All news (page 118)

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  21 February 2024

  KT (MAIRE) secures €123M contract from Eni for hydrogen unit at Livorno biorefinery

  The €123M project, set for completion in 2026, will produce hydrogen from natural gas and biogenic feedstocks, aiding biofuel production and future CO2 capture at Eni's Livorno biorefinery.
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  20 February 2024

  Itero secures €5m from EU for Brightlands Chemelot demonstration plant

  The plant will process 27kt of waste plastics annually, offsetting 20kt of fossil resources and creating 40 jobs, supporting the transition to a circular plastics hub in Limburg.
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  20 February 2024

  Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions

  Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges the EU to address high energy costs, carbon taxes, and lack of renewal in the chemical sector to prevent further offshoring and industrial decline.
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  19 February 2024

  Seqens Partners with KK India Petroleum for Lubricant Additives in South Asia

  Seqens expands its reach in South Asia, partnering with KK India Petroleum to distribute lubricant additives and support local customers in formulation and troubleshooting.
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  16 February 2024

  Daiichi Sankyo Invests €1 Billion to Expand Pfaffenhofen Site into Innovation Center

  The Pfaffenhofen site will develop cancer therapies, create 350 jobs by 2030, and enhance ADC technology. The expansion includes new labs, renewable energy use, and collaboration with local partners.
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  14 February 2024

  Eastman and Dentis Group Partner to Supply Feedstock for French Recycling Facility

  The partnership will supply 30,000 metric tonnes of PET waste annually to Eastman's new molecular recycling facility in France, enhancing circularity and reducing environmental impact.

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  13 February 2024

  PanTera and Bayer Sign Actinium-225 Supply Agreement

  Starting in late 2024, PanTera will supply actinium-225, enhancing access for clinical trials and developing a large-scale production facility to meet global demand for radiopharma-based cancer treatments.
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  11 February 2024

  Moratti Family to Sell 35% of Saras to Vitol

  The Moratti family will sell 35% of Saras to Vitol at €1.75/share. The deal requires regulatory approvals and may lead to Saras's delisting from the Milan Stock Exchange.
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  8 February 2024

  Air Liquide Invests €40M to Boost Efficiency and Cut CO₂ at Stade Site

  Investing €40M, the company will modernize assets, add CO₂ recycling, and improve energy efficiency by 15%, cutting emissions by 15,000 tonnes/year at its Stade, Germany site by 2024.
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  8 February 2024

  Gasum Expands Riihimäki Biogas Plant

  The Riihimäki biogas plant will add an advanced evaporation system to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and recover valuable nutrients, supported by a 40% grant from the Finnish Ministry of the Environment.
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  8 February 2024

  Viridor Acquires Quantafuel, Delisted from Oslo Exchange

  The acquisition aims to drive innovation in plastics recycling, achieving full circularity by 2025. Quantafuel's technology converts waste plastics into raw materials for new plastics production.
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  6 February 2024

  EU Outlines Plan for Carbon Management to Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050

  The EU aims to cut emissions by 90% by 2040, develop CO2 storage, and create a CO2 market. Actions include regulatory frameworks, funding, research, and international cooperation.
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  6 February 2024

  NextChem and ENGIE to Develop Biomethane Technology from Biomass Waste

  The cooperation aims to optimize, integrate, and commercialize a process to produce synthetic methane from dry biomass waste, supporting the transition to a zero-carbon industry.
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  6 February 2024

  MHI and Worley Secure FEED Contract for UK's First Cement CO2 Capture Plant

  The Padeswood CCS project will capture and store up to 800,000 tons of CO2 annually, starting in 2028, as part of the HyNet CCUS cluster to support the UK's net zero carbon goal by 2050.
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  5 February 2024

  H&S Installs Mattress Recycling Plant in Lelystad

  The new plant uses advanced depolymerization to recycle polyurethane foam from 200,000 mattresses annually, producing high-quality recycled polyol for new PU products, aiding EU waste reduction goals.
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  5 February 2024

