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7 November 2024
Clariant boosts recycled MPG storage for deicing in Sweden
New tanks in Uddevalla enhance recycled MPG use, cutting carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions, supporting circular economy and sustainability in deicing products.
5 November 2024
BASF Opens New Production Line in Heerenveen
The new line boosts water-based dispersion capacity, using green energy, with no extra CO2 emissions, supporting sustainable packaging and coatings.
4 November 2024
KazMunayGas and Axens Strengthen Partnership
They signed a framework agreement to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in Kazakhstan, aiming to attract investment and introduce advanced technologies.
3 November 2024
Bolder Industries Partners to Launch E.U. Facility for Sustainable Materials at Antwerp Port
The new facility will boost sustainable material production, processing 3M tires annually, with reduced CO2 and water use, supported by strategic partners for design and project management.
1 November 2024
Repsol invests €150M in Tarragona chemical complex
€50M for maintenance, €100M for safety and efficiency. 675 units inspected, 104,000 tonnes CO2 cut. 1,300 workers daily. Enhances competitiveness and sustainability.
31 October 2024
LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway
The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
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30 October 2024
RWE Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Eemshaven
Secured permits enable green hydrogen production in Eemshaven, integrating with OranjeWind project, pending final investment decisions and infrastructure readiness.
29 October 2024
AFRY to conduct feasibility study for Helen's hydrogen plant in Finland
The study will assess green hydrogen production feasibility in Helsinki, aiding low-cost design for carbon-neutral energy by 2030, with completion expected by mid-2025.
28 October 2024
European Energy Launches 12 MW Green Hydrogen Facility in Denmark
The facility uses renewable energy for hydrogen production, with plans to expand. It supplies Port Esbjerg and local utilities, optimizing energy use and aiding decarbonization efforts.
28 October 2024
GreenIron and Norwegian Hydrogen Sign Delivery Agreement
GreenIron's Sandviken plant will use green hydrogen from Norway for zero-emissions metal production, marking a key step in scaling operations and enhancing supply chain security.
28 October 2024
Repsol pauses 3 Green Hydrogen Projects in Cartagena, Tarrogona and Basque Country Amid Regulatory Uncertainty in Spain
Projects paused due to regulatory issues, impacting Spain's green hydrogen goals. Repsol shifts focus to Portugal, citing need for stable policies to support energy transition investments.
25 October 2024
Eni Unveils Versalis Transformation Plan, Closing Italian Plants for Decarbonization
The plan invests €2B to cut emissions, shift to sustainable chemistry, and reduce exposure to declining basic chemicals, aiming for a high-value downstream portfolio by 2029.
24 October 2024
Ren-Gas Secures €42M EU Grant for eNRG Kotka Project
The grant accelerates the development of a Power-to-Gas facility producing renewable e-methane, green hydrogen, and district heating, supporting decarbonization in transport and energy sectors.
24 October 2024
Technip Energies and Enerkem Partner on Waste-to-Fuel Technology
The collaboration aims to advance gasification technology for converting waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals, focusing on strategic design and cost-effective project delivery.
24 October 2024
BASF Expands Neopor® Production in Germany
Neopor® capacity to rise by 50,000 tons annually by 2027, meeting demand for energy-efficient insulation. Enhanced sustainability with Neopor® BMB and McycledTM, reducing CO2 footprint.
24 October 2024
Neste halts 120 MW electrolyzer investment at Porvoo refinery
Challenging market conditions and limited renewable hydrogen use led to the decision. Neste explores alternative renewable hydrogen options for Porvoo refinery with partners.
23 October 2024
Ren-Gas Invests Over €1 Billion in Pori Hydrogen Project
A 300 MW e-methane plant in Pori will cut emissions in transport and heating, creating 2,000 construction jobs and 50 permanent roles. Completion is planned for 2028.
23 October 2024
Braskem and Neste Partner for Sustainable Feedstocks in Polymer Production
The agreement enables production of circular and bio-circular resins for South America, using sustainable feedstocks to reduce plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
22 October 2024
Avantium Opens FDCA Flagship Plant in the Netherlands
Queen Máxima officiates the opening. The plant will produce 5 kilotons of FDCA for plant-based plastic PEF. The event featured speeches and a facility tour.
21 October 2024
Arkema introduces bioethanol-based Ethyl Acrylate in France
The new product offers 40% bio carbon content, reduces carbon footprint by 30%, and supports sustainable goals in coatings, e-mobility, and building efficiency.
21 October 2024
Mercedes opens battery recycling plant in Germany with 96% recovery rate
The plant uses a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to recover lithium, nickel, and cobalt, supporting sustainable electric mobility and circular economy goals.
17 October 2024
LYB acquires APK for solvent-based recycling
LYB integrates APK's solvent-based recycling tech for LDPE, enhancing circular solutions and expanding sustainable material production for flexible packaging.
16 October 2024
Boryszew S.A. Joins EIT InnoEnergy as Shareholder
The partnership aims to boost EU clean tech production, leveraging synergies in energy, circular economy, and automotive sectors for sustainable growth.
16 October 2024
Teréga and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen and CO2 Hub at Port-La Nouvelle
The MoU aims to develop Port-La Nouvelle into a key hub for low-carbon hydrogen and CO2, supporting energy transition and regional economic growth.
16 October 2024
Power2X and Advario to Build e-SAF Hub in Rotterdam
The hub will produce 250,000 tonnes/year of e-SAF, using green methanol and hydrogen, supporting Europe's decarbonization and meeting 40% of e-SAF demand by 2030.
15 October 2024
Yara Tertre Plans Site Transformation in Belgium
The site will close its ammonia unit, focus on nitrate fertilizers, cut 115 jobs, and aim for decarbonization to enhance competitiveness and secure long-term operations. Safety remains a priority.
15 October 2024
BASF secures funding for CO2-free steam heat pump in Ludwigshafen
The heat pump will cut emissions by 100,000 tons annually, using waste heat and renewable energy, with commissioning set for 2027. The project receives up to €310 million in government funding.
11 October 2024
Lhyfe and Elyse Energy to produce e-methanol from green hydrogen at Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port
The Green Coast project aims to decarbonize maritime transport using e-methanol, supported by local and regional initiatives for a low-carbon industrial transition.
10 October 2024
KazMunayGaz-Aero and NextChem Partner on SAF Development
They signed an MOU in Milan to produce sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon hydrogen, using circular solutions to minimize waste and environmental impact.
9 October 2024
VTTI and Connex to Develop Renewable Feedstock Facility in Amsterdam
The facility will process 400,000 tons of renewable feedstock annually by 2027, supporting sustainable fuel production and offering advanced pretreatment services in Northern Europe.
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