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25 October 2021
Hydrogen Production Milestone in Teesside
The UK aims for net zero by 2050. Teesside's new hydrogen facility will cut CO2, create jobs, and support industrial decarbonization, with blue hydrogen as an immediate solution and green hydrogen as the future goal.
21 October 2021
Worley Supports Shell's Low-Carbon Fuels Project in Rotterdam
The project will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 2.8 million tonnes. Production starts in 2024, led from The Hague.
20 October 2021
Air Liquide Expands Renewable Hydrogen Project in Port Jerome, France
The project will build a 200 MW electrolyzer, cutting 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by 2025. It supports a low-carbon hydrogen network in Normandy and has secured key EU and French funding.
19 October 2021
INEOS Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Koln
The project will cut Koln's carbon emissions by 120,000 tonnes annually, produce green ammonia and methanol, and support local sustainability. It has passed the first IPCEI selection phase.
18 October 2021
Sekab Invests SEK 100 Million in Green Chemical Production Expansion
The investment will boost production of renewable chemicals by over 30% by end of 2022, addressing rising demand for sustainable alternatives and enhancing profitability and product range.
18 October 2021
Sunfire secures €109M to advance green hydrogen technology
The investment will scale advanced electrolysis technologies, build gigafactories, and boost green hydrogen production to decarbonize industries and meet climate goals.
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15 October 2021
Clariant Completes First Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania
The plant processes 250,000 tons of straw annually to produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol, reducing greenhouse gases and boosting local economy. Operational in Q4, it supports sustainable biofuels.
13 October 2021
Repsol and Portugal Sign €657M Investment for Sines Complex Expansion
The €657M investment will expand the Sines Industrial Complex with two new plants for recyclable polymeric materials, creating jobs and enhancing Portugal's industrial and economic landscape.
11 October 2021
Rock Tech Lithium to Build Europe's First Lithium Hydroxide Converter in Germany
Investment of €470M in Brandenburg to produce 24,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2024, supporting 500,000 EVs. Plant to employ 160, use renewable energy, and focus on battery recycling.
7 October 2021
Kellas to Develop Low Carbon Hydrogen Site in Teesside
H2NorthEast will produce 1GW of low carbon hydrogen, capturing 95% of CO2. It aims to create 1,200 construction jobs and 400 long-term roles, contributing to the UK's hydrogen and decarbonization goals.
6 October 2021
Shell and Pryme Partner on Plastic Waste to Chemicals Agreement
The agreement involves supplying pyrolysis oil from a Rotterdam plant, operational in 2022, with a second plant planned for 2024. It aims to enhance circular chemical production and plastic waste recycling.
6 October 2021
ExxonMobil Expands Carbon Capture in Scotland
The project aims to capture and store CO2 from the Fife Ethylene Plant, enhancing Scotland's emission reduction efforts. It builds on previous initiatives and includes significant infrastructure upgrades.
1 October 2021
TotalEnergies Expands Recycled Plastic Production in France
Doubling its capacity, the Normandy plant now produces 45,000 tons of recycled polypropylene annually, meeting demand from automotive and construction industries for sustainable polymers.
29 September 2021
Carbios Opens Enzymatic Recycling Plant in France
The new plant validates the C-ZYME® process for recycling PET waste, enabling future industrial units. It processes 2 tonnes of PET per cycle, producing high-quality recycled PET.
27 September 2021
Teknor Apex Opens New Manufacturing Facility and Center of Excellence in Germany
The new facility in Rothenburg produces TPEs and ETPs, features an advanced lab, and focuses on sustainability with ISO certifications. It supports innovation and offers extensive customer support.
23 September 2021
H2 Energy to Build Green Hydrogen Facility in Esbjerg
A new green hydrogen plant in Esbjerg will convert offshore wind electricity to hydrogen, creating 200-300 jobs and supporting Denmark's green transition and hydrogen trucking goals.
23 September 2021
Pyrocell Begins Production in Sweden
The plant converts sawdust into pyrolysis oil for renewable diesel and petrol, producing 25,000 tonnes annually. This initiative supports a sustainable value chain and reduces carbon emissions.
22 September 2021
Versalis to acquire remaining 60% of Finproject, becoming Italy's leader in special polymers
The acquisition, completing in Q4 2021, aims to enhance technological synergy, expand product portfolios, and focus on sustainability, with significant growth prospects in various industrial sectors.
17 September 2021
Transforming Waste into Biofuel at LIPSA Huelva
The Huelva plant processes up to 500,000 tonnes of waste into biofuel annually, promoting circular economy, reducing GHG emissions, and creating local jobs while continuously innovating in waste pre-treatment.
16 September 2021
HEXPOL TPE Invests in Sweden
A 57 Million SEK investment in Åmål will expand production capacity, enhance product safety, and support medical TPE materials with new facilities and advanced technology. Completion by autumn 2022.
16 September 2021
Versalis to Acquire Ecoplastic Technologies for Porto Marghera Recycling Hub
The acquisition will enhance advanced mechanical recycling, expanding the Versalis Revive® range and supporting the Porto Marghera plant's transformation with a 20,000-ton annual capacity.
16 September 2021
Shell to Build Major Biofuels Facility in Rotterdam
The new Rotterdam facility will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, aiding emissions reduction and supporting Shell's net-zero target by 2050.
6 September 2021
Uniper and Port of Rotterdam to Produce Green Hydrogen
The agreement aims to develop green hydrogen production at Maasvlakte, leveraging North Sea wind power and connecting to Rotterdam's hydrogen infrastructure, advancing carbon neutrality and sustainable energy.
1 September 2021
Yara Acquires Ecolan to Expand Organic Fertilizer Business
Yara's acquisition of Ecolan enhances its role in organic farming and the circular economy, leveraging expertise to improve nutrient use efficiency and expand market reach beyond Finland.
31 August 2021
Huntsman Expands Polyurethane Catalyst Capacity in Hungary
The expansion in Hungary will boost global capacity for polyurethane catalysts and specialty amines, supporting cleaner, eco-friendly solutions and benefiting from a $3.8M Hungarian government grant.
28 August 2021
CIECH Expands Silicates Production Capacity in Żary
A new furnace will boost sodium silicate production by 30%, cut CO2 emissions by 20%, and increase annual revenue by PLN 60 million. Completion is expected by end of 2021.
25 August 2021
Repsol Produces Spain's First Waste-Derived Aviation Biofuel
The batch of 5,300 tons of biojet fuel will cut 300 tons of CO2 emissions. This aligns with EU and Spanish initiatives to decarbonize aviation and supports the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
23 August 2021
Swedish Plastic Recycling to Build Largest Modern Facility in Motala
Site Zero will recycle 200,000 tonnes of plastic annually, achieving zero CO2 emissions. It will sort 12 types of plastic and plans to add washing and granulation by 2025.
18 August 2021
Linde to Supply Green Hydrogen for Infineon's Semiconductor Manufacturing
Linde will build and operate a two-megawatt electrolyzer and air separation unit at Infineon's Villach site to produce high-purity green hydrogen and nitrogen, supporting Infineon's emission reduction goals.
12 August 2021
SUNPOR Kunststoff to Boost EPS Bead Production by 30,000 Tons
Due to rising EPS demand, production capacity will increase by 30,000 tons annually. The expansion, taking 6-8 months, will complete by Q2 2022, aiding climate goals through improved insulation.
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