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14 September 2022
Mura and Dow to Build Europe’s Largest Advanced Recycling Facility in Germany
The facility in Germany will recycle 120KTA of plastic by 2025, contributing to 600KTA by 2030. It aims to reduce reliance on virgin feedstocks and support a circular economy.
8 September 2022
thyssenkrupp to Build Germany's Largest Low-CO2 Steel Plant
The new plant will cost over €2 billion, cut CO2 emissions by 3.5 million tons, and produce 2.5 million tons of low-CO2 steel annually, starting in 2026. The project supports national and EU climate goals.
8 September 2022
Cummins Expands Belgium Electrolyzer Capacity to 1 GW with IPCEI Support
With IPCEI support, Cummins will enhance its Belgium factory to produce 1 GW of PEM electrolyzers, boosting green hydrogen production and supporting global decarbonization efforts.
8 September 2022
Merck Invests €130 Million to Expand Manufacturing in Molsheim, France
The investment will boost single-use assembly production, create 800 jobs by 2028, and support growth in novel therapies and vaccines, aligning with sustainability goals and global expansion plans.
7 September 2022
CropEnergies Acquires 50% Stake in Syclus
The €1.8M investment aims to develop a plant for renewable ethylene production from ethanol, targeting 100,000 tonnes annually by 2026, supporting defossilisation and sustainability goals.
5 September 2022
BASF and ARCUS Partner to Produce Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste
The agreement enables the supply of pyrolysis oil for BASF's Ccycled™ products, supporting circular economy goals and reducing CO2 emissions by recycling non-mechanically recycled plastic waste.
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1 September 2022
Topsoe Approves Construction of World's Largest SOEC Electrolyzer Plant
The new plant in Herning will have a 500 MW capacity, expandable to 5 GW. It aims to boost green fuel production and decarbonization, with construction starting in late 2022.
1 September 2022
BASF, SABIC, and Linde Begin Construction of Electrically Heated Steam Cracker Plant
The plant will use 6 MW of renewable energy to cut CO2 emissions by 90%. Funded by the German government, it aims to start in 2023, testing direct and indirect electric heating methods.
30 August 2022
Air Products and ABP Partner on UK's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Facility
The facility will import green ammonia to produce hydrogen, decarbonizing transport and industry. It aims to cut 580,000 tonnes of emissions annually and create 3,000 jobs, supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
29 August 2022
Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement
Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
29 August 2022
UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna
The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
27 August 2022
Chevron Expands Lower Carbon Feedstock Project in Emden, Germany
The Emden biorefinery expansion adds a pretreatment system to use diverse feedstocks for biodiesel, supporting low-carbon fuel production. Completion is expected by late 2023.
25 August 2022
Greenergy Boosts Amsterdam Biodiesel Production
Production up 25% with upgraded pre-treatment for diverse waste oils. Supports transport decarbonisation and future biofuel demand. Port of Amsterdam highlights its role in sustainable transition.
25 August 2022
Investindustrial Sells Benvic to ICIG
The sale includes Benvic's compounds business, pending regulatory approval. Benvic's medical activities in Italy remain with Investindustrial. The deal is expected to close by year-end.
25 August 2022
BASF and enviaM Launch Solar Farm in Germany
A new solar farm with 52,000 photovoltaic modules will supply 10% of the Schwarzheide site's electricity needs, supporting BASF's sustainability goals and regional climate targets.
23 August 2022
EverWind and Uniper Sign MOU for Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia
The MOU secures 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, advancing Nova Scotia's green hydrogen hub, supporting decarbonization in Germany, and fostering Canada-Germany energy collaboration.
16 August 2022
St1 to Build Biogas Refinery in Borås, Sweden
Construction starts in autumn, with operations by end of 2023. The project, supported by Klimatklivet, will upgrade and liquefy biogas from food waste and sewage sludge for distribution in the Nordics.
16 August 2022
Sasol Chemicals to Double Green Steam Use at German Facility
The new biomass cogeneration plant will supply 70,000 MWh of steam annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons and producing 90,000 MWh of sustainable electricity by 2025.
12 August 2022
Petrofac Begins Modernisation at Mažeikiai Refinery
A ceremony in Lithuania marked the start of constructing a new Residue Conversion Unit, enhancing the refinery's capacity and environmental standards, crucial for regional energy security.
12 August 2022
CATL to Build Second European Battery Plant in Hungary
The new 100 GWh plant in Debrecen will supply European automakers, use renewable energy, and explore local partnerships for battery materials, enhancing CATL's global network and e-mobility efforts.
12 August 2022
New Unit Construction Begins at Baltic States' Sole Crude Oil Refinery
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of a new unit's construction, enhancing energy security and economic stability in the Baltic region, with completion expected by end of 2024.
11 August 2022
Futurapet Opens PET Recycling Plant in Turkey
The new plant in Düzce recycles six million PET bottles daily, producing 90 tons of high-quality PET flakes. The modular design by Herbold Meckesheim ensures efficient, high-performance recycling.
9 August 2022
Chancellor Scholz Visits Hydrogen Infrastructure at Industriepark Höchst
Chancellor Scholz toured a hydrogen filling station for trains and discussed hydrogen technology and synthetic kerosene production, highlighting the chemical industry's role in sustainable energy solutions.
9 August 2022
Iberdrola to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Felixtowe Port
The €170M plant will produce 14,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2026, fueling port vehicles, trucks, and trains, with potential for green ammonia or ethanol production and export.
8 August 2022
Holistic Plastic Recycling Solutions in Germany
Circular Resources acquired a leading German recycling group to enhance mechanical and chemical recycling, aiming to close the loop on plastic waste and expand internationally.
8 August 2022
Advent Technologies and DEPA Commercial Partner on Hydrogen Projects
The MoU outlines plans to produce eco-friendly hydrogen, develop a high-efficiency CHP system, and create an innovation hub to advance hydrogen technologies in Greece.
4 August 2022
INEOS Supports Forth Green Freeport Bid
The Forth Green Freeport aims to boost industry, create 50,000 green jobs, and support net zero targets, with significant investments in hydrogen and manufacturing, benefiting local communities and the economy.
28 July 2022
Mitsubishi Chemical to Expand SoarnoL™ EVOH Resin Production in UK
Production capacity of SoarnoL™ EVOH resin to increase by 21,000 tons annually by July 2025. The resin aids in food preservation and is recyclable with Soaresin™. Construction starts April 2023.
27 July 2022
INEOS Introduces Bio-Attributed Ethylene Oxide, Replacing Fossil Feedstock with Biomass
The new EO offers 100% fossil feedstock substitution, certified by RSB and ISCC+, reducing GHG emissions by over 100% while maintaining performance.
26 July 2022
Grupa Azoty ZAK Begins Alternative Fuels Lab Construction
The lab, part of the Green Azoty program, will focus on hydrogen and metal analysis, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Completion is expected in 2023.
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