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12 October 2023
Lhyfe to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
The plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd will use renewable energy, support local industry, and contribute to climate-friendly infrastructure, backed by EU funding and state support. Completion is expected in 2024.
12 October 2023
BASF to Build New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Germany
The new plant will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. It will employ 30 people and use renewable raw materials via fermentation, operational by late 2025.
11 October 2023
Arcadia eFuels Selects Plug Power for 280 MW Electrolyzer in Denmark
The Vordingborg plant will use wind power to produce 120 TPD of green hydrogen for sustainable aviation fuel, aiming for commercial operation by late 2026.
11 October 2023
MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal
The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.
11 October 2023
ORLEN and Yokogawa Partner for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
They aim to produce 70,000 tonnes of carbon-neutral synthetic aviation fuel annually by 2030, using a digital twin to optimize processes and existing infrastructure for seamless integration.
11 October 2023
Solvay to Cut Soda Ash Production in Torrelavega
Production at Torrelavega will drop by 300-600 kilotons annually from January 2024. The site will focus on regional customers and sustainability, while exports shift to Green River, WY.
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10 October 2023
Tarragona Port Unveils €150M Sustainable Investment Plan
The plan focuses on decarbonization, logistics, and safety, with key projects like a Logistics Zone and Contradique de Poniente to boost efficiency and support industrial transformation.
10 October 2023
thyssenkrupp nucera and Neste Reserve 120 MW Electrolyser Capacity for Porvoo Refinery
The agreement includes six 20 MW modules for green hydrogen production at Porvoo refinery, aiming for sustainability by 2030. Neste also explores using thermal energy for district heating.
9 October 2023
PCG to Build Asia's Largest Chemical Recycling Plant
The plant in Johor will convert end-of-life plastics into pyrolysis oil, supporting a circular economy and sustainable plastics production, operational by 2026.
9 October 2023
Repsol Starts Renewable Hydrogen Production at Petronor Refinery
The 2.5 MW electrolyzer produces 350 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, reducing carbon footprints and powering transport. Future plans include larger electrolyzers and regional hydrogen initiatives.
7 October 2023
IONWAY to Build First Plant in Nysa, Poland
The new plant will create 900 jobs, run on renewable energy, and support the EU Green Deal. The Polish government backs the €1.7 billion investment with €350 million in grants.
5 October 2023
Technip Energies Secures Contracts for Biofuels and Hydrogen Units at Galp Sines Refinery
The projects aim to reduce the refinery's carbon footprint, producing renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and green hydrogen, with a total investment of €650 million.
5 October 2023
Evonik Expands Gas Separation Membrane Production in Austria
New production lines for SEPURAN® membranes will be built in 2024, creating 50 jobs. The expansion supports green energy goals and aims to boost revenue from sustainable products by 2030.
4 October 2023
Coca-Cola Romania Launches In-House rPET Manufacturing
Coca-Cola's new Ploiesti unit produces recycled PET for beverage packaging, supporting a circular economy and reducing carbon emissions. The investment aligns with Romania's Guarantee-Return System.
2 October 2023
INEOS Inovyn: First in Europe with ISCC PLUS Certified Green Hydrogen
Antwerp site achieves ISCC PLUS certification for renewable hydrogen, enabling customers to trace sustainable materials and reduce Scope 3 emissions using wind-powered Chlor-Alkali electrolysis.
2 October 2023
Hystar to Build 4 GW Factory and Expand to North America
A new 4 GW electrolyser factory in Norway will be operational by 2025. North American expansion includes a headquarters in 2024 and a multi-GW factory by 2027.
27 September 2023
BASF Sells Neopolen® Business to Knauf
The sale includes production facilities, products, IP, contracts, and trademarks. Around 40 employees will be affected. Completion is expected by March 31, 2024, pending regulatory approval.
27 September 2023
Arkema to Decarbonize and Enhance Competitiveness at Carling Site
By 2026, a new purification technology will cut CO2 emissions by 20% at the Carling site, supporting a 1.5°C climate goal. This €130M project is partly funded by the French State and EU.
25 September 2023
DHL, HH2E, and Sasol to Boost Germany's Decarbonized Aviation
The collaboration aims to produce up to 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually in East Germany, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting net-zero goals by 2050. Airbus may join as an offtaker.
25 September 2023
Galp Finalizes Investment in Green Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects at Sines Refinery
Two large-scale projects at Sines refinery will reduce carbon footprint: a 270 ktpa biofuels unit and a 100 MW green hydrogen plant, both operational by 2025, with a total investment of €650m.
21 September 2023
EQTEC Halts Billingham Project in UK
Challenging market conditions and setbacks make the Billingham project unfeasible. Discussions continue on recovering investments. Focus shifts to broader strategic opportunities.
21 September 2023
ORLEN Group to Build Oil Pressing Plant in Poland
The new plant in Kętrzyn will process 500,000 tonnes of rapeseed annually for biofuel production, creating jobs and supporting local farmers. Completion is expected by mid-2026.
21 September 2023
ENGIE Expands Biomethane Operations in Europe with Ixora Energy Acquisition
The acquisition adds three UK production units, generating 160 GWh annually, to ENGIE's portfolio, supporting its goal of 10 TWh capacity by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2045.
21 September 2023
Elyse Energy Opens E-Methanol Plant at Roches-Roussillon Hub
The €700M project will produce 150,000 tonnes of renewable methanol annually, cutting 207,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Construction starts in 2025, with commissioning in 2028.
21 September 2023
INEOS Acquires Eramet Titanium & Iron for $245M
The acquisition includes a Norwegian ilmenite plant producing titanium slag and pig iron, plus a long-term supply contract for ilmenite from Senegal. The plant will be renamed INEOS Tyssedal.
20 September 2023
Salzgitter Orders Major Green Hydrogen Plant from ANDRITZ
A 100 MW electrolysis plant will produce 9,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2026 for CO2-free steel production. The project is backed by German subsidies and Salzgitter AG's funds.
20 September 2023
TotalEnergies to Build Plastic Recycling Unit in France
The new unit will produce 30,000 tons of recycled plastic annually by 2026, supporting high-performance packaging. It aligns with the goal of 1 million tons of circular polymers by 2030 and maintains 250 jobs.
14 September 2023
Air Liquide Advances Hydrogen Development at Port-Jérôme
A 400M euro investment in a 200 MW electrolyzer will supply renewable hydrogen to a refinery and other customers, aiding decarbonization in Normandy. The project is supported by the French government.
13 September 2023
UBQ Materials Secures $70M Funding Led by Eden Global Partners
The funding will support global expansion, new facilities, and R&D for sustainable thermoplastics made from waste, with applications in automotive, consumer goods, and more.
12 September 2023
Repsol Expands Sines Chemicals Complex
The expansion includes new polyethylene and polypropylene plants, creating jobs and focusing on sustainability, decarbonization, and advanced technologies for a competitive, integrated, and flexible site.
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