Rig for Phase One
Vulcan's V20 rig mobilizes to Schleidberg site for lithium and renewable energy production, with operations set for Q2 2025, following infrastructure setup and stakeholder engagement.
25 February 2025
Vulcan and BASF Begin Seismic Surveys for Geothermal Project
Seismic surveys start in Ludwigshafen for geothermal heat and lithium project, aiming to supply renewable energy and district heating, supporting Europe's green transition.
25 February 2025
Vulcan to Start Seismic Surveys for Geothermal Project with BASF
Seismic surveys approved for geothermal heat project in Germany, aiming to supply renewable heat and sustainable lithium, supporting decarbonization and green electromobility.
19 February 2025
Covestro U.S. Sites Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity
Four U.S. sites reach net-zero Scope 2 emissions via RECs and a vPPA with Ørsted, cutting 90,000 tons of CO2 annually, advancing climate-neutral goals by 2035.
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