  Tecnimont to Design Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant in Portugal

  The project will produce green hydrogen and ammonia in Sines, Portugal, using renewable energy. It includes electrolyzers, nitrogen production, and storage, with a final decision expected by March 2024.
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  1 February 2024

  Greenstat Approves 20 MW Hydrogen Hub in Kristiansand

  The 20 MW facility will supply green hydrogen to the maritime industry by late 2026, with a 40 MW phase in 2027. Supported by ENOVA, construction starts in fall 2024.
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  1 February 2024

  Lhyfe and SAF+ Partner to Produce e-SAF from Green Hydrogen in Le Havre

  The partnership aims to develop e-SAF production using green hydrogen in Le Havre, targeting a 2030 market launch to help decarbonize aviation and meet zero-emission targets for 2050.
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  1 February 2024

  Arkema Boosts Pebax® Elastomers Production by 40% in France

  The new unit at Serquigny produces bio-circular and classical Pebax® elastomers, reducing water use by 25%. These materials serve sports, electronics, and specialty markets.
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  1 February 2024

  Lhyfe to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Brake, Germany

  The plant will produce 1,150 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using wind and solar power. It aims to support regional decarbonization, create jobs, and strengthen local industry.
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  31 January 2024

  Airbus and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen Aviation in Sweden and Norway

  The MoU aims to explore hydrogen infrastructure at airports, supporting decarbonization and net-zero emissions by 2050, covering over 50 airports in Sweden and Norway.
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  29 January 2024

  Carbon Centric to Build Carbon Capture Plant in Norway

  The plant will capture 10,000 tons of CO2 annually, converting it to food-grade quality. Funded by NOK 100 million, it aims to reduce emissions and reuse biogenic CO2, with completion by spring 2025.
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  29 January 2024

  BioAdvance Opens €22M Biofuel Plant in Portugal

  The new €22M biofuel plant in Portugal will initially produce 20,000 tons/year, expanding to 200,000 tons. It created 36 jobs and aims to export 60-70% of its output, focusing on sustainability.
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  29 January 2024

  Eni Advances Third Bio-Refinery Conversion in Livorno

  The Livorno site will convert to bio-refining, adding three new plants for hydrogenated biofuels. Completion is expected by 2026, aiming for carbon neutrality and increased biofuel capacity.
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  27 January 2024

  Paques Biomaterials Secures €14M for PHA Production Site in Emmen

  Raised funds will scale up biopolymer production, leveraging wastewater technology. New facility in Emmen to produce biodegradable PHA, with significant market growth expected by 2028.
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  26 January 2024

  Shell to Convert Wesseling Site for Group III Base Oils Production

  The Wesseling site's hydrocracker will be converted to produce Group III base oils, reducing carbon emissions by 620,000 tonnes annually. Operations to start in the latter half of this decade.
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  24 January 2024

  Pryme N.V. Produces First Oil at Rotterdam Plant

  The plant began production on January 19, 2024, focusing on calibrating processes and optimizing performance. Full-scale production is expected by Q3, aiming for 30,000 metric tons of pyrolysis oil annually.
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  24 January 2024

  Lhyfe and EDP Renewables Sign 15-Year Renewable Electricity Contract in Germany

  The 15-year contract involves a 39 MWac solar project in Germany, supporting green hydrogen production and decarbonization efforts, marking a milestone for both companies in renewable energy collaboration.
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  23 January 2024

  TotalEnergies Acquires German Battery Storage Developer Kyon Energy

  The acquisition includes €90M upfront and earn-out payments. Kyon Energy has 770 MW developed, 350 MW under construction, and a 2 GW project pipeline, enhancing TotalEnergies' power strategy in Germany.
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  19 January 2024

  Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Launch Industrial-Scale Bio-Butadiene Plant

  The new plant in Bassens produces bio-based butadiene from ethanol, aiming to replace petrochemical sources and support sustainable synthetic elastomer production. The project has €80M investment and created 20 jobs.