All news (page 180)

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  19 March 2025

  Chandra Asri Group to build CA-EDC plant in Cilegon

  IDR 15 trillion CA-EDC complex with 400kt caustic (solid)/827kt liquid and 500kt EDC yearly; 3,250 jobs; completion targeted for 2027; 2025 capex USD 350–400m.
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  19 March 2025

  Groningen Seaports CEO Cas König to Depart

  Cas König will become CEO of North Sea Port in June 2025. Groningen Seaports will seek a new CEO, with CFO Harold Sanders leading in the interim.
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  19 March 2025

  Sinopec Unveils High-End Motor Oils with Longer Change Intervals

  New motor oils exceed API SQ/GF-7 specs, offering change intervals up to 25,000 km. Developed with advanced R&D, they perform well in extreme conditions and have seven national patents.
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  19 March 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France

  The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
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  18 March 2025

  LyondellBasell and Covestro Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands

  PO11 unit closure due to overcapacity, high costs, and imports. LYB and Covestro focus on strategic assets and maintain customer relations. Shutdown by 2026.
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  18 March 2025

  LyondellBasell, Covestro to Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands

  Closure due to global overcapacity, high costs, and weak demand. LYB to safely shut down by 2026. Commitment to European market and ongoing customer support remain.
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  18 March 2025

  Res Integra and Ohmium Launch 4MW Green Hydrogen Project in Sicily

  A 700-tonne hydrogen electrolyzer, powered by solar PV, will decarbonize industrial operations in Sicily, using advanced, scalable PEM technology for efficient, rapid deployment by 2025.
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  18 March 2025

  Arkema Advances Acrylic Acid Plant Project in Carling, France

  The new plant will enhance energy efficiency by 25% and reduce carbon intensity by 20%, with full operation expected in 2026.
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  17 March 2025

  Sinopec Achieves China's Largest Bunker Fuel Load

  Sinopec supplied 8,549 tons of fuel oil to the "Excellence," a vessel with offshore CCS, setting a record and enhancing China's port service capabilities.
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  17 March 2025

  Freepoint Eco-Systems Secures $50M Finance Facility with ING

  A $50M loan supports a new Ohio facility to upcycle hard-to-recycle plastic, marking a significant step in expanding global waste plastic upcycling.
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  17 March 2025

  BASF Launches 54-Megawatt Electrolyzer at Ludwigshafen

  The new electrolyzer produces green hydrogen, reducing emissions by 72,000 tons annually, supporting a hydrogen economy, and receiving €124.3M in funding.
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  13 March 2025

  AnQore Advances Sustainable Toy Supply Chain

  ELIX uses sustainable raw materials for E-LOOP CR products, reducing carbon footprint and supporting circular solutions in the toy industry.
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  12 March 2025

  Perpetual Next Opens New Biomethanol Site in Delfzijl

  Groningen Seaports allocates a site for biomethanol production, supporting maritime fuel transition and boosting European raw materials strategy.
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  12 March 2025

  Northvolt Declares Bankruptcy in Sweden

  Facing financial challenges, the company filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. A trustee will oversee asset sales and operations, while subsidiaries in Germany and North America remain unaffected.
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  12 March 2025

  Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France

  The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
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  12 March 2025

  QEMETICA Plans Janikowo Soda Plant Hibernation

  High energy costs and competition force plant closure, impacting jobs. Support sought for fair competition and cost reduction. Diversification and global investments underway.
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  12 March 2025

  RWE and TotalEnergies Sign 15-Year Green Hydrogen Deal for Leuna Refinery

  The agreement involves 30,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons, supported by a hydrogen network and storage facilities in Germany.
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  12 March 2025

  Moeve and Exolum invest €300M in Port of Huelva for energy transition infrastructure

  New infrastructure at the Port of Huelva will enhance biofuel operations, improve logistics, and support decarbonization efforts, aligning with regional industrial policies.
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  11 March 2025

  Hera Group Launches Carbon Fibre Recycling Plant in Imola

  The plant regenerates carbon fibre, saving 75% energy, supporting circular economy, and reducing environmental impact, with EU funding of €2.2M and a total investment of €8M.
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  11 March 2025

  Latvenergo and H2Pro Partner on Green Hydrogen in Latvia

  They signed an MOU to explore deploying electrolysis technology in Latvia, aiming for cost-effective green hydrogen production integrated with renewable energy sources.
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  10 March 2025

  WasteFuel and ITC Begin FEED for Green Methanol Plant in Ankara

  The facility will produce green methanol for shipping, using biogas from waste. A final investment decision is due in 2026, potentially making Türkiye a sustainable marine fuel hub.
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  10 March 2025

  Dow, ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital, and Vopak fund Xycle's first chemical recycling plant in Rotterdam

  Xycle secures funding to build a plant using pyrolysis to recycle 21,000 tons of plastic waste annually, operational by Q4 2026, with plans for global expansion.
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  10 March 2025

  Técnicas Reunidas to Engineer Major Green Methanol Plant in Europe

  The project will produce 140,000 tons of e-methanol annually, using biogenic carbon and renewable hydrogen, aiding decarbonization in shipping and aviation.
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  7 March 2025

  Rely and Verso Energy Sign MOU for Seven Global e-Fuels Plants

  The MOU aims to develop e-Fuels plants producing sustainable aviation fuel, integrating carbon capture technology to lower costs and emissions.
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  6 March 2025

  Draslovka Partners with Natron Energy on Sodium-Ion Batteries

  The partnership focuses on developing Prussian blue materials for sodium-ion batteries, enhancing production capabilities in the EU and U.S., and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
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  6 March 2025

  WACKER Adopts Biogenic Carbon for Silicon Production

  A new contract enables the shift to biogenic carbon, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing climate-neutral silicon production at the Holla site.
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  5 March 2025

  Buss Terminal Eemshaven Expands for Offshore Wind Logistics

  The terminal expands with 15 hectares and 200m quay, boosting capacity for offshore wind and other industries, enhancing its role as a logistics hub in the North Sea.
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  5 March 2025

  SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain

  The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
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  5 March 2025

  INERATEC secures €70 million for Europe's largest e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt

  €70m funding will boost e-Fuel production, aiding aviation decarbonization and supporting EU climate goals through innovative reactor technology and strategic partnerships.
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  4 March 2025

  Chandra Asri Group to build CA‑EDC plant in Cilegon, Banten

  Designated a National Strategic Project, the CA‑EDC complex will cost IDR 15 trillion and produce 400,000 t caustic soda and 500,000 t EDC per year.