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1 February 2022
Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory
The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.
21 January 2022
Government Supports Britishvolt's Gigafactory for EV Batteries in Blyth, UK
The UK government offers funding for a gigafactory in Blyth, creating 3,000 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs, boosting EV production, and attracting private investment for a greener future.
12 January 2022
PKN ORLEN and LOTOS Group Merger Nears Completion
Four partners selected to meet EU conditions, ensuring energy security, diversification, and expansion into new markets. No collective redundancies planned; focus on strategic growth and R&D.
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.
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.
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.
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9 July 2021
Repsol to Expand Sines Complex with €657M Investment
Two new polymer plants in Sines will produce 100% recyclable materials for specialized applications, enhancing integration, efficiency, and job creation, aligned with energy transition goals.
2 July 2021
AIQBE 2020 Summary
Despite COVID-19, AIQBE added 2,565 jobs in 2020, contributing significantly to Huelva's GDP. Turnover was €6.9B, with 32% of production exported. Investments totaled €219M.
22 June 2021
Alter Enersun Launches New Photovoltaic Plant in Huelva
The new 50 MWp plant in Huelva will generate 100 GWh annually, powering 28,000 homes, reducing CO2 by 94,400 tons, and creating 10 permanent jobs. Construction involved a 2.78M euro investment.
24 May 2021
PKN ORLEN Launches Major Petrochemical Project in Poland
The Olefins III Complex will boost energy efficiency, cut CO2 emissions, and increase production capacity by 60%. Completion is set for 2024, with production starting in 2025.
13 May 2021
Plastipak Invests in Recycled PET Facility in Spain
The new facility in Toledo will produce 20,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 14 jobs. It supports sustainability goals and complies with the Single Use Plastics Directive.
3 May 2021
Trinseo Acquires Arkema’s PMMA Business
Deal advances shift to higher-margin engineered materials; targets ~$50M annual synergies; adds ~860 staff, seven plants and three R&D sites; enables APAC growth and IT harmonization.
15 April 2021
New Potassium Hydroxide Plant Operational in Pieve Vergonte
The new plant produces 25,000 tons of chlorine and 80,000 tons of potassium hydroxide annually, enhancing the site's capacity and securing jobs. Investments included remediation, new electrolysis, and chlorination plants.
19 February 2021
Northvolt to Build Europe’s Largest Energy Storage Factory in Poland
A $200M expansion in Gdańsk will boost battery production to 5 GWh by 2022, with potential for 12 GWh. The project includes an R&D center and will create 500 jobs, using renewable energy sources.
1 January 2021
TotalEnergies' Zero-Crude Platform by 2024
Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
2 December 2020
Clariant's Sunliquid® Plant in Romania Set for 2021 Completion
Construction progresses despite COVID-19. The plant will produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually, creating up to 100 direct jobs and 300 in related sectors. Completion expected by end of 2021.
9 October 2020
Lactips Opens New Plant in Gier Valley, France
The new plant will boost production capacity, create green jobs, and revive a former food processing site, supported by €30m investments and local stakeholders.
24 September 2020
Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub
The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.
24 August 2020
Eurofins Expands Chemistry Capacity for Drug Discovery Market
A new 63,000 sq ft facility in Murcia, Spain, will double current capacity for chemical synthesis and purification, supporting growth and providing new services. Completion is expected by early 2021.
8 April 2020
INEOS to build fourth hand sanitiser plant
New plant in Etain, France, to open in ten days. Production of 1M hand sanitiser bottles/month started in Lavera. Focus on medical and personal use. Key raw materials supplied.
31 March 2020
INEOS to Build Third Hand Sanitizer Factory in France Within 10 Days
The new factory will produce 1 million bottles per month, supplying hospitals for free. The sanitizer meets WHO standards and will be available in standard and pocket sizes across Europe.
24 March 2020
INEOS to build hand sanitiser plant in 10 days
The new plant will produce 1 million bottles per month, focusing on hospitals and essential services. Supplies to NHS hospitals will be free during the crisis.
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.
22 November 2019
WuXi Vaccines to Invest $240M in New Ireland Facility
The new facility in Dundalk will create 200 jobs, produce vaccines for a global pharma, and enhance Ireland's life sciences ecosystem, pending planning approval.
1 November 2019
Bondalti Opens New Plant in Spain
The new plant in Torrelavega, Spain, with a €60M investment, produces chlorine, caustic soda, and more, creating 150 jobs and enhancing production capacity and sustainability.
18 August 2019
MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony
The new facility in Mauna will process 17,500 metric tons of WEEE annually, creating high-quality post-consumer plastics. Initial hiring includes 20 specialists in material flow and quality management.
9 August 2019
CIECH Soda Romania to Halt Production Starting September 18, 2019
Production halt due to a 135% steam price hike. Exploring new steam sources and severance packages for employees. Plant hibernation won't impact 2021 EBITDA target of over PLN 900 million.
29 June 2019
Grupa LOTOS EFRA Project's Key Unit Reaches Ready For Start-Up Phase
The Delayed Coking Unit at the Gdansk refinery is ready for commissioning, promising higher efficiency, cleaner production, and increased refining margins. Employee training and job creation are ongoing.
22 May 2019
ANWIL Begins Construction of Fertilizer Facilities in Poland
The project, worth PLN 1.3 billion, will boost production capacity by 50% by mid-2022, reducing fertilizer imports and creating 100 new jobs.
13 May 2019
ExxonMobil Expands Newport Plant
The Newport plant expansion doubles manufacturing capacity, adds 35 jobs, and boosts global Santoprene™ elastomer production by 25%, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
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