All news (page 140)

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  23 April 2025

  Calpine and ExxonMobil Sign CO2 Storage Deal

  Agreement to store 2M MTA CO2 from Baytown Energy Center, supporting low-carbon power and steam. Part of ExxonMobil's CCS expansion, enhancing energy security and industrial competitiveness.
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  23 April 2025

  Nobian and Partners Launch Rare Metal Recycling for Electrolyzers

  A new initiative recycles rare metals from electrolyzers, enhancing circularity and reducing reliance on virgin materials in the chlor-alkali industry.
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  22 April 2025

  Freepoint Eco-Systems Ships First Pyrolysis Oil from Ohio Facility

  The Ohio facility converts 180M pounds of waste plastic annually into PyOil, reducing landfill use and supporting circular economy efforts.
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  22 April 2025

  TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends

  Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
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  21 April 2025

  Aramco and BYD Partner on New Energy Vehicle Tech

  The agreement aims to enhance vehicle efficiency and environmental performance through joint R&D, focusing on innovative technologies for energy transition and climate solutions.
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  17 April 2025

  Lhyfe secures €149 million French government subsidy for major hydrogen plant

  The subsidy supports a hydrogen plant near Le Havre, aiming for 34 tonnes/day by 2029, aiding decarbonization and aligning with EU hydrogen goals.

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  16 April 2025

  Coolbrook and Tenova Partner for CO2-Free Metal Production

  The partnership aims to electrify high-temp metal processes, cutting CO2 emissions by integrating RDH™ technology into acid regeneration plants, with plans to expand further.
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  16 April 2025

  LYB Wins Supplier Award from Toyota Europe

  Recognized for material development and collaboration, LYB excels in polypropylene compounds for automotive applications, focusing on lightweight, sustainable solutions.
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  14 April 2025

  DOMO Unveils Sustainable E-Mobility Solutions at Chinaplas 2025

  Showcasing sustainable polyamide solutions, metal replacement, and recycling innovations for e-mobility and energy management in the Asian market.
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  14 April 2025

  Öresundskraft and INEOS to Store 210,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually from Sweden in Denmark

  The agreement advances cross-border CCS efforts, with storage starting 2028, highlighting international cooperation for climate goals and expanding EU's CO₂ storage capacity.
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  14 April 2025

  Wanhua’s Acquisition of Vencorex: A Critical Juncture for European Chemical Industry

  The acquisition raises concerns over job losses, foreign ownership, and automation, but offers potential in green chemistry and highlights the need for regulatory reassessment and community resilience.
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  12 April 2025

  Iberdrola to Invest €14B in UK Electricity Grids

  The investment focuses on new submarine connections, creating 12,000 jobs, boosting the economy by €2.3B annually, and supporting the UK's Clean Power 2030 Plan.
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  11 April 2025

  CARBIOS Reports 2024 Financial Results

  Cash at €109M; Longlaville plant construction delayed, pending financing; progress on contracts; 2025 cost-cutting plan to reduce cash burn by 40%.
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  11 April 2025

  BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

  The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
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  10 April 2025

  Arkema Launches Bio-Based Rheology Additives in Europe

  Acrylic thickeners now include up to 30% bio-based content, reducing carbon footprint by 25%, maintaining performance and cost, supporting sustainable coatings and adhesives.
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  9 April 2025

  Aramco, Sinopec, Yasref Plan Petrochemical Expansion

  The agreement aims to develop a fully-integrated petrochemical complex at Yasref, enhancing production and diversifying output, coinciding with Yasref's 10th anniversary.
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  9 April 2025

  LANXESS Sells Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation

  The sale completed on April 1, 2025, for €500M. Proceeds will redeem a bond, reducing leverage to ~3x. This concludes LANXESS's portfolio transformation.
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  9 April 2025

  Clariant and Technip Energies Launch New Catalyst for Low Steam-to-Oil Styrene Production

  New catalyst achieves 0.76 S/O ratio, boosting energy efficiency and sustainability in styrene production, suitable for existing, revamped, and new plants.
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  9 April 2025

  Neste Begins SAF Production at Rotterdam Refinery

  Production capacity increased to 1.5 million tons annually. Expansion in Rotterdam to double capacity by 2027, boosting global renewable fuels output to 6.8 million tons.
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  8 April 2025

  Solvay Expands European Rare Earths Production Capacity

  The La Rochelle facility begins rare earth production for magnets, aiming to meet 30% of Europe's demand by 2030, enhancing sustainability and supply chain partnerships.
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  4 April 2025

  LANXESS Showcases Cosmetics and Personal Care Portfolio at in-cosmetics Global

  LANXESS highlights sustainable preservatives, aroma chemicals, and insect repellents, emphasizing eco-friendly solutions and innovative formulations for personal care products.
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  4 April 2025

  Bayer and Iberdrola España to Electrify and Decarbonize Asturias Plant

  The project uses renewable energy for steam production, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing industrial competitiveness, with completion expected by June 2026.
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  3 April 2025

  EIB Grants Lantmännen EUR 50M for Swedish Pea Protein Plant

  The investment boosts EU food security, reduces protein imports, and aligns with sustainability goals, creating 30 jobs and promoting plant-based protein production in Sweden.
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  3 April 2025

  Clariant's MegaMax 900 Catalyst Powers European Energy's E-Methanol Plant Startup

  MegaMax 900 catalyst successfully starts at Denmark's e-methanol plant, enhancing green methanol production with high stability and activity, supported by Clariant's technical team.
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  1 April 2025

  Lummus Technology Advances PFAS Destruction Technology

  Lummus launches a commercial-ready unit to destroy PFAS in water, offering scalable solutions for industrial and municipal operators to enhance water safety and environmental protection.
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  31 March 2025

  Nobian Innovates Lithium Battery Component Production

  A new process converts lithium chloride to lithium hydroxide, reducing costs and environmental impact, supporting Europe's battery demand and value chain.
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  31 March 2025

  Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau

  The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
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  28 March 2025

  MOL Petrochemicals Develops Battery Storage Facility

  MOL is building a 40 MWh battery storage in Tiszaújváros to balance Hungary's grid, supported by EU funding. Completion is expected by Q1 2026.
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  27 March 2025

  Novocycle Launches Battery Recycling Pilot in The Netherlands

  The pilot facility uses Dry-Direct Recycling to enhance battery material recovery and reduce emissions, supporting EU sustainability goals and local economic growth.
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  27 March 2025

  IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production

  Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.