Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 9)

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  11 November 2025

  Indorama Ventures and Jiaren Chemical Recycling Form Joint Venture for Textile Circularity

  The joint venture aims to boost textile recycling capacity to 100,000 tonnes annually, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting climate goals with significant investment.
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  10 November 2025

  Perpetual Next and TSI Begin Production of Largest Torrefaction Reactor

  The reactor, part of a biomethanol blueprint, will produce 80,000 tons of renewable carbon annually, supporting chemical industry and shipping fuel needs.
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  10 November 2025

  Rompetrol Rafinare's Ecological Rehabilitation of Vega Refinery Lagoons

  The project neutralizes emissions, protects water, and restores ecosystems, using efficient treatment to transform acidic tars into inert waste, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
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  10 November 2025

  Trinseo's U.S. Sites Achieve OCS Blue Verification

  Midland and Louisville sites meet OCS Blue standards, preventing plastic resin loss through rigorous controls, training, and audits, reinforcing sustainability and operational excellence.
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  10 November 2025

  Five EV Battery Projects Secure €643M from Innovation Fund 2024

  Projects aim to cut 88M tonnes CO2 by 2029, boost EU battery industry, create jobs, and enhance supply chain resilience, aligning with EU climate and industrial goals.
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  10 November 2025

  Neste Secures EU Funding for New Co-Processing Technology

  Neste's SCOOP project receives EU funding to develop co-processing technology for renewable fuels at Porvoo refinery, pending investment decision.

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  10 November 2025

  BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive Coatings Plant in Muenster

  The new plant boosts production efficiency, sustainability, and product quality, aligning with BASF's global manufacturing and sustainability goals.
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  10 November 2025

  RWE Wins Two Onshore Wind Projects in France

  RWE secures two wind projects in France, totaling 21.6 MW, contributing to its regional growth and energy transition efforts.
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  10 November 2025

  RWE Installs Recyclable Blades, Over Half of Turbines at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

  Sofia Offshore Wind Farm progresses with 60% of turbines installed. Recyclable blades mark UK's first large-scale deployment, aiming for full operation by September 2026.
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  10 November 2025

  Nouryon Opens Shanghai Innovation Center for Localized Growth

  The new center in Shanghai enhances technical capabilities, supports sustainable solutions, and features labs for key sectors, including a customer experience center for personal care.
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  10 November 2025

  Clariant Catalysts to Power Europe's First Waste-to-Methanol Plant

  Ecoplanta will convert municipal waste to methanol using advanced gasification and Clariant catalysts, aiding Europe's energy transition and reducing CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tons in 10 years.
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  10 November 2025

  PETRONAS, Enilive, Euglena Launch Biorefinery in Johor

  The new biorefinery in Johor will process 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock annually, producing SAF, HVO, and bio-naphtha, and aims to start operations by late 2028.
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  9 November 2025

  Iberdrola's Noronha Verde Project Boosts Brazil's Clean Energy Leadership

  Noronha Verde integrates solar and battery storage to make Fernando de Noronha a sustainable energy model, with a 22 MWp plant and 49 MWh storage, operational by 2027.
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  7 November 2025

  LOTTE Chemical Completes Indonesian Petrochemical Complex, Expands in Southeast Asia

  The new complex boosts Indonesia's petrochemical self-sufficiency to 90%, enhances local economy, and integrates with existing facilities for cost efficiency.
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  7 November 2025

  Novamont's Mater-Bi Mulch Film Certified as EU Inorganic Soil Improver

  Mater-Bi mulch film is biodegradable, doesn't release microplastics, and meets EU standards, aiding soil health and reducing agricultural plastic waste.
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  7 November 2025

  Tapì Group Partners with Trinseo for Sustainable Closures

  Tapì integrates Trinseo's recycled PMMA in closures, enhancing sustainability and local collaboration in Italy's supply chain.
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  7 November 2025

  Gunvor Group Secures $2.395 Billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

  The facility includes two tranches, supports ESG goals, and involves multiple banks. It refinances existing credit and offers a $400M Accordion Option.
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  7 November 2025

  EnviTec Biogas Launches First Philippine Plant

  A 1.4 MW biogas plant in the Philippines will convert poultry manure into power and bio-fertilizer, feeding electricity into the local grid by June 2026. Expansion plans are underway.
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  7 November 2025

  RWE Completes Wind Turbine Foundations for Nordseecluster A

  Nordseecluster A's 44 turbine foundations are installed. The project will generate 660 MW by 2027, with Nordseecluster B adding 900 MW by 2029, powering 1.6 million German homes.
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  7 November 2025

  ORLEN Group Completes Seabed Surveys for Offshore Wind Farm

  Seabed surveys in the Baltic East project area were completed, enabling the next project stages. Data will aid in geological modeling, design documentation, and future planning.
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  6 November 2025

  Perstorp Showcases Sustainable Liquid Cooling at OCP Summit

  PFAS-free, biodegradable liquid cooling solutions are advancing from innovation to adoption, offering safer, efficient, and sustainable options for data centers.
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  6 November 2025

  Lhyfe Secures Hydrogen Supply Deal with German Service Station Operator

  Lhyfe will supply 90 tons of RFNBO-certified hydrogen over 15 months to fuel a fleet of buses in Germany, supporting green hydrogen's role in decarbonizing heavy mobility.
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  6 November 2025

  Novo Nordisk and U.S. Administration to Lower GLP-1 Costs and Expand Access

  Novo Nordisk to lower semaglutide prices in 2026, expand Medicare Part D coverage, and expects a slight negative impact on global sales growth.
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  6 November 2025

  Lilly and U.S. Government Expand Access to Obesity Drugs

  Medicare beneficiaries to access obesity drugs at $50/month. LillyDirect offers self-pay options. FDA approval pending.
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  6 November 2025

  OMV and Masdar to Develop 140 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Austria

  The joint venture will build and operate a major green hydrogen plant in Austria, aiming to decarbonize OMV's refinery and explore future collaborations in synthetic fuels and chemicals.
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  6 November 2025

  EU Progresses on 2030 Climate Goals with Emission Reductions

  The EU cuts emissions by 2.5% in 2024, driven by energy sector efforts. Investments and policies aim to meet 2030 targets, enhance climate resilience, and support global climate action.
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  6 November 2025

  Topsoe Partners with NXTClean Fuels for Major U.S. SAF and Renewable Diesel Project

  The project in Oregon will use Topsoe's technologies to produce 50,000 barrels/day of renewable diesel and SAF, aiming for operation by 2029, pending final investment decision.
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  6 November 2025

  BASF Beauty Care Solutions Joins UEBT for Ethical Sourcing

  Recognized for eco-conscious supply chains, BASF's Responsibly Active program emphasizes sustainable sourcing, biodiversity, and community empowerment in cosmetic bioactives.
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  6 November 2025

  Sasol Develops Methane Rich Gas Solution for South Africa's Post-2028 Gas Supply

  Sasol plans to supply Methane Rich Gas from 2028-2030 to bridge the gas supply gap, pending regulatory approval, while transitioning to LNG for long-term needs.
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  6 November 2025

  ENGIE 9M 2025 Financial Results

  Strong earnings and cash flow; FY 2025 guidance at upper range. Growth in renewables, PPAs, and flexible assets. EBIT down 7.3% due to lower energy prices. Solid balance sheet maintained.