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19 February 2025
OMV Petrom Begins Sustainable Fuels Unit at Petrobrazi
The new unit will produce SAF and HVO, cutting CO₂ emissions by 65%. A €750M investment includes green hydrogen facilities, supporting energy transition and sustainable mobility.
18 February 2025
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Partner to Decarbonize Refineries with Green Hydrogen
Two projects in the Netherlands will produce 45,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 450,000 tons at refineries in Belgium and the Netherlands by 2030.
18 February 2025
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies Invest in European Decarbonization Projects
Two electrolyzer projects in Europe aim to produce renewable hydrogen, cutting CO2 emissions by 500,000 tonnes annually, with completion by 2027 and 2029.
13 February 2025
Nova Alumina to Build Waste-to-Energy Facility, Replacing Coal for Sustainable Production
€150M waste-to-energy plant using municipal waste, with Chinese partner to replace coal, cut CO2 and landfill use, meet EU emission limits; expanding solar to 20 MW
9 February 2025
thyssenkrupp Uhde Installs EnviNOx® at Covestro Baytown for Emissions Reduction
EnviNOx® technology cuts 154,000 metric tons of CO2e annually at Baytown, enhancing emissions reduction and supporting climate neutrality goals by 2035.
7 February 2025
EIB Funds Galp's Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects in Sines with €430M
EIB loans €430M for projects to decarbonize transport, producing renewable fuels and hydrogen, supporting EU climate goals and energy independence.
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7 February 2025
bp and Iberdrola begin building Spain's largest green hydrogen plant
The project will create 500 jobs, use 25 local firms, and produce 2,800 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, cutting 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Completion is expected in 2026.
5 February 2025
Aluminerie Alouette Plans $1B Investment in Sept-Îles
Aluminerie Alouette seeks a long-term power deal to support modernization and decarbonization, ensuring economic and environmental benefits for Quebec.
5 February 2025
Power2X selects Worley for eFuels Rotterdam project
The project will produce e-SAF using green methanol, aiming to cut CO2 emissions. Worley will handle engineering to ensure efficient execution and risk mitigation.
3 February 2025
UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance
A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.
1 February 2025
Nyobe Plant in Belgium Shuts Down, Marking Major Step in Industrial Transition
Facility to be dismantled over 10 months by a specialist partner; focus on environmental responsibility, asset recovery and global machinery resale. Interactive 3D tour available.
29 January 2025
Bolton to build sustainable adhesives plant in Rheinmünster, Germany
Rheinmünster plant (operational by end-2027) will centralize production and logistics, increase automation and efficiency, reduce CO2 through electrification, and provide modern workplaces.
29 January 2025
Repsol to Invest €800 Million in Europe's First Renewable Methanol Plant
The plant will convert waste into renewable methanol, creating jobs and reducing CO2 emissions, with EU support for its innovative approach to decarbonizing transport.
28 January 2025
Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Collaborate on Biomass-Based SAF Production
The collaboration aims to develop SAF projects using biomass residues, leveraging joint technologies for commercial plants, licenses, and investments to meet aviation fuel demands.
23 January 2025
Perpetual Next Secures €30M Subsidy for Green Gas and CO2 Production
Perpetual Next expands its Moerdijk biogas plant to produce green gas and liquid CO2 for Dutch horticulture, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
23 January 2025
Plastic Energy's New LCA Shows Up to 89% Emission Savings
Plastic Energy's recycling tech cuts CO2 emissions by up to 89% compared to incineration, per new LCA study by Sphera.
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.
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.
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