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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.
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%.
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.
3 June 2020
Arkema and Nutrien agree US supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride for Calvert City
US$150m investment to build a 40 kt/year AHF plant in Aurora (NC); startup H1 2022; half output to fluoropolymers, rest to low‑GWP fluorogases; uses phosphate‑derived fluoride.
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.
14 May 2020
MosaHYc Hydrogen Pipeline Project Launched
MosaHYc will convert 70 km of pipelines for hydrogen transport, supporting green initiatives in Germany, France, and Luxembourg, and fostering a cross-border hydrogen market in Europe.
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12 May 2020
Freudenberg Acquires Low & Bonar
Freudenberg's acquisition of Low & Bonar enhances its performance materials business, expands production facilities, and strengthens technological capabilities in various sectors.
7 May 2020
Sustainable Methanol Production Milestone in Antwerp Port
A consortium will build a demonstration plant in Antwerp to produce 8000 tonnes of sustainable methanol annually, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing the port's transition to alternative energy sources.
22 April 2020
Recycling Technologies to Open First European Site at Brightlands Chemelot Campus
A new plastic chemical recycling machine, the RT7000, will be installed in the Netherlands, marking the company's first site outside the UK. The next steps include securing permits and planning.
21 April 2020
thyssenkrupp to Build Second PET Plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey
The new plant in Gaziantep will double production capacity to 432,000 tons/year, using the MTR® process for energy efficiency and recycling. Completion is planned for 2022.
21 April 2020
INEOS and PLASTIC ENERGY to Build Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant
The new plant will convert waste plastic into raw material for new plastic, using advanced recycling technology. Trials show success in producing virgin polymer for various applications.
15 April 2020
Carbios and TechnipFMC to Build PET Depolymerization Demo Plant
TechnipFMC's Lyon center will assist in building a plant to demonstrate Carbios' Enzymatic Recycling Process, converting waste PET plastics into monomers. Construction starts this year, operations in 2021.
25 March 2020
Consortium Launches Project to Convert Emissions into Carbon Neutral Fuel
The project will produce eMethanol from captured CO2 and green hydrogen, aiming to reduce emissions in marine and road transport. Facilities will be operational by 2023, with plans for expansion by 2030.
10 March 2020
Borealis Begins Renewable Polypropylene Production in Belgium
Borealis uses Neste's renewable feedstock to produce certified renewable polypropylene in Belgium, advancing circular economy goals and collaborating with partners like Henkel for sustainable packaging.
9 March 2020
Unipetrol to Build Pyrolytic Unit for Plastic Waste in Czech Republic
The new unit will explore chemical recycling of plastic waste, aiming to implement it in production. The project is supported by various Czech institutions and EU funding, targeting a circular economy.
4 March 2020
Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Start New Facilities in Germany
The new facilities will produce raw materials for biodegradable chelates, driven by increased demand post-phosphate ban. Completion is expected in 2021-2022, enhancing global supply chain performance.
27 February 2020
Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen
NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
21 February 2020
Paste PVC Plant Expansion in Burghausen
The Burghausen plant now uses microsuspension for flexible PVC production. Investments include new reactors, a dryer, expanded control room, silos, and a recycling system for cooling water.
20 February 2020
Södra Launches World's First Fossil-Free Biomethanol Plant
The first commercial biomethanol plant has started operations, delivering to Emmelev A/S for biodiesel production, marking a step towards a circular economy and fossil-free transportation by 2030.
17 February 2020
Versalis to Launch Chemical Recycling Project Hoopᵀᴹ in Mantova, Italy
Versalis partners with S.R.S. to develop pyrolysis technology for recycling mixed plastic waste into new virgin polymers, starting with a 6,000-tonne plant in Mantova, Italy.
12 February 2020
BASF Invests in European Battery Materials for EVs
New production sites in Germany and Finland will supply cathode materials for 400,000 EVs annually, supporting a sustainable, European-based supply chain with low CO2 footprint and renewable energy integration.
8 February 2020
Versalis Launches Biomass Power and Bioethanol Production in Crescentino
Crescentino's upgraded plant, using PROESA® technology, will be fully operational by mid-2020, producing bioethanol and renewable products, while achieving energy independence and water recycling.
31 January 2020
BASF Extends Partnership with Energy21
BASF leverages Energy21's EBASE platform to optimize energy data, enhance utility operations, and support sustainability goals, extending their long-term collaboration.
30 January 2020
Pilot Plant for European EV Batteries Launched
A joint venture will develop EV batteries in Europe, starting with a pilot plant in 2021. The project aims for large-scale production by 2030, supported by €1.3 billion in public funding.
30 January 2020
UPM Invests in Biorefinery to Replace Fossil Raw Materials
The biorefinery in Leuna, Germany will produce 100% wood-based biochemicals, targeting a 14% ROCE. It aims to replace fossil materials in various industries, leveraging sustainable wood supply.
29 January 2020
Biffa Opens £27.5m Recycling Plant, Announces £7m Facility
The new plant in Seaham recycles 57,000 tonnes of PET annually, creating 100 jobs. A £7m facility in Washington will handle 20,000 tonnes of plastic tubs and trays, adding 30 jobs.
23 January 2020
BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain
The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.
23 January 2020
SABIC Opens Semi-Commercial Pyrolysis Oil Facility in The Netherlands
The facility will produce pyrolysis oil from plastic waste, supporting circular economy goals. It aims to scale up certified circular polymers and aligns with EU and Saudi sustainability initiatives.
8 January 2020
Avantium to Build FDCA Plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands
A new 5-kiloton plant will produce plant-based FDCA, creating over 60 jobs. The project, backed by a €150 million investment, aims to advance sustainable chemistry in the region. Completion by 2023.
6 January 2020
European Green Hydrogen Project Secures €11M Grant
The €11M grant supports a 20 MW electrolyzer in Delfzijl, converting renewable electricity to green hydrogen and methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 27,000 tons annually.
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