Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 72)

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  22 October 2020

  Cargill Invests in Biodiesel Plant in Ghent

  The new plant will process diverse waste feedstocks into biodiesel, supporting renewable energy goals and creating 80 jobs. It aligns with the EU's RED II directive and promotes a circular economy.
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  22 October 2020

  Repsol to Build Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant

  The new plant in Cartagena will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 900,000 tons per year, with an investment of €188 million, operational by 2023.
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  19 October 2020

  MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
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  7 October 2020

  Messer Expands CO2 Recovery Plant in France

  Messer invests €11.3M to double CO2 capacity in Lacq, enhancing supply reliability and supporting growth in France and Spain. The plant, using bioethanol by-products, will be operational by July 2022.
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  1 October 2020

  Fintoil Bio Refinery Construction in HaminaKotka

  The refinery, starting in summer 2022, will produce renewable fuels and products using fractional distillation. It features advanced, energy-efficient technology and has strong logistics and transport links.
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  1 October 2020

  New BASF Acetylene Plant Operational

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 90,000 metric tons of acetylene annually, using 10% fewer fossil raw materials. It replaces a 1964 plant and supports various industries with versatile chemical products.

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  24 September 2020

  Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub

  The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.
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  24 September 2020

  AkzoNobel Expands Powder Coatings Capacity and Advances Greener Production

  €20M investment in Como, Italy, boosts automotive coatings capacity, enhances sustainability with recycled energy, and supports supply chain resilience. Similar upgrades in Germany, China, and Vietnam.
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  22 September 2020

  Alco Group, Messer, and Strombeek Invest in CO2 Recycling at North Sea Port

  A €10M investment in a second CO2 recovery unit at North Sea Port will increase annual CO2 capture by 60%, reducing emissions by 160,000 tons and supporting climate-neutral goals.
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  21 September 2020

  Air Liquide Invests €70 Million in Polish Copper Industry

  A new Air Separation Unit will supply 1,500 tonnes of oxygen daily to KGHM's Głogów site, enhancing copper production efficiency and reducing emissions. Completion is set for early 2015.
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  21 September 2020

  Evonik and Siemens Launch CO2-to-Chemicals Pilot Plant in Germany

  A new pilot plant in Marl uses renewable energy to convert CO2 and water into specialty chemicals, aiming to advance climate-friendly production and energy storage through artificial photosynthesis.
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  21 September 2020

  BASF Invests €16M in Pyrum for Tire Pyrolysis

  The investment will expand pyrolysis plant capacity, producing up to 100,000 tons of pyrolysis oil for high-quality recycled plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting circular economy goals.
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  15 September 2020

  Celtic Renewables Biorefinery Advances Scotland’s Green Recovery

  Scotland's first biorefinery progresses with new fermentation vessels, aiming to process whisky residues into low-carbon biochemicals, supporting the green economy and local investment.
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  10 September 2020

  Loop and Suez to Build Europe's First Infinite Loop™ Recycling Facility

  The facility will use advanced recycling to produce 100% recycled, infinitely recyclable PET plastic, reducing CO2 emissions by 180,000 tons annually and meeting rising demand for sustainable packaging.
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  8 September 2020

  LyondellBasell Launches Pilot Molecular Recycling Facility in Italy

  The new facility uses MoReTec technology to recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals. It processes 5-10 kg of waste per hour.
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  28 August 2020

  Volt H2 and North Sea Port Sign Agreement

  A 25 MW green hydrogen plant is planned in Vlissingen, expandable to 100 MW. The site will include storage, refueling, and distribution, with potential for a hydrogen pipeline and truck transport point.
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  28 August 2020

  Boliden Harjavalta Nickel Expansion

  EUR 40m investment to boost nickel feed capacity from 310 to 370 ktonnes/year, enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and reducing CO2 intensity by 15-20%, aligned with maintenance needs.
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  27 August 2020

  Repsol Expands Polymer Production in Tarragona

  In 2021, a Tarragona plant will produce high-impact polymers for automotive and other sectors, enhancing safety and reducing emissions. The project aligns with net zero emissions goals by 2050.
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  26 August 2020

  Haldor Topsoe Joins Danish Sustainable Fuel Initiative

  Topsoe will provide carbon reduction tech for a Danish project aiming to produce renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel by 2030, with stages starting from 2023 and scaling up to 1.3 GW capacity.
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  18 August 2020

  CDTaee® Bio-ethers Unit Launched at Hellenic Petroleum, Greece

  The revamped CDTaee unit produces bio-ethers, resolves blending constraints, and creates high-octane TAEE for gasoline, aiding in meeting biofuel requirements and environmental standards.
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  27 July 2020

  Clariant and Eta Bio Sign License Agreement for Cellulosic Ethanol Technology in Bulgaria

  Eta Bio will build a plant in Bulgaria to produce cellulosic ethanol from wheat straw using sunliquid® technology, enhancing sustainability and creating new revenue streams in the agricultural sector.
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  24 July 2020

  Iberdrola and Fertiberia to Build Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

  The plant in Puertollano will produce green hydrogen from renewable sources, reduce CO2 emissions by 39,000 t/year, create 700 jobs, and support Fertiberia's green ammonia and fertilizer production.
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  23 July 2020

  Air Liquide Invests in Renewable-Ready Oxygen Plant in Rotterdam

  Investing €125M, the new plant will produce 2,200 tons of oxygen daily, store 40 MWh of energy, and reduce electricity use by 10%, supporting renewable energy and lowering environmental impact.
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  7 July 2020

  Air Products, ACWA Power, and NEOM Sign $5 Billion Agreement for Green Hydrogen Facility

  The $5 billion facility in NEOM will produce green ammonia for global export, using renewable energy. It aims to supply carbon-free hydrogen and is set to be operational by 2025.
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  1 July 2020

  Grupa Azoty Launches Granulated Fertilizer Plant in Puławy

  The new plant produces 2,600 tons of granulated ammonium nitrate daily, meeting agricultural demand. The investment of PLN 430 million includes production, logistics, and storage facilities.
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  24 June 2020

  Lafarge, OMV, VERBUND, Borealis to Capture and Utilize CO2 on Industrial Scale

  The project aims to capture CO2 from cement production, convert it into synthetic fuels and plastics, and achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through cross-sector collaboration and green hydrogen.
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  23 June 2020

  INA Seeks Strategic Investment Status for Biorefinery Project

  Despite challenges, the company advances its Sisak site transformation, focusing on bioethanol from biomass. Key steps include tech agreements, miscanthus trials, and EU funding applications.
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  15 June 2020

  BASF Advances Battery Materials Plants in Europe

  Construction of battery materials plants in Finland and Germany is on track for a 2022 start-up, aiming to supply materials for 400,000 electric vehicles annually while reducing CO2 footprint by 30%.
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  11 June 2020

  Mitsui Chemicals Opens First European PP Compounding Site

  The new site in the Netherlands integrates research, production, and sales, enhancing lightweighting solutions for automakers. Despite COVID-19, demand for PP compounds in auto parts is expected to grow.
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  26 May 2020

  Danish Companies Collaborate on Sustainable Fuel Project

  The project aims to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel facility by 2023, scaling up by 2030 to produce 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes.