Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 66)

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  10 March 2022

  EU Innovation Fund Awards Climate Action Projects

  The EU Innovation Fund selected 7 projects for EUR 1.1 billion in grants to advance technologies in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
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  10 March 2022

  OMV and ALBA to Build Sorting Plant in Germany

  The plant will sort mixed plastic waste for chemical recycling, processing 200,000+ t annually. It aims to enhance circular economy efforts and reduce environmental impact.
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  9 March 2022

  French State Supports Air Liquide's 200 MW Hydrogen Project in Port-Jérôme

  The project, using Siemens Energy tech, aims to decarbonize Normandy's industry and boost hydrogen mobility. It seeks €190M from IPCEI and plans CO2 capture with partners, targeting 2025 completion.
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  7 March 2022

  Repsol Begins Construction of Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant

  The €200M project will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, reducing CO2 by 900,000 tons. It supports Repsol's 2050 net zero goal and involves 1,000 jobs and 240 auxiliary companies.
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  5 March 2022

  KfW, Gasunie, and RWE to Build LNG Terminal in Brunsbüttel

  The LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel will have an 8 billion m3 regasification capacity, enhancing Germany's energy security and future-proofing for green hydrogen derivatives like ammonia.
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  4 March 2022

  Fluor to Design Itero’s 27,000 Tonne Recycling Plant in the Netherlands

  The plant will convert 27,000 tonnes of plastic waste into oils, wax, and gas, reducing emissions. It will create 30 local jobs and aims to expand with a larger commercial plant in the future.

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  3 March 2022

  Project Air: Advancing CCU-Methanol Production in Sweden

  Project Air aims to cut carbon emissions by 500,000 tons annually by 2025, using CCU and renewable feedstock to produce sustainable methanol, replacing fossil methanol in various industries.
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  1 March 2022

  BASF Expands Alkylethanolamines Production in Antwerp

  The new plant will boost global alkylethanolamines capacity by 30% to 140,000 metric tons annually, meeting rising demand in water treatment, detergents, and gas treatment.
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  25 February 2022

  Vivergo Fuels Hull Site to Reopen as E10 Fuel Mandated

  The Hull bioethanol plant will reopen, creating 85 jobs, due to favorable conditions and the UK mandating E10 fuel, which will cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes annually.
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  24 February 2022

  Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build Bio-Recycled PET Plant in France

  The plant will use enzymatic technology to recycle PET, processing 50,000 tons of waste annually. The project, costing €200 million, aims to create 150 jobs and advance the circular economy.
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  22 February 2022

  Antwerp@C Advances CO2 Reduction at Port of Antwerp

  Antwerp@C begins engineering studies for CO2 infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions by 50% at Port of Antwerp by 2030. The project includes a central backbone, liquefaction unit, and maritime facilities.
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  17 February 2022

  Elkem Secures French Government Funding for Specialty Silicones Expansion

  The funding supports capacity expansion in Roussillon and investments in Saint-Fons to meet high-tech market demand, enhance production, and improve environmental performance.
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  16 February 2022

  Versalis Begins Bioethanol Production in Crescentino

  The Crescentino plant now produces advanced bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass, meeting EU renewable energy standards. It also generates renewable electricity, steam, and biogas, enhancing sustainability.
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  15 February 2022

  HyDeal España: Largest Renewable Hydrogen Hub in Asturias

  HyDeal España will produce and deliver renewable hydrogen, aiming for 9.5 GW solar and 7.4 GW electrolysers by 2030. It targets 6.6 million tons of hydrogen over 20 years, reducing Spain's CO2 emissions.
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  15 February 2022

  BASF and NEVEON Collaborate on Mattress Recycling Pilot in Berlin

  The project aims to create a closed-loop system for mattress recycling, recovering polyols from used foams to produce new high-quality mattresses. A take-back pilot launches in Berlin.
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  9 February 2022

  Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology for Sustainable Rubber in Poland

  The bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, with a plant capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year. The project moves to the engineering phase, leveraging BASF’s extraction tech and digitalization.
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  9 February 2022

  Essar to Build UK's First Hydrogen Furnace at Stanlow

  A £45M investment will replace three furnaces with a hydrogen-capable one, cutting CO2 by 16,600 tonnes annually. Part of HyNet North West, it aims to make Stanlow the UK's first low carbon refinery.
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  4 February 2022

  Volvo and Northvolt to Open 3,000-Job Battery Plant in Gothenburg

  The plant, operational by 2025, will produce 50 GWh of battery cells annually, support Volvo's electric car goals, and focus on sustainable production with fossil-free energy.
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  2 February 2022

  ESE and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner on €100M Hydrogen Project in Mikkeli

  The project will assess a Power-to-Gas facility's feasibility, aiming to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, enhancing carbon neutrality and district heating in Mikkeli.
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  1 February 2022

  Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory

  The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.
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  27 January 2022

  INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth, UK

  The new plant aims to cut site emissions by 60% by 2030, with CO2 stored offshore. It will replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, supporting a local hydrogen hub and the Scottish Cluster CCS project.
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  26 January 2022

  LANXESS boosts Preventol CMK production by 50% in Germany

  The expansion addresses rising demand for disinfectants and industrial preservation, driven by increased hygiene awareness and biosecurity needs in agriculture, human health, and industrial applications.
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  25 January 2022

  Isopropanol Plant Expansion Nears Completion in Roussillon

  The isopropanol plant expansion will be completed by Q1 2022, increasing capacity by 70% to 120 Kt/year. Energy consumption will drop 66%, cutting CO2 emissions by 10 Kt annually.
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  21 January 2022

  Government Supports Britishvolt's Gigafactory for EV Batteries in Blyth, UK

  The UK government offers funding for a gigafactory in Blyth, creating 3,000 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs, boosting EV production, and attracting private investment for a greener future.
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  17 January 2022

  Eastman to invest $1 billion in France for world's largest molecular plastics recycling facility

  The facility will recycle 160,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Operational by 2025, it supports EU sustainability goals.
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  14 January 2022

  Evonik to Build Industrial-Scale Rhamnolipids Plant in Slovakia

  Investing a three-digit million-euro sum, the new plant will produce bio-based, biodegradable rhamnolipids, enhancing partnerships and market position in biosurfactants. Completion is expected in two years.
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  12 January 2022

  PKN ORLEN and LOTOS Group Merger Nears Completion

  Four partners selected to meet EU conditions, ensuring energy security, diversification, and expansion into new markets. No collective redundancies planned; focus on strategic growth and R&D.
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  11 January 2022

  Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies Partner on Advanced Recycling Plant in Spain

  A new plant in Sevilla will recycle 33,000 tons of plastic waste annually into food-grade polymers by 2025, enhancing circular economy efforts in Europe.
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  11 January 2022

  Nobian and Vulcan Partner on Lithium Project for European EV Batteries

  The partnership will assess producing lithium hydroxide in Germany, leveraging electrolysis expertise and geothermal resources to support Europe's growing EV battery market and sustainability goals.
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  3 January 2022

  Trinseo Acquires Heathland B.V.

  The acquisition enhances access to recycling technologies and aligns with 2030 sustainability goals, focusing on climate change, sustainable products, and circular economy initiatives.