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4 March 2024
Trafigura Acquires Greenergy
Trafigura acquires Greenergy's European business, enhancing its biofuels and fuel supply operations. The deal supports Greenergy's decarbonisation plan and market expansion.
1 March 2024
Celanese to Close Mechelen Operations
Operations in Mechelen to cease by September 2024, incurring $60-75M in costs. Employee termination costs pending consultation. Facility produces engineering thermoplastics and elastomers.
28 February 2024
Green Methanol Production Demonstrated in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
A research project in Bitterfeld-Wolfen tests two processes for producing green methanol, aiming to reduce production costs and improve efficiency using renewable sources for green hydrogen.
23 February 2024
Cepsa and Bio-Oils Start Construction on Southern Europe's Largest 2G Biofuels Plant
The new plant in Huelva will double 2G biofuels capacity to 1 million tons by 2026, creating 2,000 jobs. It will produce SAF and renewable diesel, cutting CO2 emissions by 75% compared to traditional plants.
22 February 2024
Michelin, Antin, and Enviro to Build Tire Recycling Plant in Sweden
The plant in Uddevalla will use Enviro’s pyrolysis tech to recycle 35,000 tons of tires annually, creating 40 jobs. Multi-year contracts secured for tire supply and material upcycling. Operational by 2025.
22 February 2024
bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project
The Teesside project aims for 1.2GW blue hydrogen by 2030, capturing up to 99.99% CO2 with OASE® technology. It targets decarbonizing industry and heavy transport, with operations planned for 2028.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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