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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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