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22 April 2022
European Consortium Announces €1 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Portugal
The project in Sines will use 500MW of electrolysis to produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating 200+ jobs and supporting Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy.
21 April 2022
Groningen Seaports Invests €43.7M in Oosterhorn-Zuid Development
The €43.7M investment will develop Oosterhorn-Zuid to meet growing industrial demand, support sustainable growth, and boost regional employment. Many companies have already reserved land.
20 April 2022
Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl
The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
19 April 2022
Chimcomplex Invests in Green Technology for Eco-Friendly Polyols in Romania
The project, co-financed by Innovation Norway, aims to enhance competitiveness by producing eco-friendly polyols, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting circular economy principles over 22 months.
19 April 2022
Morssinkhof - Rymoplast Invests €30M to Expand Film Recycling in Germany
A new 8,700 m² facility in Markranstädt will recycle 30,000 tonnes of plastic film annually, create 45 jobs, and enhance regional growth and sustainability. Completion expected by Q1 2023.
15 April 2022
Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden
A feasibility study for a chemical recycling unit in Stenungsund, Sweden aims to enhance plastics circularity by integrating chemically recycled feedstock, with operations expected to start in 2024.
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13 April 2022
Galp and Northvolt to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Setúbal
Setúbal's new plant will produce 28,000-35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2026, creating 200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs with a €700 million investment.
12 April 2022
Shell Signs First Agreement for Rotterdam Hydrogen Pipeline
The hydrogen pipeline in Rotterdam will connect the Maasvlakte to Pernis by 2024-2025, supporting sustainable industry and linking to national and international networks.
11 April 2022
Gasunie, HES, and Vopak to Develop Hydrogen Import Terminal in Rotterdam
The terminal will import green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, operational by 2026, supporting green hydrogen demand in energy, transport, and petrochemicals, leveraging Rotterdam's strategic location.
8 April 2022
Lhyfe and wpd Partner for Green Hydrogen Production at Swedish Offshore Wind Farm
The project will produce green hydrogen using offshore wind power in Söderhamn, Sweden, aiming for 600 MW capacity and 240 tonnes daily output, enhancing local industry and supporting climate goals.
7 April 2022
Raffinerie Heide Advances Green Hydrogen Project
The State Government of Schleswig-Holstein has budgeted €194 million for the HySCALE100 project, aiming to decarbonize petrochemical and cement industries with large-scale green hydrogen production.
7 April 2022
INEOS Nitriles to build new Acetonitrile plant in Köln
The new 15 ktpa facility will enhance supply to European customers, support key sectors, and improve sustainability and environmental impact, reinforcing the Köln site's production capacity.
6 April 2022
Veolia to Produce CO2-Neutral Biofuel at Metsä Fibre’s Finland Plant
The project will produce 12,000 tons of CO2-neutral biomethanol annually, reducing 30,000 tons of CO2 emissions, and is replicable at most pulp mills, enhancing EU biofuel feedstock and energy security.
5 April 2022
AMG Lithium and EPC Group finalize engineering for lithium hydroxide plant in Germany
The project focuses on financial, time, quality, environmental targets, and safety. Both companies plan future collaborations to leverage synergies.
4 April 2022
CATL's German Plant Approved for Battery Cell Production
The plant in Thuringia received approval for 8 GWh capacity. Construction is nearly complete, with production starting by end of 2022, creating 1,500 jobs and promoting e-mobility in Germany.
4 April 2022
Neste and EU Sign Grant Agreement for Clean Hydrogen Project in Porvoo
The SHARC project aims to cut over 4 million tons of CO2 emissions in 10 years, supporting EU and Finland's climate goals. It focuses on electrolysis, CCS, and future electric fuel production.
1 April 2022
Enel Green Power and EU Sign Agreement for Solar Panel Gigafactory in Sicily
The Gigafactory will boost production to 3 GW/year, create 1,000 jobs, and enhance Europe's PV value chain. It aims to reduce energy dependency and promote sustainable, high-efficiency solar technology.
1 April 2022
Ecoplanta Secures EU Innovation Fund Grant
Ecoplanta's project in Tarragona will use non-recyclable waste to produce methanol and biofuels, reducing 3.4 Mt CO2eq emissions over ten years, aligning with EU decarbonization goals.
1 April 2022
Air Liquide and EQIOM's K6 Project Secures European Innovation Fund Support
The K6 project aims to make a cement plant carbon-neutral by capturing 8 million tons of CO2 in 10 years, using innovative technology and receiving €150 million from the European Innovation Fund.
1 April 2022
EU Grants 180 Million EUR to Stockholm Exergi's BECCS Project
The BECCS plant will capture 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiding net zero goals. Funding includes EU support, Swedish state, and Carbon Removal Certificates. Full financing is targeted by 2023.
1 April 2022
HYBRIT Secures EU Innovation Fund Support
HYBRIT receives €143M from the EU Innovation Fund to demonstrate a hydrogen-based iron and steelmaking value chain, aiming to reduce emissions and advance fossil-free steel production.
30 March 2022
Kotkan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas Launch Feasibility Study for €100M Green Hydrogen Project in Kotka
The project aims to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, replacing fossil fuels in transport and supporting carbon-neutral district heating in Kotka. Completion is expected by 2026.
30 March 2022
Eastman Negotiates Normandy Site for Molecular Recycling Facility
The facility will recycle 160,000 tonnes of polyester waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce emissions by 80%. Expected operational by 2025, it has support from global brands and local authorities.
25 March 2022
Northvolt to Convert Kvarnsveden Paper Mill into Gigafactory
The new gigafactory in Borlänge, Sweden, will start operations in late 2024, employ up to 1,000 people, and produce over 100 GWh of cathode material annually using 100% clean energy.
24 March 2022
Global Bioenergies Begins Renewable Isododecane Production in France
Production starts at Pomacle unit, with commercial launch at In-Cosmetics. Scale-up to 100 tonnes by end of 2022, targeting cosmetics and aviation biofuels markets.
23 March 2022
Volkswagen and SEAT Unveil Spain Electrification Plan
The plan includes a €7B investment, a new battery cell factory in Valencia, and aims to transform Spain's automotive industry, creating 3,000 jobs and boosting e-mobility across Europe.
23 March 2022
Stellantis Invests in Termoli Battery Plant with ACC
The Termoli plant will be transformed into a battery facility, increasing capacity to 120 GWh by 2030. This supports Stellantis' goal of 5M annual EV sales and 400 GWh battery capacity.
22 March 2022
3D Carbon Capture Pilot Launches in Dunkirk
The 3D pilot in Dunkirk aims to validate a new CO2 capture process, targeting decarbonization in steelmaking. Supported by the EU, it will run for 12-18 months, capturing 0.5 tons of CO2 per hour.
18 March 2022
RWE to Build Green Ammonia Terminal in Brunsbüttel
A new terminal in Brunsbüttel will import green ammonia, aiding Germany's decarbonization. Expected by 2026, it will handle 300,000 tonnes annually, with plans to scale up to two million tonnes.
15 March 2022
BASF Expands Plastic Additives Capacity in Italy and Germany
Increasing production of light stabilizers to meet rising demand, enhance supply security, and improve operational efficiency for durable plastics in automotive, construction, and greenhouse applications.
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