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11 January 2024
INEOS Aromatics Converts Waste to Cement Raw Material
Waste previously incinerated is now repurposed as raw material for cement, aligning with Indonesia's green agenda and supporting sustainability.
11 January 2024
WACKER to Build Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic
New site in Karlovy Vary to produce specialty silicones by end of 2025, creating 200 jobs. Focus on room-temperature-vulcanizing silicones, later adding high-temperature-vulcanizing compounds.
10 January 2024
H2 Energy Europe Secures Environmental Approval for Esbjerg Hydrogen Facility
The project aligns with Esbjerg’s Vision 2025, creating jobs and reducing water strain. It will support decarbonisation and sustainable e-fuel production, with a crucial pipeline expected by 2028.
10 January 2024
Cepsa and C2X to Establish Europe's Largest Green Methanol Hub in Huelva
The project will invest 1 billion euros, create 2,500 jobs, and produce 300,000 tons of green methanol annually, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 1 million tons, starting operations in 2028.
9 January 2024
BASF and Stena Recycling Partner to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe
The partnership aims to create a battery recycling value chain in Europe, focusing on high recovery rates of metals from lithium-ion batteries to support a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries.
8 January 2024
SPIC Group to invest Rs 1,900 crore in Tamil Nadu
Rs 1,900 crore over two years to upgrade urea capacity, add a 150 MTPD green ammonia plant, build WSF and sulphuric acid units, and set up soda ash and ammonium chloride facilities.
8 January 2024
Equinor and Linde Partner on Dutch Hydrogen Project
The project will produce low-carbon hydrogen with CO2 capture and storage, aiming for 95% CO2 capture. Production starts in 2029, connecting to hydrogen pipelines in the Netherlands and Germany.
8 January 2024
EU Approves €902M Aid for Northvolt's German Battery Plant
The EU approved a €902M German aid measure to support a battery plant in Heide, aiming to boost EV production and the green transition, while ensuring fair competition within the EU.
7 January 2024
Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp
The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
1 January 2024
Köksan Holding Invests in r-PET Resin Facility
New facility to produce 110,000 tons of r-PET resin annually, aiming for 100% recycling. Half of output for export, reducing current account deficit by $100 million.
31 December 2023
Baerlocher UK expands calcium-based PVC stabiliser capacity
Five-decade evolution from distributor to UK producer; 1997 production start, 2000 granules, 2022 capacity +50% to meet recyclable-PVC demand in UK & Ireland.
22 December 2023
Topsoe to Supply Technology for Essar's £360 Million Carbon Capture Project in Chester, UK
The carbon capture facility at Stanlow refinery will be operational by 2028, capturing 1 million tons of CO2 annually, with CO2 sequestered in Liverpool Bay's depleted gas fields.
21 December 2023
Japan and Korea underpin six Australian hydrogen projects
Six projects vie for $2 billion under Hydrogen Headstart, with BP, CIP and a Porsche‑backed venture shortlisted; final bids due late June ahead of 2024 winners.
21 December 2023
Global Bioenergies Sets Timeline for Biobased Isobutene Plant in France
The plant, using a "direct pathway" process, will be operational by 2027. It will produce isobutene for cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuels, with initial financing secured and engineering design to be finalized by 2024.
21 December 2023
Eni Enhances UK CCS Leadership with HyNet Expansion and New Government Initiatives
The UK launches "CCUS Vision" to boost carbon capture, aiming for 20-30 million tonnes stored annually by 2030, creating 50,000 jobs. HyNet and Bacton hubs to store 500 million tonnes of CO2.
20 December 2023
UK Invests £20 Billion to Develop Competitive Carbon Capture Market
The UK aims to create a competitive carbon capture market by 2035, boosting the economy by £5 billion annually by 2050, supporting 50,000 jobs by 2030, and storing 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
20 December 2023
Neste to Transform Porvoo Refinery into Renewables Hub
The Porvoo refinery will shift to producing 3 million tons of renewable and circular products by the mid-2030s, requiring 2.5 BEUR in investments, driven by declining fossil fuel demand and climate goals.
19 December 2023
Air Liquide to Build CO₂ Capture Unit in Rotterdam
The new unit will use Cryocap™ technology to capture CO₂ from a hydrogen plant, transport it via Porthos, and store it in North Sea gas fields, reducing emissions by 2.5 million tons annually.
18 December 2023
Topsoe Receives EUR 94 Million from EU for SOEC Factory in Denmark
The factory will produce SOEC electrolyzers by 2024, initially at 500 MW capacity, aiding green hydrogen production and reducing CO2 emissions by 7.5 million tonnes over ten years.
18 December 2023
INEOS Phenol Opens Europe's Largest Cumene Plant, Halves CO2 Emissions
The new 750,000 tonne facility in Marl, Germany, reduces CO2 emissions by 50% per tonne using advanced technology and heat integration, supporting phenol and acetone production for various applications.
14 December 2023
EDF Renewables UK Secures NZHF Funding for Tees Green Hydrogen Project
The Tees Green Hydrogen project will use green electricity from Teesside Offshore Wind Farm and a new solar farm to power a 7.5MW electrolyser, aiming for 300MW by 2030. Operational by 2026.
14 December 2023
Alkermes to Sell Athlone Facility to Novo Nordisk
The $92.5M sale includes a subcontracting period until 2025. Alkermes aims for operational efficiency, while Novo Nordisk gains manufacturing capacity and 400 skilled employees.
13 December 2023
Arkema to Acquire Arc Building Products in Ireland
The acquisition will enhance Arkema's market position in Ireland, expanding its product range and local production. The deal is set to close in Q1 2024.
13 December 2023
LyondellBasell's Wesseling Recycling Project Secures EU Grant
The €40M EU grant will fund an advanced recycling plant in Germany, converting plastic waste into new materials, reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting the European Green Deal.
10 December 2023
Fire at Elkem Salten Plant
A fire broke out at a silicon plant in Norway. Four individuals were treated, and production halted. The fire is under control, and all personnel are accounted for.
8 December 2023
INEOS Acquires LyondellBasell's Bayport Ethylene Oxide Facility for $700M
The acquisition includes ethylene oxide, glycols, and ethers plants. It expands INEOS's US presence, leveraging cost-effective energy and logistics. Completion expected by Q2 2024.
6 December 2023
Clariant Closes Bioethanol Plant in Romania
The plant closure follows operational shortfalls and continued losses. Restructuring costs and provisions will impact 2023 and 2024 financials, with significant EBITDA and EBIT adjustments.
1 December 2023
Sasol Explores Partnerships for Boegoebaai Green Hydrogen Project
Sasol's pre-feasibility study confirms Boegoebaai's potential for green hydrogen. Mizuho International aids in finding partners for further development.
1 December 2023
ExxonMobil's Fawley Refinery Investment Enhances UK Energy Security
The new low-sulphur diesel facility at Fawley will boost production by 40%, reduce imports, support 400 construction jobs, and lay groundwork for lower-carbon fuels with a new hydrogen plant.
29 November 2023
INEOS Aromatics to Mothball PTA Plant in Geel, Belgium
Rising costs make European PTA production uncompetitive. Affected employees will be consulted for redeployment. Customers remain unaffected as the larger, efficient PTA unit continues operations.
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